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Development of Alloys and Processing for Aerospace Applications
Funder: NATEP
Duration: March 2016 - March 2019
Feasibility study of integrated cast-extrusion of light alloys
Funder: Institute of Materials and Manuacturing, Brunel University London
Duration: February 2016 - July 2016

Research Catalyst Fund: RESEARCHER IDEA AWARD

The cast Al-Ni-Mn alloys for the applications at elevated temperatures
Funder: Jaguar Land Rover
Duration: January 2016 - January 2019

This project aims to develop cast Al-Ni-Mn alloys for improved performance up to 250ºC, in particular for automotive engine applications.

PhD Studentship - Aluminium Alloy Development
Funder: Jaguar Land Rover
Duration: January 2016 - January 2019
Constellium - LiME Sponsored Fellowship
Funder: Constellium
Duration: January 2016 - December 2018
Near-Net shaped bulk MgB2 superconductors
Funder: KACST-University of Cambridge centre
Duration: December 2015 - December 2018
Future Liquid Metal Engineering Hub
Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Duration: November 2015 - October 2022
Lead-free Detonating Cords
Funder: National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP)
Duration: October 2015 - September 2018

Materials development for lead-free detonating cord in aerospace industry

Application of master alloy to HPDC alloy
Funder: Regienov (Renault)
Duration: October 2015 - September 2016
Aluminum alloys with improved modulus
Funder: Jaguar Land Rover
Duration: September 2015 - September 2018

This work stream is focused on the material modulus and what alterations can be made to the material system to deliver advantageous changes to the high modulus characteristic of the cast aluminium alloys.

Aluminium alloys for elevated temperatures in automotive engines
Funder: Jaguar Land Rover
Duration: September 2015 - September 2018

The overall aim is to meet or exceed current and future CO2 legislation by adopting the new Al-Si alloys for improved performance for vehicle engines at elevated temperatures.

Development of a high strength aluminium alloy for automotive applications
Funder: Jaguar Land Rover
Duration: September 2015 - September 2018

To develop an aluminium alloy for automotive engine components with improved performance at 120 degree C on the basis of Al-Si-Cu die cast alloys.

Next Generation of Automotive Casting Alloys
Funder: Jaguar Land Rover
Duration: September 2015 - September 2020
AluminiumScrapDbase
Funder: European Commission
Duration: September 2015 - August 2017
Marie Sklodowska Curie Individual Fellowship
Funder: Research Executive Agency
Duration: September 2015 - August 2017
M_AluminiumScrapDbase
Funder: European Commission
Duration: September 2015 - August 2017
Application of grain refiner to Al-10Si-Mg HPDC alloy
Funder: Renault
Duration: August 2015 - January 2016
M_Lead-Free Detonating Cords
Funder: NATEP
Duration: August 2015 - July 2018
The Advanced Metals Casting Centre Phase II
Funder: HAFCE
Duration: July 2015 - March 2017

On the continual development of research facilities for solidification and casting of metallic materials at BCAST

M_Advanced Metals Casting Centre Phase II (AMCC II)
Funder: Higher Education Funding Council for England
Duration: June 2015 - June 2017
Lightweight Energy Absorbing Aluminium Structures for Transport (LEAAST)
Funder: Technology Strategy Board
Duration: June 2015 - May 2018

The main technical objectives are the demonstration of the use of a novel end of life recycling compatible, high energy absorbing aluminium extrusion alloy in combination with overcasting techniques for joints and roll forming for the manufacture of hydraulic cylinders with the incorporation of energy absorbent metallic foam and honeycomb structures to make a new generation of lightweight crash management systems that meet or exceed the requirements for mechanical properties, durability and load management for automotive and rail transport applications.

High-Tin Aluminium Alloys for application in Plain Bearings
Funder: Worshipful Company of Tinplate Workers alias Wire Workers
Duration: June 2015 - May 2019
M_High-Tin Aluminium Alloys for Application in Plain Bearings
Funder: Worshipful Company of Tinplate Workers alias Wire Workers
Duration: June 2015 - May 2019
LEAAST (Lightweight Energy Absorbing Aluminium Structure for Transport)
Funder: Innovate UK
Duration: May 2015 - May 2018
Grain Refiner Property Database
Funder: EPSRC
Duration: May 2015 - September 2015
M_The development of biomedical Mg/HA nanocomposites with controllable degradability
Funder: Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council
Duration: May 2015 - December 2015
M_Lightweight Energy Absorbing Aluminium Structures for Transport (LEAAST)
Funder: Innovate UK
Duration: May 2015 - April 2018
Technology evaluation of high strength aluminium alloys through making automotive components - EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) - Readiness
Funder: EPSRC
Duration: March 2015 - March 2016

Technology evaluation of high strength aluminium alloys through making automotive components

PARK Seed Fund Investment Application: Application of high thermal conductive magnesium alloys
Funder: West Focus -- Knowledge Exchange
Duration: March 2015 - June 2016

The project is to develop the application of high thermal conductive magnesium alloys for lightweight structure with much improved thermal conductivity

Application of master alloy grain refiner for Al-7Si alloy
Funder: Dicastal
Duration: February 2015 - January 2016
AMCC Programme - Researcher 2
Funder: Constellium
Duration: September 2014 - December 2018
M_Altitude
Funder: European Commission
Duration: September 2014 - November 2016
INVALID
Funder: Constellium
Duration: September 2014 - December 2021
NewBioGen - New Generation of orthopaedic Biomaterials
Funder: European Commission
Duration: August 2014 - October 2016
M_NewBioGen
Funder: European Commission
Duration: August 2014 - October 2016

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