Domenic D'Ambrosio is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin , affiliated with the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) . With expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) , his research spans hypersonic flight, planetary entry aerodynamics, and low-Reynolds number UAV design. Academic Leadership: Supervises doctoral students in aerospace engineering (40th cycle, 2024-ongoing). Research Themes: Focus on Hypersonic vehicles , Martian UAS aerodynamics , and Plasma interactions . His work integrates academic rigor with industrial applications through commercial consultancy projects, including hydrogen valve analysis and supersonic parachute drag definition . Publications emphasize CFD's role in aerospace innovation, from thermal protection systems to wind tunnel simulations. Collaborations with colleagues like Prof. Giorgio Guglieri and Prof. Roberto Marsilio enhance his research impact.
Dr. Jamshed Iqbal is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Hull , affiliated with the School of Digital and Physical Sciences and the Computer Science department . With over two decades of experience in academia and industry, he leads the BEng/MEng Robotics and AI program and contributes to pedagogical innovation via the CDIO framework.
Jason Yon serves as a Lecturer in Engineering Design and Manufacture and Research Fellow at the University of Bristol's School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering. Education: He holds an MEng and PhD, though specific institutions and dates are not disclosed. Research Focus: His work centers on electrical machines , advanced bearing systems for E-VTOL aircraft, and precision mechanical testing. He develops innovative methodologies for uncertainty analysis, friction compensation, and load simulation in tribometers and dynamometers, with applications spanning aerospace and high-performance transmission systems. Publication Trends: Recent work demonstrates a cohesive trajectory in experimental mechanics, emphasizing laboratory validation of E-VTOL components and chain drive systems. Key themes include parasitic loss compensation, structural load replication, and repeatability in mechanical testing rigs. Scientific Awards: No awards or fellowships are documented in the provided text. Projects & Facilities: He contributes to Team GB Bicycle Design initiatives and has engineered specialized test stands for E-VTOL air-screw loads and chain drive performance validation, highlighting applied experimental expertise.
Dr. George C Barnaby serves as a Senior Research Associate in Electric Propulsion within the School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bristol, specializing in experimental characterization of engineering systems through the Electrical Energy Management Group (EEMG). His work focuses on high-fidelity testing of aerospace electric propulsion components, tribological phenomena in mechanical systems, and precision measurement methodologies. He holds an MEng and PhD (awarded October 2023) from the University of Bristol, where his doctoral research examined high-accuracy performance characterization of chain drives under Professor S. Burgess, Dr. J. M. Yon, and Dr. R. Wragge-Morley's supervision. This formed the foundation of the "Project Velocity" initiative (2014-2022) investigating mechanical drive systems. Barnaby's research spans Electric Propulsion, Mechanical Testing, Tribology, Bearings, Chain Drives, and Measurement Uncertainty, with emphasis on electromagnetic power loss characterization, condition monitoring of rolling element bearings under application-specific loading, and dynamic analysis of mechanical-hydrodynamic interactions. His experimental approach integrates advanced metrology to mitigate measurement uncertainties in complex engineering environments. His 2025 publications reveal a concentrated focus on aerospace electric propulsion challenges, particularly bearing fatigue in e-VTOL aircraft, piezoelectric actuator development for test stands, and AC loss quantification in novel printed conductors. These works demonstrate a consistent methodology of high-precision experimental characterization applied across mechanical, electrical, and tribological domains with direct relevance to sustainable aviation technologies. No scientific awards or honors are documented in available records. While no current students are listed under his supervision, Barnaby has contributed to significant research projects including AEPEC (2020-2025) as a Researcher developing aerospace electric propulsion systems, and previously as a doctoral student on Project Velocity investigating sprockets, dynamometers, and mechanical drives. These collaborative efforts involved industry partnerships and multidisciplinary teams within the EEMG framework. He operates within the Electrical Energy Management Group's specialized laboratories featuring advanced test rigs for electric machine characterization, bearing test stands simulating rotary wing loads, and high-precision chain drive analysis systems. The facilities support research into electromagnetic-tribological interactions with applications in next-generation electric aircraft propulsion systems.
Robert Wragge-Morley is a Research Fellow at the School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol, specializing in experimental research on mechanical system elements critical to electro-mechanical and power-transmission systems. He develops high-accuracy test systems for low-loss components like bearings and chain drives through collaborations with automotive, aerospace, and high-performance sports sectors. His academic credentials include an MEng and PhD, though specific institutions and dates are not documented in the source material. Wragge-Morley's research spans Power Transmission, Propulsion Technology, and Intelligent Transport Systems, with deep expertise in System Identification, Prognostics, and Control of rotating machinery. He investigates real-time optimization for energy management and emissions reduction in electrified vehicles under Real Driving Emissions (RDE) regulations, incorporating driver behavior and human-in-the-loop control systems to bridge quoted versus real-world performance gaps. His 2025 publications reveal a cohesive trajectory: advancing piezoelectric actuator technology for bearing diagnostics, analyzing bearing fatigue in eVTOL aircraft, and revolutionizing chain drive testing through friction-compensated dynamometry. These works collectively enhance measurement precision and efficiency in sustainable mobility solutions. Scientific awards: No honors, fellowships, or medals are documented in the provided materials. Advising: Supervised G. C. Barnaby (evidenced in Project Velocity) Grants: Contributed to £114,037.36-funded vehicular systems project (2012-2015); co-researcher in AEPEC (£0 disclosed, 2020-2025) and Project Velocity (2014-2022) As a core member of Bristol's Electrical Energy Management Group, he operates experimental facilities for component testing and real-world emissions analysis, directly supporting industry partnerships in sustainable transportation innovation.
Marc Vedrines is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, associated with the ICube Research Unit's Automatic Vision Robotics (AVR) team. His educational responsibilities include managing the mechatronics engineering training program through work-study and teaching courses in mechanical construction, strength of materials, mechatronic systems, and projects. His research spans robotics and mechanical systems, with key interests in tensegrity mechanisms, compliant mechanisms, variable stiffness joints, and applications in medical robotics (MR-compatible robots) and aerial vehicles (VTOL UAVs). He investigates the structural behavior and design of innovative robotic components through theoretical analysis and practical implementation. Analysis of his publications from 2010 to 2016 reveals a consistent focus on robotic mechanism design, including tensegrity workspace computation, variable stiffness joints for medical applications, singularity analysis in compliant mechanisms, and aerodynamic optimization of VTOL UAVs. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between mechanical engineering, robotics, and biomedical/aerospace applications. Marc Vedrines actively contributes to the AVR team at ICube, advancing research in robotics, computer vision, and automatic systems through collaborative projects and publications in high-impact venues like ASME journals and IEEE conferences.
