Composites Design and Manufacture Student projects in composites and related materials completed in past years.

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A limited number of the student project reports listed below are still available in Brunel 007.
In some cases, notably where reports are missing, a indicative title preceded by ** is given and may not be that which was on the project report.

Click here for brief outlines of projects offered for the forthcoming year

Provisional for AY 2022-23

• Brandon Beams (BEng MEC - supervised AMC - moderator AB): The effect of heat treatment on the mechanical properties of S.G cast iron.
• Jacob Brady (BEng MTC - supervised JR - moderator JS): Effects of long time exposure of composite propeller blades in fresh and salt water.
• Alexandra Carr (BEng MEC - supervised MM - moderator AKh): Can fibre optics be used to effectively monitor the structural health of wind turbine blades?
• Pierce Cooke (BEng MEC - supervised AMC - moderator KC): The effect of anodisation processes on the fatigue strength of aluminium alloy.
• Jack Gilbert (BEng MEC - supervised MM - moderator JS): Manufacturing and characterization of hybrid carbon-glass fiber composite propeller blades.
• Max Holland (BEng MEC - supervised JS - moderator JGJ): Altering fiber orientation in the teeth of the composite spur gears.
• Andrew Le Lan (BEng MTC - supervised AMC - moderator MM): The influence of anodising on the strain rate sensitivity of a marine grade aluminium alloy.
• Konstantinos Mylonas (BEng MTC - supervised AMC - moderator RP): The sustainability of carbon fibre composite for use in rotor sails.
• Riya Naik (BEng MEC - supervised
• Tristan Panganiban (BEng MEC - supervised MM - moderator SS): Composite materials in catalytic converter to reduce harmful byproducts in the exhaust gases.
• Francis Rebbeck (BEng MTC - supervised JS - moderator AB): Effects of moisture and immersion on natural fibre reinforced composites.
• Alexander Rostant (BEng MEC - supervised JS - moderator MM): Life Cycle Assessment of natural vs man-made fibres as reinforcements.
• Peter Russell (BEng MTC - supervised RP - moderator JGJ): Analysis of the use of modern materials and building techniques to improve structural qualities in homemade wooden vessels.
• Sam Russell (BEng MEC - supervised MM - moderator JGJ): Tensile testing of composite plates secured with metal fastenings.
• James Scott (BEng MTC - supervised RP - moderator AKh): Tidal turbine and renewable charging solution for small vessels on moorings.
• Abigail Sheppard (BEng MEC - supervised JS - moderator AB): Enzyme digestion of end-of-life GRP marine vessels.
• William Stephens (BEng MEC - supervised MM - moderator JS): Compliant composite joint (bicycle stem).
• Jonah Tory (BEng MEC - supervised AMC - moderator AB): An investigation of strain rate sensitivity in polymer matrix engineering composites.
• Paul Tsang (BEng MEC - supervised JS - moderator MM): Resin-rich volumes depressing strength in out-of-autoclave aerospace composites.
• Stead Winter-Glasgow (supervised AKy - moderator AKh): A structural and feasibility analysis of a modular temporary structure utilising mycelium composite materials.

Current in AY2022-23

• Saleh Aljohani (BEng MEC - supervised by YCL - moderated by YMD): Solar water heater
• Thomas Ashcroft (BEng MTC - supervised by RP - moderated by JGJ): Weight reduction on sports vessels using composite materials
• Charles Cadin (BEng MTC - supervised by JS - moderated by MM): Life Cycle Assessment of natural fibres as reinforcements
• Theodore Dixon (BEng MEC - supervised by MM - moderated by JGJ): Investigating the effects of folding patterns on the material properties of damascus steel
• Alannah Hambley (BEng MEA - supervised by JS - moderated by JGJ): Research into the effects of ageing on composite materials.
• Freddie Herring (BEng MTC - supervised by RP - moderated by AKh): Renewable energy generation for leisure craft in the river Exe.
• Jacob Hughes (BEng ME - supervised by AKy - moderated by JS): Research and design of a heated pipe repair packer
• Chalotte Lilley (BEng MEA -supervised by JGJ - moderated by JS): An investigation into the feasibility of using x-ray images to determine the weight distribution of helicopter main rotor blades.
• Max Matthews (BEng MEC - supervised by MM - moderated by JS): Fracture toughness of graphene reinforced FRPs
• Samuel Oldfield (MEng ME - supervised by AMC - moderated by AB): Analysis on the effects of carbon nanotubes on the mechanical properties of different commercial resins
• Arron Oliphant (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by JGJ): Effects of vibration during composites manufacture
• Robert Plows (BEng MEC- supervised by AMC _ moderated by AB): The mechanical and fatigue properties of anodised aluminium alloys
• Karol Przeworski (BEng MEC - supervised by YMD - moderated by JGJ): Optimizing a gearbox for fuel efficency
• Timothy Ranshaw (BEng MTC - supervised by RP - moderated by JGJ): Evaluation of antifoul coatings on composite materials
• Ricardo Sanchez (MEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by MM): Evaluation of the predictive mechanical properties of woven and cross-ply carded flax fibre composites
• Jessica Skinner (BEng MTC - supervised by RP - moderated by JR): Investigation into utilisation of CAD/CAM techniques into plywood boat building
• Maxwell Todd (BEng ME - supervised by AMC - moderated by AB): Performance comparison of traditional vs addative maufacturing processes.
• Ethan Tucker (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by JGJ): The effect of infusion media on the mechanical properties of natural fibre reinforced composites
• Oliver Veale (BEng MEC - supervised by AKy - moderated by MM): Mechanics and behaviour of a sutured artery
• Alex Webb (BEng MEC - supervised by AKy - moderated by AKh): Robotic cable cutter tool
• Daniel Wintour (BEng MEC - supervised by AMC - moderated by AB): Fracture toughness of coated engineering polymers
• Dawid Wroblewski (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by MM): Environmental analysis of hemp as composite reinforcement with LCA

Current in AY 2021-22

• Ghaith Abdelahad (BEng MEC - supervised by AKy - moderated by JS): Composite structures for Electric Vehicle conversions
• Ciaran Bowles (BEng ME - supervised by JS - moderated by AMC): The effects of natural fibre moisture content on composite manufacture and mechanical properties
• George Chandler-Megeney (BEng ME - supervised by AR - moderated by JGJ): Recycling marine plastics for use in zero emission transport
• Lara Coleman (MSc ORE - supervised JS): Turbine materials: the future recyclability for wind turbines and the implications on future policy
• Jasper Davies (BEng MT - supervised by JR - moderated by AB): Effects of long time exposure of 3D printed propeller blades in fresh and salt water
• Rudi Fry-Taylor (BEng MT - supervised by MM - moderated by AMC): Analysis of the mechanical properties of a composite-to-metal single lap joint with graphene in the adhesion layer
• Liam Gregory (BEng MEC - supervised by MM - moderated by KC): Application of biocomposite in motorsport
• Harley Heyward (BEng MEC - supervised by RP - moderated by SKS): Designing a vision system that can detect absent components on PCB boards
• Alicia Holmes (BEng MT - supervised by MM - moderated by JS): Composite propeller
• Mihhail Igumenov (BEng ME - supervised by MM - moderated by AB): 3D printing graphene sensor
• Alexander Lowton (BEng MEC - supervised by MM - moderated by JS): Laminate analysis for windsurfer fin
• Stuart Luxon (BEng MEC - supervised by MEM - moderated by AKh): Babcock obscelescence
• Oliver McDonnell (BEng MT - supervised by AC - moderated by JGJ): Investigating alternative and sustainable options for fiberglass ship recycling
• George Modica-Cliff (MEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by KC): Use of biomimicry model for the design of perforated composite plates
• Michael Nott (BEng MEC - supervised by AB - moderated by AKh): Design and creation of a rehabilitation exercise device for bedridden patients
• Joseph Oram (BEng MT - supervised by RP - moderated by JGJ): Properties of derelict boatbuilding composites
• Jack Orders (BEng MEC - supervised by AKy - moderated by YCL): CFD Optimisation of grid fin aerodynamic design for reusable launch vehicles
• Finn Pritchard (BEng MT- supervised by JR - moderated by AB): Structural performance evaluation of 3D printed Wageningen B series propellers
• Connor Pyke (BEng MEC- supervised by MM - moderated by JS): Benefits and applications of CFRP in Emergency Services
• Connor Redman (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by MEM): Fire safety in Electric Vehicle (EV) conversions (with Engine Tuner)
• Elliot Roffe (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by JGJ): Impact absorption of composite materials
• Joseph Touzard (BEng MT - supervised by JR): Structural performance evaluation of 3D printed contracted loaded tip (CLT) propellers
• Lloyd Vance (BEng MEC - supervised by MM - moderated by JS): Design, prototype, and test a mountainbike style carbon fibre handlebar
• Curtis Williams (MSc ORE - supervised JS): Life cycle assessment to compare potential wind turbine blades materials

Current in AY 2020-21

• Benjamin Anstead (BSc MEDM- supervised by MM): Investigating the mechanical and electrical properties of carbon fibre reinforced 3D printed parts.
• Laura Banham (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by KC): Marine resources as raw materials for plastics
• Joseph Caisley (BSc MEDM- supervised by AC): The mechanical testing of a metal matrix composite recast from scrap aluminium alloy.
• Elsa Cavill (MEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by AB): Cost/performance optimisation of an asymmetric recurve bow limb.
• Matthew Cherry (BSc MCT - supervised by RP): The pathway to 2050 zero emissions in the British marine community
• Harry Clemence (MEng ME - supervised by AMC - moderated by JS): An analysis and comparison of 3D-printing and conventional manufacturing methods
• Hendrick Esterhuyse (MEng MEC - supervised by YCL, moderated by JS): CFD modelling of resin flow in liquid composite moulding (LCM) manufacturing processes.
• George Fielder (MSc AED - supervised by JS): The effects of the marine environment on a PLA flax fibre composite
• Cedar Grixti (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by RKC): Automated texture analysis for forensic discrimination of natural fibre type
• John Horrill (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by AB): In-situ polymerisation (ISP) of lactide to PLA during monomer infusion under flexible tooling (MIFT)
• Liberty Hoy (MSc MRE - supervised by JS): End-of-Life wind turbine blades
• Benjamin Jeffreys (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by AB): Tyre wall tread wear (with Maxsport)
• Connagh Launchbury (BEng MEC - supervised by AMC, moderated by JS): Can the addition of MWCNT to a polymer resin allow structural components to be produced from a liquid 3D printer?
• Henry Mays (BEng MEC - supervised by AMC, moderated by JS): An investigation of the engineering design philosophies utilized in the manufacture of advanced engineering composite, alloy and ceramic components
• Archie Mitchell (BEng MEC - supervised by MM, moderated by AMC): FEA modeling of drop foot orthotics and examining their viability and longevity in a high impact sporting environment.
• Kane Mortimore (BSc MCT) - Investigation into the potential improved properties of glass-fibre reinforced composite with the addition of graphene.
• Fechukwu Arabella Ohiagba (BEng ME - supervised by JS, moderated by MM): Life Cycle Assessment of natural vs man-made fibres as reinforcements.
• Jacob Pearce (BEng MEC - supervised by JGJ, moderated by JS): Heat degradation of additive manufactured aerospace parts
• Henry Peters (MEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by MM): Moisture levels in natural fibres before manufacture and composite defect levels and mechanical properties.
• Joseph Searle (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by AMC): Sustainability and end-of-life composites (possible National Composites Centre collaboration).
• Nyal Slatter (BEng MEC - supervised by RP, moderated by JGJ): Use of natural fibre composites in springs.
• James Smith (BEng MEC - supervised by AMC, moderated by JS): The influence of environmental exposure conditions on the mechanical and microscopic properties of a modern engineering composite material
• Taylor Stringer (BSc MEDM- supervised by JGJ): Design and manufacture of fully FDM 3D printed remote control aircraft using PLA
• Ayushi Subedi (BSc MCT) - Damage detection and mechanical performance of self-piercing riveting joint of CFRP and aluminium 5754
• John Talliss (BSc MCT - supervised by CP): Validation of CFD modelling to encapsulate Nuclear Fusion coils with Glass Reinforced Plastic
• Jack Whale (BEng MEC - supervised by KC, moderated by AKh): Home renewable energy calculator.
• James C Wright (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by AB): An improvement on beehive designs.

Current in AY 2019-20

• David Allenby (BEng MEC - supervised by AR, moderated by KC): Investigate energy efficient manufacture of aerospace fibre-reinforced polymer composites
• Jospeh Banks (BEng MEC - supervised by RP, moderated by MM): Investigation in to the application of carbon and natural fibres in a gun stock
• Sheena Bunce (BEng MEC - supervised by JGJ, moderated by SKS): Mechanical properties of composites and the influence of resin-rich volumes (in collaboration with NOV Pipex)
• Lawrence Carter (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by MM): Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of natural vs man-made fibres as reinforcements for composites
• Mahim Chetan (BEng ME - supervised by JS, moderated by MM): Life cycle assessment of thermosetting vs thermoplastic polymer matrices for composites
• Jack Cullen (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by MM): Life cycle assessment of thermosetting vs thermoplastic polymer matrices for composites
• Leonardo Darnell (BEng MEC - supervised by MM, moderated by AKh): Utilising Kaizen in the South African Composites industry
• Peter Evans (BEng MEC - supervised by AMC, moderated by KMC): An investigation into the effects of impact damage on composite coupons
• Jay Grocock (BEng MEC - supervised by AKy, moderated by JR): Measuring the internal shape of a synthetic artery
• Alexander Henley (BEng MEC - supervised by AMC, moderated by JR): A study into the characteristics and potential uses of seaweed cellulose composites
• Callum Honey (BEng MEC - supervised by AB, moderated by AKh): Studying the medical applications of 3D printing and to determine their physical properties
• Sam Johnson (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by MM): Commission five point ILSS test and establish if ILSS differs between odd and even number of layers
• Christopher Jones (BEng MEC - supervised by AKy, moderated by JR): Analyzing and improving the structural stiffness of the Triumph Vitesse
• Rachel Lord (BEng ME - supervised by JS, moderated by JGJ): Dielectric monitoring of mass and moisture levels of conditioned fibres dried in a vacuum
• Euan McCredie (BEng MEC - supervised by AC, moderated by MM): Studying the effect of the heat treatment of steel on both grain structure and physical properties
• Jack Moxham (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by JGJ): Effect of vacuum drying and moisture on infused natural fibre composites
• George Osborne (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by JGJ): Determination of the creep formability of poly(methyl methacrylate) polymers and composites
• Ryan Pickup (MEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by JGJ): Development of a composite mobility aid for a Paralympian to use at the Tokyo Paralympic games.
• Daniel Redmayne (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by JGJ): Evaluation of wear vs fibre orientation for a composite bicycle chain wheel
• Tomas Rosser (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by AB): Mechanical Characterisation of balsa wood and core bark as core materials
• Jack Semmonds (BEng MEC - supervised by AMC, moderated by CP): The development of multigravity separator scraper blades for optimum efficiency
• Tobias Woodings (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by AB): Surface quality of gel-coated composites

Current in AY 2018/19

• Bradley Agar (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by SB): Calculation and evaluation of a Fibre Area Correction Factor for hemp (with Hemptank)
• Fahad Alotaibi (BEng ME - supervised by JGJ, moderated by AR): Limitation of shell models in composite FEA analysis ~ when to progress to full 3D models and effectively build them
• Jamal Alotaibi (BEng ME - supervised by JGJ, moderated by AR): Comparison in CAD/FEA techniques for composite beams
• Meshal Alotaibi (BEng ME - supervised by AC, moderated by AB); The manufacture and testing of a mixed particle hybrid metal matrix composite using recycled aluminium alloy
• Jaber Altarrah (BEng ME - supervised by AC, moderated by AB): The effect of torsion on the electromechanical behaviour of an epoxy-based CNT composite surface coating
• Christopher Bailey (MEng MEC - supervised by AKy, moderated by SB): Eliminating neck pain in an aerodynamic cycling position
• Matthew Ball (BEng MEC - supervised by AC, moderated by MM): Materials selection: internal combustion engine with consideration of composites
• Joseph Banks (BEng MEC - supervised by MM, moderated by AB): An investigation into the fracture toughness of high modulus carbon fibre
• Simon Beer (BSc MCT - supervised by RKC, moderated by FA): A study into the use of bio-based epoxy resins for the marine industry.
• Andrew Bradley (BSc MCT): An investigation into methods of improving bonding between gelcoats and epoxy matrix laminates
• Thomas Clack (BSc MCT): To investigate the end of life glass fibre composite boat recycling in the marine industry
• Michael S Clarke (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by MM): Three- and five-point interlaminar shear strength testing of CFRP
• Lewis Cole (BSc MCT - supervised by RP, moderated by JS): Effect of ultraviolet degradation on glass fibre polymer matrices, epoxy vs polyester
• George Coleman (BSc MDM): Design of a metal-composite flange for 1:20 scale 1MW marine tidal current turbine
• Sophie Connolly (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by SB): Food crop residue as a reinforcement fibre in a composite material
• Aidan Day (BSc MCT - supervised by JS, moderated by AB): Three- and five-point interlaminar shear in fibreglass, natural fibre and hybrid laminates
• Harry Dodge (BSc MCT): Validation of microscopy image analysis in the determination of laminate properties of pressed sheet molding compound
• Harrison Drayton (MEng MEC - supervised by AK, moderated by MM): Investigation into heated tooling in composite manufacture
• Thomas Edwards (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by AB): Comparison of Life Cycle Assessments of flax and hemp fibres vs glass fibres as reinforcement for composites
• Sophie Jane Foster (BEng MEC - supervised by DH, moderated by AB): Design of bearing cage to be manufactured from high-temperature polymer-matrix composite
• Joe Harrod (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by MM): Optimisation of the post-flow reservoir in autoclave cure of infused composites
• Joshua Hughes (BSc MCT): An investigation into composite materials used to optimise high performance dive fins
• Daniel Iwugo (BEng MEC - supervised by DH, moderated by MM): Analyse heat transfer within server farm application
• Alexander James (BEng ME - supervised by JR, moderated by AKy): Manufacturing challenges and structural performance of complex structures 3D printed by fused filament deposition on desktop machines
• Sidney James (BSc MCT): Exploring manufacturing techniques for the production of composite tubing
• Ethan Jutsum (BSc MCT): Exploring the effects of drilled holes on the structural integrity of a composite sandwich beam
• Joseph Lynskey (BEng MEC - supervised by FA, moderated by MM): A life cycle assessment of natural vs man-made fibres as reinforcements
• Aidan Marshall (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by AB): Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of natural vs man-made fibres as reinforcements for composites
• Oliver May (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by MM): The determination of recycled carbon fibre (RCF) fatigue properties under cyclic loading with an assessment of the carbon fibre (CF) industry and whether RCF is a viable alternative?
• Liam McCabe (BEng ME - supervised by JS, moderated by MM): Sustainable waste treatment methods for polystyrene moulds (with NOV FGS)
• Oliver McGuigan (BEng - supervised by AC, moderated by MM): Investigating the effect of using recycled glass as the reinforcement material in an aluminium alloy metal matrix composite.
• Adriano Montanino (BEng MEC - supervised by JGJ, moderated by AR): The effects on flexural and tensile properties by changing the build orientation of additively manufactured carbon fibre reinforced onyx
• Tiyisani Muchipisi (BEng MEC - supervised by AC, moderated by KC): An investigation of the in-service behaviour of chain-ferry segment bolts (with Torpoint Ferry)
• Alix Mullally (BSc MCT - supervised by RP, moderated by JS): An investigation into the properties of teak and its underlying sustainability and ethical issues
• Iain O'Neill (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by MM): Optimising composites for field repair of wind turbines and RNLI rescue boards
• Harry Odling (BSc MCT): An investigation into the use of nano materials (graphene) in sails to enhance performance
• Robert Palmer (BEng MEC - supervised by FA, moderated by MM): The effect morphology of a ground rubber powder within an elastomer matrix has on the elastomer composite's properties
• Ashley Potter (BSc MCT): Experimental study into the effect of substrate surface preparation on the performance of glass fibre and resin bonding performance in steel deck repairs
• Thomas Quiddington (BEng MEC - supervised by RP, moderated by JGJ): An investigation into the abandonment, scrap, reuse and recycling of boats
• Richard Redman (BEng ME - supervised by JGJ, moderated by FA): Additive manufacturing techniques compared against traditional subtractive techniques
• Emma Riley(BEng MEC - supervised by MM, moderated by SKS): An investigation into the mechanical properties of a nano-reinforced material
• Max Smale (BEng MEC - supervised by JS, moderated by SB): Fly-through reconstruction and fractal analysis of a carbon fibre fabric reinforced composite material
• Ben Swan (BEng MEC - supervised by AC, moderated by AB): An investigation of the damage and mechanical properties of a laminate composite material during low-velocity, non-destructive, impact
• Adam Terry (BSc MCT): Design of a FRP composite hydrofoil spoke for 1:20 scale 1MW marine tidal current turbine
• William Vickars (BEng MEC - supervised by YMD, moderated by AR): Design, build and test a model supporting structure for three blade Darrieus marine current turbine
• Matthew Ward (BSc MCT): Environmental degradation of 3D printed carbon fibre reinforced nylon
• Megan Wilkinson (BEng ME - supervised by AC, moderated by AB): The experimental determination of the mechanical properties of a cast aluminium alloy metal matrix composite
• Silas Winterbottom (MEng MEC - supervised by AB, moderated by SB): Investigating the use of limpet’s teeth to improve the mechanical properties of dental fillings
• Neirin Wood (BEng MEC - supervised by JGJ, moderated by AB): Effect of ambient temperature on weld properties arising from TIG welding in winter
• Luke Worsfold (BSc MCT - supervised by JS, moderated by AB): Cure kinetics and cure cycle predictions for oven-cured aerospace composite tubing
• Justin Wright (BEng MEC - supervised by JG, moderated by KC): Materials selection for surfboards

Completions in AY 2017/18

• Fahad Alajmi (BEng ME - supervised by AC - moderated by AB): Evaluation Of The Technical Properties of An Alumina Filled Aluminium-Silicon Metal Matrix Composite
• Abdulrahman Aldihani (BEng ME - supervised by AC - moderated by JS): The manufacture and testing of GFRP and CFRP composites containing hafnium carbide (HfC) particles
• Abdulaziz Alfadhli (BEng ME - supervised by JS - moderated by AB): Mechanical characterization of balsa wood and cork bark as core material for sandwich panels
• Khaled Alfaqaan (BEng ME - supervised by AC - moderated by AB): The nanufacture, heat treatment and testing of an aluminium metal matrix composite containing nano- and micro-particles
• Mohammad Alkhalifa (BEng ME - supervised by AC - moderated by AB): The manufacture, characterization and testing of a polymer composite (CFAP or GFAP) containing TiN particles for improved properties
• Talal Alosaimi (BEng ME - supervised by AC - moderated by JW): The manufacture and testing of a metal matrix composite
• Laith Alsalhi (BEng ME - supervised by AC - moderated by AB): ): The mechanical properties of an aluminium silicon alloy metal matrix composites
• Samuel Bohannon (BEng MEC - supervised by RKC - moderated by RP): Comparison of composite products produced with MarkForged Two and their traditional equivalent.
• Nathan Brooks (BEng ME - supervised by RP - moderated by SKS): An investigation into wrinkles in laminates
• George Carvell (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by JG): Life Cycle Assessment of natural vs man-made fibres in reinforcement
• Chan Yin Shek Wesley (BSc MDM - supervised by JS - moderated by AC): Mechanical properties correlated to wood grain structure as characterised by the Fractal Dimension
• Sean Collier (BEng ME - supervised by RKC - moderated by JG): Investigation into the fixing of 3D printed carbon-fibre reinforced nylon
• Michael Diggle (MEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by AB): Polymeric foams and auxetic materials in sports impact mitigation
• Lawrence Febvre (BEng MT - supervised by JS - moderated by JR): Observations of the resilience of different natural fibre composites to organic erosion and boring invertebrates, and potential improvements of these composites as they are implemented in the marine environment.
• Ryan Fox (BSc MDM - supervised JS - moderated RP): Effect of process parameters on the quality of pressed SMC composite componentss (in association with Formaplex).
• Urszula Garlinska (BSc MDM - supervised by AB - moderated by JS): Use of nanomaterials in scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
• Oliver Hill (BEng -supervised by RP - moderated by JG): lnvestigation into the capabilities of 3D printed optical load cells
• Harry Hobday (BSc MDM - supervised by JG): Investigation into the improvement of an auto component by the process of additive manufacturing and redesign
• Jamahl Holland (BSc MDM - supervised by AB - moderated by RB): Use of the sol-gel technique to manufacture titanium alloy implants encased in a calcium hydroxyapatite nano-coating
• Robert Humphreys (MEng MEC - supervised by RP): Characterisation of stiffness and mechanical properties of Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Boards
• Charles Jenkins (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by AB): Effect of moisture and vacuum on infused natural fibre
• Oliver Jones (MEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SKS): Twisting plates and anticlastic bending as an alternative to the compression-after-impact test
• Oliver Jones (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by JGJ): The design of a kite surf storage container in composites
• Neal Kanabar (MEng ME - supervised by RP - moderated by JG): An investigation into the suitability of a 3D printed composite seat belt buckle in alrplanes
• Nicholas Locker (BSc - supervised by RP - moderated by RB): The design, development and evaluation of a new additive manufactured component feature. Creating hoop and loop functionality on the surface of rapidly prototyped components
• Dominik Piasecki (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SKS): Fractal dimension and automated image analysis in-plane view
• Dipen Rajgor (BSc MDM - supervised by DH - moderated by JS): Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of naturalfibres vs man-made fibres as reinforcements
• Christiana Salihu (BEng ME - supervised by DH - moderated by JW): Comparative analysis, using FEM, of flexural and torsional vibration stability of metal and composite aircraft
• Jacqueline Snow (BEng MEC - supervised by AK - moderated by JW): Thermal analysis of composites manufacture in the autoclave with heated tooling and cool air pressurisation
• Aaron Sutcliffe (BSc MCT - supervised by JR - moderated by CP): Strengthening of steel structural framing in ships using carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP)
• James Taylor (BSc ... - supervised by AB - moderated by RB: Development of a novel antifouling resin-based silver Nano-coating for marine engineering applications
• William Taylor (BSc MCT - supervised by RP - moderated by CP): Investigation into the mechanical properties of teak for use on yachts as decking
• John Thomas (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by JR): Recycling polymeric marine fishing nets at the matrix for glass-fibre composites
• Daniel Trapnell (BSc MDM - supervised by AC - moderated by RP): An investigation into the mechanical properties of composite golf club shafts
• Ivaylo Nikolaev Vartigorov (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by RB): Influence of resin-rich volumes (RRV) on the mechanical properties of glass fibre reinforced composites
• Jaime Ward (BSc MCT - supervised by RP - moderated by JR): Suitable structures for use in glued aluminium joints for homemade dinghy/small boat construction
• Edward White (BSc MCT - supervised by AC - moderated by RKC): Erosion testing of carbon/glass fibre composite surfaces
• Thisura Wijesinghe (BEng ME - supervised by RP - moderated by JGJ): Life Cycle analysis of an inflatable paddle board (in association with Red Paddle Company).
• Justin Wright (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by JG): Marine resources as raw materials for plastics
• Angus Wyatt (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by JG): Influence of resin rich volumes (RRV) on composite properties.

Completions in AY2016/17

• Abdullah Alabbasi (BSc MDM - supervised by JGJ - moderated by DH): Altering the mechanical properties of 3D printed polymers by introducing impurities
• Fahad Alajmi (BEng ME - supervised by JS - moderated by SKS) : Mechanical and fatigue testing of bonded joints in polymeric materials and composites
• Gregory Benson (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by SB): Optimising the performance of ultra-light fishing rods
• Nathan Brundell (MEng MEC - supervised by RP - moderated by JG): Low cost composite 3D printing
• Joseph Butler (BEng MT - supervised by AR - moderated by YMD): An investigation into the aero-elastic design challenges of wind turbine blades, and how they compare to the hydro-elastic design challenges of tidal turbine blades
• Jack Cammann (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Effect of moisture levels in natural fibres on the manufactured composites
• Peter Carr (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by AKy): Shell manufacturing methods study for the handcycle
• George Clews (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SKS) : Thin-walled carbon composite tubular structures
• George Cooke (BSc MCT - supervised by SMG - moderted by AKy): “The Trailer Diet”
• Kevin Cooksley (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by AB): The effectiveness of sustainable marine grade fibre reinforced plastic for permanent structures
• Marcus Crew (MEng MEC - supervised by AKy - moderated by AB): Design of a composite wind deflector suitable for reducing aerodynamic loads on solar farms
• Ruadan Geraghty (BSc MCT - supervised by YMD - moderated by RA): Design and verification of composite supporting frame/structure for a Darrieus marine current turbine in deep water
• Alice-Anne Greaves (MEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by AB): Life Cycle Assessment of natural vs man-made fibres as reinforcements
• Colin Hague (BSc MCT - supervised by JR - moderated by AKy): Failure analysis of a loaded metallic mounted U-bolt through a glass fibre reinforced composite hull
• Tarig Halim (MEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by FA): Aircraft Composite and Repair System
• Joseph Harris (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Application of laminate theory to laminated timber.
• Alexander Hart (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by AB): Effect of time at temperature for natural fibres.
• Thomas Hassett (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by AKy): High speed wear rates and effects of salt water erosion / abrasion to these previously un tested acrylic urethane coatings
• Rufus King (BEng MT - supervised by JR - moderated by FA): Design and analysis of metal-composites joints for marine structures
• Andrew Knight (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Design of large (100m plus) composite marine vessels
• James Morrant (BSc MCT - supervised by RP - moderated by JS): Evaluating the effects on the mechanical performance of a glass/polyester composite hull due to fluid absorption under high pressure
• Stuart Morton (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): The effects of alternative cure cycles on composite properties in a tooling application
• Husein Musyafa (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by AB): Naval shipworm damage to natural fibres used for composites
• Ed Norris (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Resin injection machine re-design
• Michal Paczkowski (MEng MEC - supervised by DH - moderated by RA): Investigating heat recovery systems for improved compressed-air hybridization of internal combustion engines (with anisotropic composite materials)
• Jonathan Pym (BEng MT supervised by JG - moderated by MEM): Variations in the fibreglass production processes of Hanse Yachts and how this can be resolved
• Ryan Rose (BSc MDM - supervised by AB - moderated by JS): Application and testing of graphene coatings
• Paul Smejka (BEng MEC - supervised by JG - moderated by MEM): The use of additive manufacturing techniques to produce prototype plastic injection mould tooling
• James Stephens (BEng MEC - supervised by JGJ - moderated by SKS): Refined 3 roller multi angled fair-lead, MAF, for Fendercare Marine
• Jonathan "Sam" Thorpe (MEng MEC - supervised by AC - moderated by JW): Using the application of constant force to predict crack propagation in stress corrosion cracking
• Max Tuckwood (BSc MDM - supervised by JG - moderated by MEM): An investigation into the mechanical properties of hybrid thermoplastic composites, including method of testing.
• Peter van Os (BSc MCT - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Investigation into resin burn off and the subsequent properties of the glass fibres
• Bart Wallbank (MEng MEC - supervised by RP - moderated by AB): Investigation into the effect of an electronic tag on the manoeuvring ability of a seal
• Robert Wilkinson (MEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by FA): The optimisation of resin infused composites using an autoclave
• Aidan Winsbury (BEng ME - supervised by SMG - moderated by AKh): How soundboard bracing affects the steel-string acoustic guitar

Completions in AY2015/16

• Christopher Ashley (BEng ME - supervised by SMG - moderated by SB): Investigating the failure within plywood laminates of a skateboard
• William Atkins (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Factors affecting laminate and surface finish quality in the direct infusion of high temperature single component aerospace parts (in collaboration with Composite Integration Limited)
• Michael Benjamin (MEng ME - supervised by FA - moderated by SB): A low cost alternative using materials such as cardboard to replace Plaster of Paris for fractures of the upper limb
• James Brown (MEng MEC - supervised by FA - moderated by JG): an investigation into the potential application of 3D printing technology to aid manufacture of plastic injection mould tooling, specifically using Formaplex (a manufacturing and plastic injection mould tool specialist) as a case study for application
• Matthew Dodds (BEng MEC - supervised JS - moderated by SB): Mechanical and environmental characterisation of balsa wood and cork bark as core materials
• Philip Durham (MEng ME - supervised JS - moderated by YMD): An investigation into the heat treatment of steels and the curing cycle for self-lubricating bearings (in collaboration with SKF)
• Robert Evernden (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JG): Thermal damage to epoxy-based FRP
• Shannon Hall (BEng MEC - supervised JS - moderated by JR): End of Life recycling options for marine composites
• Cameron Hart (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by JG): An investigation into the likely failure modes associated with using 3D fibre preforms in polymer composites (in collaboration with Carr Reinforcements)
• Edward Jones (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): The effects of fibre/matrix combinations on composite plates under ballistic impacts
• Grant Lewin (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SKS): Influence of resin-rich volumes on composite properties
• Robert Lloyd (BEng ME - supervised by SMG - moderated by JGJ): Using thermal expansion to join aluminium to carbon fibre
• Rory McKenzie (BSc MEDM - supervised by JS - moderated by SB): Using the tree trunk-branch connection as a biomimetic inspiration for joints in composites
• Ashley Reburn (MEng ME - supervised by HL - moderated by JGJ): Joining of composites to metal substrates using co-bonding manufacturing technique
• Ricky South (MEng MEC - supervised by FA - moderated by SB): Improving the aesthetics of injection moulded thermoplastics
• Terrence Taylor (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SB): Drape and conformability of reinforcement fabrics
• Toby Thwaites (MEng ME - supervised by FA - moderated by JG): Design and manufacture of a tyre wear tester for elastomers to simulate passenger car wear behaviour
• Owen Kieran Ward (BEng MEC - supervised by AR - moderated by YMD): Lightweight portable wind turbine
• Joshua Wood (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by JGJ): Toughening of composites using recycled truck tyre rubber (in collaboration with Crumb Rubber Limited)
• Alexander Wood (BSc - supervised SMG - moderated by JS) - An initial manufacturing scheme for production of Rampco’s design and an investigation into potential alternative materials
• Alexander Young (BSc MEDM - supervised JS - moderated by SMG): Life cycle assessment (LCA) in the context of an eco-friendly snowboard

Completions in AY2014/15

• Brendan Blackford (BSC MEDM - supervised RA - moderated by JS) Design and development of a testing rig for composite material
• Ryan Bruton (BEng ME - supervised RA - moderated by JS): The design of an emergency brake for large wind turbines
• Alina Colling (BSc MCT - supervised SMG - moderated by JS): Investigation of the suitability of sandwich composites (carbon/glass hybrid) for the hull of a high speed interceptor (with DHA Marine Design)
• Rupert Edwards (BSc MCT - supervised JS - moderated by SB): Comparison of durability and environmental burdens for natural vs glass fibres
• Harry Fish (BSc MCT - supervised SMG - moderated by AC): Joining optimisation of the composite tip part of a wind turbine blade (with Blade Dynamics Limited)
• Christopher Gibbons (BEng ME - supervised AK - moderated by JS): Design of a pressure relief valve for use with portable hydrogen fuel cell systems
• James Grigalis (BEng MEC - supervised SMG - moderated by JGJ): Filament winding of a tube with internal isogrid stiffeners
• James Hallam (BEng MEC - supervised SMG - moderated by JS): To create and optimise a design for an adhesive joint for a two part carbon fibre fuselage used in a high performance airframe
• Avinash Hiremath (MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering - supervised by JS and DM): Embedded magnetic tag reader using bistable microwires
• Nicola Jones (BEng MEC - supervised JG - moderated by MEM): The effect of different gating systems on the moulding properties of common plastics (with Formaplex Havant)
• Joshua Manning (BSc MCT - supervised JS - moderated by FA): Spreading carbon fibre tows (with Formax)
• Natalie Martin (BEng ME - supervised AK - moderated by JS): Use of plastic as an alternative to metal in traffic street furniture
• Alexander Mothersele (BSc MCT - supervised FA - moderated by HL): Optimising kiteboard strength without affecting performance using composite technology
• Ahmed Moussa (BSc MCT - supervised SMG - moderated by JS): Developing boatbuilding composite materials and techniques
• Andres Navarro (BEng MT MCT - supervised RA - moderated by JS): Specialist offshore container
• Daniel Owen (BEng ME - supervised AK - moderated by JS): Compact yacht tender design
• Rhys Parsons (BEng MEC - supervised AK - moderated by SMG): Design, manufacture and optimisation of a recumbent hand cycle's aerodynamic composite shell
• Simon Prince (BEng ME - supervised JS - moderated by MNJ): Non-destructive detection of incipient failure in wind turbine blades
• Harry Riddell (BEng ME - supervised SMG - moderated by JG): Thermal expansion in composite tooling
• Nathan Rogers (BEng ME - supervised SMG - moderated by JR): Glider Yachts SS18 principal chassis joint member analysis
• William Rowles (BSc MCT- supervised SMG - moderated by JS): Stress analysis of bolted composite lap joints for composite structures (with AGC AeroComposites Yeovil)
• Robert Samwell (BEng ME - supervised SMG moderated by DH): An investigation into the optimisation (improvement) of damping for a carbon fibre panel in relation to the cost and mass of the part, using computer aided simulation as well as practical data
• Narasimhan Sankaran (Shankar) (MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering - supervised by JS and DM): Embedded magnetic tag reader using bistable microwires
• Gregory Uanseru Jr. (BSc MEDM - supervised by RA - moderated by JS): Design and evaluation of material composites in American football protection gear
• Alexander Young (BEng MEC - supervised JS - moderated by FA): The effect of storage moisture levels, and fibre conditioning, on the performance of natural fibre composites.

Completions in AY2013/14

• Mathew Brierley (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Fibre area correction factor for flax fibre reinforcements (in collaboration with Composites Evolution Limited)
• Philip Cross (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Moisture within honeycomb core for carbon composite
• James Cunningham (BSc MCT - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Design of a CFRP bowsprit for a super yacht
• Charles Fiddian (BEng MT - supervised by RA - moderated by YMD): Use of moulded thermosetting plastics in a composite hull
• Stuart Guthrie (BEng MT - supervised by MJR - moderated by YMD): Drag comparison of anodes on GRP hulls
• James Helm (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Hand cycle composite shell
• Stephen Hinton (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by JGJ): Improved impact resistance of a one-off design (OOD) dinghy by use of alternative fibre composites
• Alexander Hook (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by HL): Non-destructive testing of composite joints and repairs for naval structures (in collaboration with Babcock NDT and Dstl)
• Fred Hunter (BSc MST - supervised by JS - moderated by JGJ): Development of a lightweight RIB hull for mass production (in collaboration with Williams Performance Tenders).
• Mark Jackson (BSc MDM - supervised by JGJ - moderated by AC): Composite acoustic guitar
• Carl James (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Modelling fibre composites using micro CT-scan imaging
• Radoslaw Janaszek (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): CFD in mould filling
• Atanas Malev (BEng ME - supervised by HL - moderated by MJR): Carbon fibre exhaust
• David Montali (BSc MST - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Properties of hybrid composites
• Kelvin Scott Perry (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Characterisation of cork oak bark as a core material for sandwich panels
• Michael Prest (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Composite human powered submarine shell
• Nathaniel Rees-Haughton (MEng - supervised by JG - moderated by MEM): Cutting composite materials using abrasive water jet cutting technology
• Max Russell (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): LCA of manmade fibre vs. natural fibres
• Joe Stamp (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Manufacturing of a carbon exhaust (in collaboration with RNLI).
• Andrew Stevens (supervised by JS - moderated by JGJ): Effects of contamination in composite joints (in collaboration with RNLI)
• Michael Tilley (BSc MST - supervised by RA - moderated by JGJ): Design of a removable cabin to mount on a 7.5 m RIB (in collaboration with Aquaflyte)
• Petar Zivkovic (BSc MCT - supervised by RA - mooderated by AC): Bonding glass fibre composite to metal in sheets

Completions in AY2012/13

• Thomas Clark (BEng MEC - supervised by JGJ - moderated by FA): Optimisation of composite crack repair
• Sean Cooper (BSc MEDM - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Design and development of a Resin Transfer Moulding process for the manufacture of an aerospace interior component
• Neal Cox (BSc MCT - supervised by JG - moderated by JS): Design strategy for composite structures within a commercial tidal/wave energy device
• Harry Crocker (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by HL): Poisson's ratio of natural fibres
• Sam Crowhurst (BSc MCT - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Investigation into structural effects of service holes in a composite beam
• Lewis Davy (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): The effect of contaminants on the structural integrity of epoxy-based composite materials (with RNLI)
• Robert Doberski (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Use of composites in wheelchairs
• Iakovos Capone Doumas (BSc MST - supervised by SMG - moderated by ??): Different design and material of gangway according to owners needs and boat dimension
• Philip Fletcher (BSc MDM - supervised by HL - moderated by NH): The optimisation of composite coatings for resisting wear and corrosion on undersea oil and gas pipelines
• Stephen Godfrey (BSc MECAD - supervised by HL - moderated by MEM): Material selection, prototyping and testing of composite bearings
• Daniel Hanratty (BEng ME - supervised by JS - moderated by HL): In-mould gel coatings for carbon fibre automotive body panels (with Bentley Motors)
• William Harris (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by HL): The influence of resin rich areas (RRA) on composite properties
• David Irvine (BEng ME - supervised by JGJ - moderated by ??): Optimum processing conditions for natural fibre composites manufactured by resin infusion
• Antreas Kone (BSc MCT - supervised by RA - moderated by AC): Advanced and composite materials for scientific buoys
• Stanislaw Kuncik (BEng MEC - supervised by HL - moderated by JG): Fabrication and testing of co-bonded composite tubular connections
• Christopher Matthews (BSc MST - supervised by MNJ - moderated by JGJ): Effects of different surface finishes on yacht hulls
• John Morgan (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Comparison of thermography and ultrasonic non-destructve testing methods for carbon fibre composite plates (with Babcock Marine - Devonport)
• Edmund Morris (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): investigating different methods of increasing the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of a carbon fibre composite
• Oliver Scrimshaw (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): In-Mould Gelcoating
• Joshua Sherwood (BSc MCT - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Corrosion prevention in aluminium/carbon fibre joints
• Alice Sleeman (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Composite hockey shin pads
• Tim Smart (BSc MCT - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Suitability of flax fibre in hybrid composites and structural applications
• Andrew Sutton (BEng ME - supervised by JGJ - moderated by FA): Composite ships fire bulkhead door
• Adam Thompson (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Understanding crack propagation in composite T-stiffened panels
• Kate Walsh (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): The effect of thermal and hygrothermal cycling of composite materials (with Agusta Westland, BMT, Composites Testing and Evaluation Limited)

Completions in AY2011/12

• James Aplin (BEng - supervised by SMG): Studies of heat flow in ‘sustainable’ building materials – property measurement and transient models
• Paul Arnold (BEng MEC - supervised by MEM - moderated by JG): Analysis of an Archimedes screw turbine using CFD techniques
• Oliver Barlow (BSc MCT - supervised by Huirong Le - moderated by JG): An investigation into the properties of composites within upper limb prosthetics
• Joseph Barnaby (BEng MEC - supervised JS - moderated by MEM): Impact resistant composite material for Cash-in-Transit (CIT) boxes {with Spinnaker International: commercial-in-confidence}
• Ethan Bradbury (BSc MST - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): The use of natural fibre composites in yacht design
• James Downing (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by MEM): Snowboard safety release bindings
• Antonios Fyrigos-Koulouris (BEng MEC - supervised by RS): Investigating the potential of nuclear fission as an energy generation source of the future
• Sebastien Greber (BSc MST - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): The use of honeycomb cores with resin infusion
• Nicholas Hall (BSc MCT - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): An investigation into composite anisotropy in adaptive subsea horizontal axis turbine blades
• Fraser Horn (BSc - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Laminated composite design using biomimetics principles
• Alexander Johnstone-George (BEng ME - supervised by HL - moderated by JG); Modelling and simulation of erosion of composites turbine materials
• Adam Jones (BSc MCT - supervised by MMS - moderated by HL): An investigation into the effects of moisture on natural fibre composites with marine applications
• Kevin Kong (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Experimental and mathematical modelling of three-point flexural tests of room temperature aged CFRP
• Vlad Kumar (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Stress-sensitive smart composite material
• Thomas Lucas (BEng MEC - supervised by YMD - moderated by MMS): Numerical analysis and optimisation of a combined lift and drag vertical axis marine current turbine using CFD
• Francis Moore (BEng ME - supervised by SMG - moderated by HL): An investigation into ways in which to improve composite racing yacht booms through reduction in weight and increased manufacturing efficiency
• Sam Newton: (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Venting of honeycomb sandwich panels
• Yiannis Nikolaou (BSc MCT - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): An investigation into the repair a glass fiber reinforced composite material
• Daniel Overton (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Retention of silicone on moulded composites (with Alan Harper Composites - Saltash)
• Matthew James Owen (BSc MDM - supervised by MMS - moderated by NH): Recyclability of car bumpers
• Jack Pearce (BSc MST - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): A study of the mechanical and impact properties obtained through combining aramid and natural fibres at selected layers in composites
• Max St Aubin (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Interlaminar shear strength of fibre-reinforced polymers
• Charlie Sherman (BEng MEC - supervised by Neill Hughes - moderated by SKS): The design of a performance orientated downhill mountain bike suspension system
• Oliver Snogles (BEng MEC - supervised by HL - moderated by JG): An investigation into the effects of a variable rear wing
• Paul Sutcliffe (BEng Civil Engineering - supervised by JS - moderated by JGJ): Rehabilitation of concrete structures with carbon fibre reinforced plastics
• Matt Wild (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by HL): Design and experimental validation of non-linear response cantilever beam
• Richard York (BSc MCT - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Replicating a CSM valve chamber out of sustainable materials to supply a similar bending moment running flexural and ILSS tests on eight different natural composites (with PFG Technology - Plymouth)
• David Zollo (BEng MEC - supervised by SKS - moderated by RS): Study of the benefits of sloped armour

Completions in AY2010/11

• Patrick Adams (BSc - supervised by MMS): Recycling carbon fibres
• Benjamin Andrews (BSc - supervised by SMG): The controlled deflection of a laminate composite material by means of a mechanical device, the alignment of fibres or a combination of both
• Jack Cheasley (BSc - supervised by SMG): Design and development of an innovative system to optimise the stiffness of a snowboard
• Ben Cross (BSc - supervised by SMG): Investigation into thermal properties of composite laminates and the reasons they degrade when subjected to temperature cycles.
• Jackson Fearns (BSc MST - supervised by JS): The feasibility of manufacturing with sustainable composites for the marine industry.
• Adam Kimber (BSc - supervised by SMG): Flexural shear properties of foam sandwich laminates.
• Paul Liddel (BEng MEC - supervised by MEM): Integrated cooling/heating of co-located ice rink/swimming pool.
• John Martin (BEng MEC - supervised by ..): Improving the aerodynamics of the Varna II Hand Cycle
• Anthony Mead (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG): Investigation into a composite shell for disabled aeroplane seat
• Omar Sheikh (BEng MEC - supervised by JS/SMG): Testing of frequency response composite layups for application in musical instruments.
• Christopher Skinner (BEng MEC - supervised by JS): Poisson's ratio of reinforcement fibres.
• Adam Smith (BEng MEC - supervised by JS): Life Cycle Assessment of natural vs man-made fibres as reinforcements.
• Richard Spencer (BSc - supervised by JG): End-of-life composite mould tools (with Mercedes GP)
• Stephen Thornberry (BEng MEC - supervised by JS): Compressibility of reinforcement and spacer media for in-mould gel coating in resin infusion.
• Alexandra Trebilco (BEng MEC - supervised by MEM): Cost of waste management (with South West Metallurgical Services)
• Miles Winter (BSc - supervised by JS): An investigation into mountain bike rear suspension design.

Completions in AY2009/10

• Muhammad Abdul Rahim (BEng MEC - supervised by JS): Optical monitoring of the transition from dry to wet reinforcement in RTM/RIFT
• Anas Ahmad Zabidi (BEng MEC - supervised by JS): Drape and conformability of fabric reinforcements
• Will Broom (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG): Development of industry capable through-thickness permeability apparatus for fibre reinforcement
• Thomas Canneaux (BEng MEC - supervised by JS): Flow enhancement in glass fibre reinforcement textiles
• Samuel Dinnis (BSc - supervised by SMG): Product design and manufacture of a composite street luge
• Jodie Garnham (Muffett) (BSc - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Methods of joining composite materials to metals and the effects they have in industry
• Samuel Haines (BEng MEC - supervised by JS): Carbon fibre [composite] floor tray for use within the karting industry
• Peter Ham (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG): Analysis of the composites and manufacture of a composite shower tray
• James Harvey (BEng MEC - supervised by JS): Infusion and mechanical properties of heavy unidirectional carbon fibre composites (with Carr Reinforcements Limited - Stockport UK)
• Thomas Hill (BSc - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): An analysis of the theoretical design and manufacture of a part-composite lightweight BMX front hub
• Martin Holt (BEng MEC - supervised by JS): Degradation of natural and man-made composites
• Steven Outram (BSc - supervised by SMG): Design and manufacture a sustainable composite windsurfing board
• Daryl Pell-Walpole (BSc - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Study of pre-tensed composite laminates
• Gary Prudham (BEng MEC - supervised by JS): Development of the cool-clave processing method
• Tim Pugh (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG): The use of composites in the design of flexible hinges
• Rajnikant (MSc - supervised by JS): Design, manufacture and test of a lightweight flatness gauge (with Lapmaster International - Lee Mill UK)
• Alistair Reader (BEng MEC - supervised by JS): Consolidation of sandwich structures using foaming resin cores
• Mark Sansom (BSc - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Investigation into the effect of resin bond thickness on the failure of composites repairs to metal structures
• Manughosh Suresh (MSc - supervised by SMG - moderated by AK): <x-ray CT-scanned microstructures of composite fabrics converted to finite element meshes for flow modelling>

Completions in AY 2008/09

• Adnan Akbar (MSc - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Effect of manufacturing defects on the mechanical and physical performance of composite wind turbine blade structures
• Sam Bennett (BSc - supervised by DCP - moderated by MMS): Consideration of other methods of dealing with composites waste besides simple disposal.
• Sam Godden (MEng Civil Engineering (B) - supervised by JS): Reinforcement of concrete columns by composite overwrapping.
• Jack Ingram (BSc - supervised by MMS - moderated by JS): Potential treatments for the recycling, re-use and disposal of GRP.
• Varun Jose (MSc - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Design, structural analysis and manufacturing of composites materials for an industry
• Pankaj Kapoor (BSc - supervised by Bob Allen - moderated by JS): Use of composite materials in construction of shipping.
• Sam Kissick (BEng Civil Engineering - supervised by JS): Rehabilitation of concrete beams with RIFTed carbon fibre composites.
• Stephen Mileham (BSc - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Thermal non-destructive imaging of defects in glass- and carbon-fibre composites.
• Alastair Moppett (BSc - supervised by MMS - moderated by JS): Investigation of the mechanical properties of rubber-crumb reinforced polymers.
• Bharaneedharan Muralidharan (MSc - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): In-mould gel-coating for resin infusion under flexible tooling (IMGC for RIFT).
• Sam Nicholls (BEng - supervised by SMG - moderated by MMS): CFD modelling of continuous filament mat (CFM) reinforcement permeability.
• Samuel Pickard (BSc - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Investigation of mechanical/thermal properties of nanoclay/carbon fibre reinforced polymer nanocomposites.
• Richard Chatterley (BEng - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Alternative materials for improved composite bearing cages (in collaboration with AAVF Limited).
• Blair Thomson (BSc - supervised by JS - moderated by WH): Life Cycle Assessment of natural vs man-made fibres as reinforcements.
• Adam Williams (BSc - supervised by SMG - moderated by WH): Investigation and sample testing of wood composite structures.
• Soo-Mi Yang (BEng - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Recycled carbon fibre (with materials from Milled Carbon Limited).
• Alasdair York (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by WH): Optimising the use of fibre reinforced thermoplastics in small craft.

Completions in AY 2007/08

• Luke Ashman (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated SMG): Natural fibre composites.
• Kayode Adebayo (BSc - supervised by SMG - moderated JS): Measurement of permeability in a fibre preform.
• Robert Bradford (BSc - supervised by MMS - moderated JS): An investigation into current and future applications for rubber crumb.
• Simon Cox (BSc - supervised by MMS - moderated JS): Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of composites.
• Enrico Da Lio (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated JS): Analysis of the properties of glass fibre reinforced lunar concrete.
• James Gladman (BSc MCT in collaboration with WaterAid - supervised by JS - moderated by MAB): Developing fog water collection techniques.
• Sam Godden (MEng Civil Engineering (A) - supervised by JS): Reinforcement of concrete columns by composite overwrapping.
• John Hackett (BSc - supervised by SMG - moderated WH): Bend characteristics of wing masts for small sailing vessels.
• Andrew Jenkins (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated JS): Redesign and evolution of a composite prosthetic foot spring (with Polymeric Composites).
• Tristian Mather (BSc - supervised by MMS - moderated DCP): An investigation into the failure of RIBs due to hull slamming.
• Richard Parish (BSc - supervised by MMS - moderated YMD): Modelling and development of novel vertical axis wind turbine.
• Andrew Parsons (BSc - supervised MMS - moderated SMG): Transportable microlight aircraft hangar.
• Ian Pearce (BSc - supervised by SMG - moderated YMD): Research into the feasibility of a variety of forms of prime mover as a method of propulsion for marine leisure craft.
• Kiran Rai (BSc - supervised YMD - moderated JS): Investigation into increasing diesel engine power density and the application of composite materials.
• Jack Read (BSc - supervised by MMS - moderated PKD): Hydrofoil canting keel.
• Robert Rudolf (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated WH): Analysis and testing of a composite hat stiffener for an aerospace structure.
• Nick Score (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated MMS): Deterioration of natural fibre reinforcements by heat, fluids and/or composting.
• Malcolm Shillingford (BEng - supervised by WH - moderated SMG): Investigation into crashworthiness of continuous filament random mat (CFRM).
• Amandeep Singh Virk (BEng - supervised by WH - moderated DJG) Study of contact patch behaviour of tyres.
• Vikrant Singh (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated WH): Interlaminar shear strength (with Carr Reinforcements Limited - Stockport UK) .
• Howard Tucker (BEng ME - supervised by WH and JS - moderated MMS): Statistical analysis of natural fibres.

Completions in AY 2006/07

• Mayank Agarwal (MSc - supervised SMG - moderated JS): Air extraction from infusion and RTM resins
• Tom Baker (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by DCP): Comparison of the environmental burden of natural vs glass fibres
• Neil Davy (BEng ME - supervised YMD - moderated MEM): Structural design of an offshore RIB (design category B) for use as a tender for Princess Yachts International
• Xavier Dubreuil (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Investigation of gel coat surface quality by optical techniques
• A Evans (BSc - supervised by SMG - moderated by WH): Thermoplastic composite joining
• Jyothi Gooda (MSc - supervised SMG - moderated JS): Flexural behaviour of complex sandwich structures
• Dominic Henly (BEng ME - supervised by MMS - moderated by TP): Disposal and recycling of end-of-life composites
• William Hooper (BEng ME - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Composite steering wheel investigation
• Chris Hoppins (BSc MCT - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): An investigation into the correlation of the engineering and textile technology parameters for measurement of strength in natural fibres
• Robert Hynes (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Behaviour prediction post-impact on thin-walled composite tubes
• David Ireland (BEng MEC - supervised by JS - moderated by SMG): Assessment of the surface finish of gel-coated composites
• Moazzam Ali Khan (MSc - supervised by JS): Life Cycle Assessment of natural vs man-made fibres as reinforcements
• Manak Kumar (BSc MCT - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Effect of moisture content on composite materials
• Chin Leung (MSc - supervised MMS - moderated DCP): Potential method(s) of reusing rubber dust from tyres
• Mohammed Mujeeb (MSc - supervised WH - moderated DJG): Tyre contact modelling
• Nicola Pomroy (BSc MST - supervised by JS - moderated by WH): Design and manufacture of a water-ski for an instructor of a disabled skier
• Hamidullah Salimi (MSc - supervised SMG - moderated MMS): Cost modelling for composite manufacture
• Hussain Syed (MSc - supervised WH - moderated DJG): Developing a tyre testing rig for investigation of dynamic tyre properties
• Andrew White (BEng ME - supervised by WH/JS - moderated by DCP): "Crashworthiness" of Continuous Filament Random Mat (CFRM) tubular structures
• Thomas Willmott (MSc - supervised WH - moderated DJG): A methodology for costing waste
• John Woods (BEng MEC - supervised by SMG - moderated by JS): Moisture absorption in porous media

Completions in 2006

• Michael Aaron (BSc PRMD306, April 2006 - supervised JS - moderated SMG): Carbon fibre filament wound tubes with an internal structure
• Mayank Agarwal (BSc PRMD306, April 2006 - supervised SMG - moderated JS): Applications of composite materials in large and small merchant ships
• Simon Dawe (BEng Composites, April 2006 - supervised SMG - moderated JS): Design and manufacture of a composite mountain bike frame
• Andrew Littler (BEng, 2006 - supervised WH - moderated JWB): The design of a racing motorcycle chassis
• Chinyiu Leung (BSc PRMD306, April 2006 - supervised David Plane - moderated JS): Investigation of bullet resistant glazing - design of a bullet resistant glazed door
• Will Rogers (BEng Composites, April 2006 - supervised JS - moderated DCP): Fractography of CFRP/GFRP windsurfing masts
• Ben Rossiter (BSc PRMD306, 2006 - supervised MMS - moderated JS): Investigating the core behaviour of ISKRA AT5-1 wind turbine blades
• Muhammad Shukri (BEng Composites, April 2006 - supervised SMG - moderated JS): Off-axis composite material
• Marlay Spencer (BSc PRMD306, April 2006 - supervised SMG - moderated JS): Composite material barrel for a 17th century replica cannon
• Edward Tuite (BSc PRMD306, April 2006 - supervised MMS/JWB - moderated JS): An investigation into improving performance of a twenty-nine foot sailing yacht through use of a front and aft rudder configuration
• Adam Piers Winchester (BSc PRMD306, April 2006 - supervised DCP - moderated MMS): The effects on the flexural properties of immersion of glass reinforced polyester in varying pH solution
• Robert Wood (JS, BSc PRMD306, April 2006 - supervised JS - moderated PKD): Design and manufacture of the hub assembly of a controllable pitch propeller in composite materials

• Michael Gerrard (JS, BEng Composites, April 2005): Design, manufacture and test of a composite karabiner
• Clara Moyano Mora (DCP, BEng Composites, April 2005): Corrosion study of AA8090 Aluminium-Lithium alloy exposed to seawater environment
• Marcus Walls-Bruck (SMG, BEng Composites, April 2005): The effect of moisture content on the properties of natural fibres, and the ‘long term’ effects of exposing the laminate to moisture

• Nathan Ball (SMG, BSc, April 2004): Next generation of composite protection plates for rally cars
• Justin Broome (JS, BSc Marine and Composites Technology, April 2004): The effects upon mechanical properties of a resin infused composite caused by altering flow and cure pressures during construction
• Oliver M Buzza (SMG, BSc MEDM, May 2004): Process development of void content calculation in advanced composite materials using optical image analysis
• Morgane Calves (SMG, Stage placement student from Ecole Polytechnique de Nantes, June 2004): Project on natural composites
• Richard Cullen (JS, BEng Composites, May 2004): Characterisation of natural fibre in the context of thermoset composite materials
• Shaun Davy (JS, BEng Composites, April 2004): Resin absorption of balsa core sandwich panels
• Dan Gardner (MMS, BSc, April 2004): Composites recycling
• Richard Fynan (JS, BSc Surf Science and Technology, April 2004): Environmental impact of composite use in the surf industry
• Greig Holloway (JS, HND Civil Engineering, April 2004): Reinforcement of concrete structures with fibre-reinforced polymer matrix composites
• Samuel Noble (TJS, BSc Surf Science and Technology, April 2004): Lantor Soric cores in resin transfer moulding
• Jean-Philippe le Nours (stage placement from IUT St Brieuc - France, April 2004 – June 2004): Natural fibres as reinforcements for polymer matrix composites
• Steven Parish (JS, BSc MEDM, April 2004): Investigate the mechanics involved in the failure of composite materials and methods to prevent this occurring
• Adrien Perret (SMG, BEng Composites, April 2004): Comparison of the performance of the core-skin sandwich structures used in the snowboard industry
• John Pitt (SMG, BEng, April 2004): Hull structure analysis and design for a high performance motor yacht
• Edward Popham (SMG, BEng Composites, April 2004): Processing parameters for carbon skinned sandwich structures
• Timothy Stanhope (JS, BEng Composites, April 2004 [with Westland Helicopters Limited]): Analysis of failure modes experienced in composite materials as a result of fatigue and static testing
• Richard Stark (JS, BSc, April 2004): Aerodynamic improvement of a ‘Quantum’ kit car.
• Nelson Tanner (JS, BSc Marine and Composites Technology, May 2004): Natural fibres as reinforcements for composite materials.
• Timothy Whybrow (TJS, BSc Marine and Composites Technology, May 2004): The mechanical properties of a unidirectional prepreg
• Christopher Worboys (SMG, BSc, April 2004): **

• Laurent le Cocq (stage placement from IUT St Brieuc - France, April 2003 – June 2003): Sustainable composites: natural fibres in diverse resin systems
• Claire Davies (JS, BEng Composites, May 2003): ** A study of the degradation of flax reinforced composites in the marine environment
• Frederic Delhommeau (SMG, BSc, May 2003): ** Resin infusion
• Nicolas Fordos (SMG, BEng Composites, May 2003): ** Permeability in the resin infusion process
• Daniel Gosden (JS, BEng Composites, May 2003): The effect of high pressure moisture absorption in carbon fibre composites
• Samuel Hoult (JS, BEng Composites, May 2003 [with Coherent Inc, Santa Clara]): Diode laser curing of epoxy resins for composites
• Nicolas Joulia (SMG, BEng Composites, May 2003): Strength of sandwich panel ‘cut and fold’ joints (published in Advanced Composites Letters, 2003, 12(6), 243-246).
• Xavier Lavorel (JS, BEng Composites, May 2003): Optical fibre sensors embedded in composite materials - influences on the compression properties
• Mark Leggassick (SMG, BSc, May 2003): ** Optimising the design of honeycomb composite structures
• Andrew Linsley/James McGill (TJS, Foundation Year, June 2003): Mechanical properties of resin infusion moulded composites
• Carl Mirauer/Moses Ogunnaike (MMS/JSp, Foundation Year, June 2003): Viscosity of thermosetting resins
• Jonathan Perry/William Rogers (JS, Foundation Year, June 2003): Resin infusion moulding of natural fibre composites
• Hashim Salleh (JS, BEng Composites, May 2003): Void formation and transport in composite manufacturing
• David Simpson (JS, BEng Composites, May 2003): Forces required to form fabric materials into mould tool radii
• Ronan Talarmin (stage placement from IUT St Brieuc - France, April 2003 – June 2003): Embedded optical fibre sensors in fibre-reinforced composite materials

• Khirasaleh Abd Aziz (SMG, BEng Composites, June 2002): Commissioning of new pre-mixed resin transfer moulding (RTM) machine
• Jonathan Alsop (JS, BSc MEDM, June 2002): Corrosion of aluminium in the presence of carbon fibre
• Richard Butler (SMG, BSc MEDM, June 2002): Medical clamp for use in X-ray analysis
• Shukri Che Hassan (JS, BEng Composites, June 2002): Nondestructive testing (thermographic) of fibre reinforced composites
• William Harvey/Nicholas Leach (JS, Foundation, June 2002): Resin infusion of natural fibre composites
• Che Saupi Ismail (JS, BEng Composites, June 2002): Natural fibres as reinforcement for composite materials
• Mohd Bakif Ismail (JS, BEng Composites, June 2002): Laminate design for optimum toughness (impact test for impeller blade)
• Nathan March (JS, BSc MEDM, June 2002): Design and manufacture of a composite karabiner
• Jean-Baptiste Mouton (SMG, BEng Composites, June 2002): ** Comparison of resin infusion and autoclave
• Hamidom Ngah (JS, BEng Composites, June 2002): Microstructure and mechanical properties of woven fabric reinforced composites
• Sébastien Pau (JS, Stage placement from ENSTA Paris, April 2002 – June 2002): Effect of crimp on the mechanical properties of woven composites
• Patrick Ploé (JS, Stage placement from IUT St Brieuc, April 2002 – June 2002): Natural fibre/natural resin sustainable composites
• Md Fuzailee bin Sabu (SMG, BEng Composites, June 2002): Design of a composite road plate

• Jean-Baptiste Bacqué (JS, Stage placement from IUT St Brieuc, 17 April-16 June 2001): Bond between metals and carbon fibres
• Jean-Marie Dubot (JS, Stage placement from IUT St Brieuc, 17 April-22 June 2001): Characterisation of the mechanical behaviour of linseed fibres in composite materials
• Shaun Elliott (JS, BEng Composites, June 2001): ** design and prototype External Negative Pressure Ventilation (ENPV) device
• Ross Hawkins (JS, BEng Composites, June 2001): ** resistance to delamination as a function of consolidation pressure and an investigation of other contributing factors
• Mathieu Colin de Verdiere (TJS, BEng Composites, June 2001): ** analysis and design of a fibre mast

• Jens Baeckert (SMG, BEng Composites, May 2000): ** design of composite speed in-line skates
• KC Barnes (TJS, BSc MEDM 303, June 2000): ** composite chassis: design and manufacture
• Paul Clements (JS, BEng Composites, May 2000): ** microwave curing of advanced composite materials
• Jonathan Crewe (ME, Foundation Year, June 2000): ** bicycle brake handle
• Gareth Dimblebee (ME, Foundation Year, June 2000): ** design, manufacture and test a new skateboard platform
• Nathan Evans (JS, BEng Composites, May 2000): ** vibration in composite panels
• TN Gray (TJS, BSc MEDM 303, June 2000): ** composite manufacture of a dinghy hull
• Duncan Harper (JS, BEng Composites, May 2000): ** composite repair techniques
• David Hayes (ME, Foundation Year, June 2000): ** bicycle brake handle
• Oliver Jeffries (ME, Foundation Year, June 2000): ** design, manufacture and test a new skateboard platform
• Peter Kent (SMG/JS, BEng Composites, May 2000): ** springback in composites
• Radwan Labban (JS, BEng Marine Systems Technology, 2000): ** comparison of RIFT, vacuum bagging and hand laminate processes
• Marcus Leach (JS, BEng Composites, May 2000 [with DML, Plymouth): ** correlation of flow mass and volume in RIFT
• RJ Nunney (DJG, BSc MEDM 303, June 2000): ** composite roll bar
• Noel O'Connel (JS, Foundation Year, June 2000): ** in-mould measurement of thickness during RIFT
• Veronique le Palud (JS, Stage placement from IUT Lannion, 17 April-16 June 2000): ** measurement of forces exerted by shape memory metals
• Richard Pietrasz (SMG, BEng Composites, May 2000 [with Derriford Hospital]): ** composites tissue clamp for medical x-ray analysis
• Olivier le Pointer (JS, Stage placement from IUT Lannion, 17 April-16 June 2000): ** assessment of Facet Stereo software on electron microscopes
• Shaun Pope (DS, BEng Composites, May 2000): ** canopies assessment
• Zaka Quraishi (ME, Foundation Year, June 2000): ** bicycle brake handle
• Mark Russell-Stevens (DJG/DCP, BEng Composites, May 2000): Effects of elevated temperature on ultimate tensile strength and failure modes of short carbon fibre reinforced magnesium composite (published in Materials Science and Technology, May 2002, 18(5), 501-506).
• Anthony Sayers (JS, BEng Composites, May 2000): ** carbon/steel adhesive bonding
• Stefan Schwingenschloegel (JS, BEng Composites, May 2000): ** design of composite connecting rod
• Daniel Smith (SMG, BEng Composites, May 2000): ** finite element analysis of composite monocoque cycle frame
• Andy Tate (JS, BSc Marine Technology and Astronomy, 2000): ** heat conduction of composite oil pipes
• Rosario Testa (SMG, BEng Composites, May 2000): ** composite car body panel
• John Wedlake (DJG, BEng Composites, May 2000): ** lift wheel sensor

• Sebastian Alberto (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1999 [with McLaren Cars]): Sandwich structure study
• Michael Beck (JS, BEng Composites, May 1999): Modelling of woven fabrics for prediction of resin flow
• Benoit Billet (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1999): Design and manufacture of a racing unicycle
• Julian Bleddyn (JS, BEng Composites, May 1999 [with Marine Projects Plymouth Limited]): Analysis of window mullions on motor yachts
• Marcello Coppola (JS, BEng Composites, May 1999): The RIFT process: a comparison of innovative resin infusion manufacturing processes for composite materials with traditional hand lamination
• Laurent Gauthier (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1999): Design and manufacture of a composite karrabiner
• Stuart Gill (MNJ, BEng Composites, May 1999): Variation of fracture toughness and microstructure in an 8090 extrusion
• Simon Hardy (JS, BEng Composites, May 1999): An investigation into repair methods for fibre reinforced plastics materials
• Hugo Heesterman (TJS, BEng Composites, May 1999): High properties fins
• Richard Machray (ERM, BEng Composites, May 1999): Pro-Mechanica/Motion for the analysis of piston crank mechanisms
• Myrddin Pengelly (DJG, BEng Composites, May 1999): Waterproof pool table cloth
• Paul Phillips (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1999 [with McLaren Cars]): FEA of hard pads in composite sandwich structures
• Christopher Reinke (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1999 [with McLaren Cars]): Design and manufacture of a lightweight air jack for race cars
• Jonathan Smith (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1999): ** design of impact resistant composites
• Yann Talibart (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1999): Viability study of FRP windsurfing front end boom
• James Thatcher (TJS, BEng Composites, May 1999): Manufacture and testing of thin composite marine propeller blades
• Dominic Vigni (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1999): Composite motor sport steering wheel
• Liam Walker (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1999 [with McLaren Cars]): Punch out of inserts

• Harry Abd Rashid (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1998): Effect of high-temperature on composite to metal joints
• Azhar Abidin (JS, BEng Composites, May 1998 [with Jotun Polymer]): Foaming resin as matrix for reinforced plastics
• Robin Chatterjee (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1998): ** Finite element analysis
• Paul Clements (JS, HND, June 1998): The design and manufacturing process for aerodynamically profiled carbon fibre cycling handlebars
• David Coley (JS, HND, June 1998): Carbon fibre motorcycle frame
• Tanja Cotic (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1998): Manufacturing of honeycomb structures by the RIFT-process
• Vincent de Bimard (JS, BEng Composites, May 1998): Design and manufacturing of a human powered hydrofoil aft system
• Justin Elliott (JS, BEng Composites, May 1998): Galvanic corrosion in carbon-aluminium composites
• David Green (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1998): Investigation into fibre optic smart composites for damage detection in a low cost application
• Peter Grist (TJS, BEng Mechanical, May 1998): Finite element prediction of the deformation of an elastically tailored propeller
• David Irving (JS, BEng Composites, May 1998): Hollow composite parts by RTM
• Dimitris Katsanis (JS, BEng Composites, May 1998): Damage detection and evaluation of its extent on composite structures using modal analysis
• James Llewelyn (JS, BEng Composites, May 1998 [with GKN Technology]): Composite driveshafts
• Joanne Nicholls (MNJ, BEng Composites, May 1998 [with BAe SEMA Filton]): Investigation into underwater nail gun attachments
• DB Parkinson (SMG, HND, June 1998): ** (Non)-destructive tests on composites
• Chris Payne (JS, BEng Composites, May 1998 [with MoD DCTA Colchester]): Composite body armour
• Herve Pereyrol (JS, BEng Composites, May 1998): Water bike propulsion system
• Matthew Price (JS, BEng Composites, May 1998 [with GKN Westland Aerospace IoW]): The development of methods to stabilise/reinforce honeycomb cores to manufacture composite sandwich panels by cost-effective techniques
• Jago Pridie (JS, BEng Composites, May 1998): The design, manufacture and test of a hydrofoil for a human powered vehicle
• Jed Richter (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1998): Finite element modelling of thermal distributions in heated composite tooling
• Bill Robson (TJS, HND, June 1998): ** Carbon fibre dinghy masts
• MJ Rookes (SMG, HND, June 1998): ** Composite materials
• Anthony Sayers (JS, HND, June 1998): Composite canoe paddle
• Kamaludin Tomiran (JS, BEng Mechanical, May 1998): Topology of a fabric reinforcement for carbon fibre twill 2x2
• RW Wadsworth (SMG, HND, June 1998): ** Composite materials
• Darren Young (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1998): Analysis and modelling RTM composites - a study into the effective use of π7 as a mould design
• Hanapi Yusof (TJS, BEng Composites, May 1998): Laminate design for optimum toughness

• Austin Booth (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1997): Mechanical testing and FEM in the analysis of a composite chassis
• Emmanuel Calvez (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1997): Moisture absorption/fatigue of glass reinforced resins
• Guillaume Dijon (JS, Visitor from Rouen - France, June 1997): Topology of some carbon fibre fabrics
• Dylan Harries (JS, BEng Composites, May 1997): Composite repair
• Thomas E Lunn (May 1997): Performance of composites in an oil environment
• Abd Rahman Omar-Bakkar (JS, BEng Mechanical, May 1997): Drape of a reinforcement fabric
• Jonathan Payne (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1997): An investigation into T-terminals in carbon fibre dinghy masts
• J Sedgwick: Design of lightweight radar structure for the Severn class lifeboat
• Terry Smith (SMG, BEng Composites, May 1997): Embedded fibre optics in RTM manufactured material for penetrative damage detection
• Dan South (JS, BEng Composites, May 1997): Effect of high pressure cyclic immersion of FRP in water
• Richard Tarr (SMG, BSc Technology, May 1997): Investigation into resin systems for infusion processing

• Matt Badman (SMG, BEng Composites, 1996): ** Open learning materials for composites industry
• William Cazzaniga (JS, HND2, June 1996 [with McLaren Cars]): Peel ply
• Richard Clayton (DCP, BEng Composites, 1996): ** Corrosion of stainless steel
• Kathryn A Coventry (DS, MPhil/PhD transfer, January 1996): The engineering and geological properties of Devon’s soils in earthen building
• Robert Cumming (SMG, BEng Manadon, 1996): ** Envirocar chassis (team project)
• Frederic Daubin (JS, BEng Composites, 1996): ** Microwave curing of resins
• Andrew Gothard (SMG, BEng Manadon, 1996): ** Envirocar chassis (team project)
• Anthony Guilbaud (JS, BEng Composites, 1996): ** Monitoring resin flow in closed moulds
• Barry Harvey (IMS Manadon 1996): ** D-form propeller
• Nick Haywood (SMG, BEng Composites, 1996): ** Pulsed resin RTM
• Matthew Hocking (SMG, BEng Composites, 1996): ** Low-temperature cured resins for DML
• Toby Jefferson (JS, BEng Manadon, 1996): The surface topology and internal geometry of reinforcement fabrics for composites
• Jerome Lauvige (SMG, BEng Composites, 1996): ** Ballistic response of composites
• Stephane Mahdi (JS, BEng Composites, 1996): Calibration of C-scan ultrasound system
• Amanda McIntyre (JS, BEng Composites, 1996): Topology of a fabric reinforcement
• Tracy Mills (DAS, BEng Composites, 1996): ** Preparation of thin foils for TEM
• Oliver Novakovic (Institute of Marine Studies, 1996): ** Fire performance of composites
• David O'Shaugnessy (SMG, BEng Manadon, 1996): ** Envirocar chassis (team project)
• Mark Parry (JS, BEng Manadon, 1996): An investigation into the use of flax fibres as a reinforcement for epoxy composites
• Chris Patterson (Institute of Marine Studies, 1996 [with Saracen Cycles]): Design of a man powered hydrofoil craft
• Jason Peet (DS, BEng Composites, 1996 [with Royal National Lifeboat Institute]): Feasibility study for a composite mast for the Severn class life boat
• Matthew Price (SMG, HND2, June 1996): Design, manufacture and market feasibility of a mountain bike composite cantilever brake set
• Jago Pridie (Institute of Marine Studies 1996 [with Saracen Cycles]): Human powered hydrofoil design
• James Rintoul (SMG, HND2, June 1996): **
• Leon C Sears (DS/TJS, Institute of Marine Studies, 1996): The application of composites for main engine output shafts
• Mark Selway (JS, BEng Manadon, 1996): Environmental effects on monolithic composites and their bonded joints

• Arif Al-Alawi (JS, BEng Mechanical, June 1995): Differential scanning calorimetry on resin materials
• Andy Bishop (SMG, BEng Composites, June 1995): ** Optimisation of model boat hulls
• Robin Chatterjee (SMG, BEng Composites, June 1995): ** Finite element analysis of propeller blades
• Kieran Collins (JS, HND2, 1995): ** Composite swing-arm
• Liam Doyle (JS, HND2, 1995): ** Composites seatpost and saddle
• Mike Felstead (JS, BEng Composites, June 1995): Flax and linseed fibres as reinforcement for epoxy composites
• Alan E L Holman (DJG/DS, MPhil/PhD transfer, May 1995): High strength spring steels for automotive suspension coil springs
• David Jenkins (DS/SMG, HND2, 1995): ** Composite bicycle wheel
• David Jones (SMG, HND2, 1995): ** Forming nylon tubes
• James Letto (JS, HITECC, 1995 [joint report with Robin Siddall]): Composite materials research project: topology of reinforcement fabrics
• Dave Marshall (SMG, BEng Mechanical, June 1995): ** Composite floor pan for offroad vehicle
• Bertrand Thibault (DS, BEng Composites, June 1995): Fatigue of composite materials in wet environments
• Pascal Trichereau (SMG, BEng Composites, June 1995 [with Halyard M&I]): ** RTM development
• Robin Siddall (JS, HITECC, 1995 [joint report with James Letto]): Composite materials research project: topology of reinforcement fabrics
• Nigel Williams (DS/SMG, BEng Composites, June 1995): Composite springs

• Dean Basford (SMG, BEng Composites, June 1994): Relationship between mechanical performance and microstructure in composites fabricated with flow-enhancing fabrics (published in Composites, September 1995, 26(9), 675-679.
• C Bloomfield (HND 1994 [joint project with N Meekley]): Motorcycle chassis
• Sarah Bucknell (DS, BEng Composites, June 1994): Composite re-blading system for an outboard propeller
• Jim Craen (DCP, BEng Composites, June 1994): The high temperature structural integrity of metal matrix composites
• Sylvain Desert (DCP, BEng Composites, June 1994): **
• Gary Dunbar (DCP, BEng Mechanical, June 1994): Wear properties of Al/SiCp
• Steve Kelly (SMG, BEng Composites, June 1994): **
• Heather Kirby (DS/TJS, BEng Composites, June 1994): Propeller trials report: load cell project
• Harold Kleeven (JS, Visitor from Venlo - Netherlands, December 1994): Thermal conductivity analysis of two epoxy resin systems
• Owen McGinn (BEng Composites, June 1994): EDM machining of metal matrix composites
• N Meekley (HND 1994 [joint project with C Bloomfield]): Motorcycle chassis
• D Metson (HND 1994): Design and analysis of a composite ladder
• Neil Pearce (JS, BEng Composites, June 1994): The compressibility of a reinforcement fabric (published in Composites Manufacturing, March 1995, 6(1), 15-21).
• Neil Sweeney (MAB, BEng Composites, June 1994): **
• Adam Sweet (JS, BEng Composites, June 1994): The influence of reinforcement architecture on fibre bed permeability
• Andrew Tate (DS/TJS/JC, BSc Marine Technology, May 1994): Propeller shaft A-brackets in composite materials
• Ian Taylor (JS/DS, BEng Mechanical, June 1994): Flexible resin infusion under vacuum
• Kevin Walter (JS, BEng Composites, June 1994 [with Williams Grand Prix Engineering]): Characterisation of bulk moulding compound and carbon fibre ‘prepreg’ composites

• Mark Anderson (JS, BEng Composites, June 1993 [with Jotun Polymer]): Foaming resin as the matrix in reinforced plastics
• Howard Bradfield (DS, BEng Composites, June 1993): Modelling and investigation into a composite marine propeller
• Sarah Bradley (SMG, BEng Composites, June 1993): Optimisation of cure cycling in the autoclave
• Peter Bray (DS, BEng Composites, June 1993): An investigation of the attachment strength of Bighead fasteners to a post-cured laminate
• Joachim Gingele (MEM, BEng Composites, June 1993 [with Standard Products]): Process improvement with design of experiments: application of the Shainin techniques on a rubber moulding process
• Julian Hines (TJS/JC/DS, BSc Marine Technology, 1993): Structural analysis of marine composite propellers
• Matthew Hocking (SMG, HND June, 1993): How the crystallinity of thermoplastics varies with thermal history
• Nigel Kyle (DS/TJS/JC, BSc Marine Technology, April 1993): Impact tests of composite foils applied to hydrofoils
• Martin Loram (JS, BEng Mechanical, June 1993): Calibration of a C-scan
• Stephen Main (JS, BEng Composites, June 1993 [with Vosper Thornycroft]): Adhesive bonding over large areas
• Peter Richards (JWB, June 1993): Feasibility of non-metallic materials for fracture fixation
• MJ Robinson (MEM, BEng Mechanical, June 1993): The design and planning of a resin transfer moulding process using a computer factory simulation
• Neil Titchener (DCP, BEng Composites, June 1993): Stress corrosion of an aluminium 2618 SiCp alloy
• Robert Weker (SMG, BEng Composites, June 1993 [with Flexadux]): An investigation into the use of carbon powder in GRP composites for antistatic applications
• R White (DS, HND, June 1993): Carbon fibre composite concept bike
• Christopher Williams (SMG, BEng Composites, June 1993 [with Flight Refuelling]): Adhesive joint optimisation

• Wendy Bateman (BEng Composites May 1992): Taguchi methods
• Giles Beauchamp (BEng Composites May 1992): A study of the composite alternatives to domestic timber roof trusses
• Richard Bland (BEng Composites May 1992): Materials for loudspeaker enclosures
• Jorg Bodmer (BEng Composites May 1992 [Ulm Tech Hochschule exchange student]): Resin transfer moulding: permeability evaluation of fibre reinforcement
• Sarah Bucknell (DS, HND June 1992): Variation of mechanical properties with orientation for a plate laminate
• Linda Fellowes (BEng Composites May 1992): Finite element analysis
• Ulrike Freitag (BEng Composites May 1992 [Ulm Tech Hochschule exchange student]): Experiment-based evaluation of Taguchi methods
• Ian Gatehouse (BEng Composites May 1992): Investigation into the effect of an additional polymer coating on the surface of a laminate on its damage tolerance
• Graham Halstead (BEng Composites May 1992 [with Williams Grand Prix Engineering]): Redesign of a racing car lever in advanced composites for compression moulding
• Matthew Lyne (BEng Mechanical May 1992): An investigation into the failure of inserts (Bigheads) within composite plates
• Paul MacKenzie (BEng Composites May 1992): An experimental analysis of pressure within a mould during resin transfer moulding
• Charlotte Smith (BEng Composites May 1992 [with British United Shoe Machinery]): Use of composites in shoe manufacturing machinery
• Jonathan Tallis (BEng Composites May 1992): Manufacture of wheels for a powered wheelchair
• Lewis Thomas (BEng Composites May 1992): Examination of the factors affecting the acoustic properties of composite materials

• Richard Beech (BEng Composites 1991): Optimised factory lay-out for sandwich panel production
• Chris Bennett (BEng Mechanical 1991): Manufacture of fibre composites using vacuum bag techniques
• Terence Chang (BEng Systems 1991): Robot end effector for handling reinforcement fabrics
• Matthew Greer (BEng Composites 1991): Development of an efficient personal transport vehicle
• Mark Rowe (BEng Composites 1991): Effect of inserts on the flow paths in RTM
• Tim Searle (BSc Marine Technology 1991): Fibre reinforced plastics marine propeller
• Mark Siu (HND 1991): Infrared heating of glass fibre/polypropylene prepreg
• Nigel Stuart (HND 1991): Materials used on skegs
• David Surphlis (BEng Composites 1991): Experimental analysis of the pressure distribution during RTM
• Stephen Tarr (HND 1991): Property degradation in glass/polypropylene after thermofolding
• Steven Ward (HND 1991): Production of steering wheels
• Peter Wilson (BEng Composites 1991): Windsurf component manufacturing techniques

• A Brown (HND June 1990): Calibration of an ultrasonic C-scan system for composites
• Stephen Church (BEng May 1990): Systems technology for engineered preforms
• Peter Evans (BEng May 1990): Optimisation of the RTM process
• Patrick Griffin (BEng May 1990): RTM flow visualisation and quantification
• Simon James Handley (BEng May 1990 [was Commercial-in-Confidence to 1995]): Cavitation erosion of composite materials
• Simon Hickman (BEng May 1990): Optimisation of bagging processes
• Helmut Klier (BEng May 1990 [Ulm Tech Hochschule exchange student]): Design, manufacture and testing of laminates to show coupling effects
• Rupert William Edward Ladds (BEng May 1990 [was Commercial-in-Confidence to 1995]): Cavitation characteristics of composite materials
• Julian S Leam (HND June 1990): An investigation into the design of a small modular boat
• Christian Lugauer (BEng May 1990 [Ulm Tech Hochschule exchange student]): Design, manufacture and testing of laminates to show coupling effects
• David Parsons (BEng May 1990 [with Water Research Centre]): Residual styrene in GRP water pipes
• OE Power (HND June 1990): Investigation into small modular boats tenders

• WJ Boggia (BEng May 1989): Ultrasonic cure characterisation of epoxide resins
• Phillip Brown (BEng May 1989): A numerical model for the flow of resin in a closed mould
• Ian Gatehouse (HND June 1989): Flow visualisation in resin transfer moulding
• Michael J Ianson (HND June 1989): Magnetic attenuation through materials of different composition
• RN Jackson (BEng May 1989): An introduction to fibre preforming
• Dennis Littlejohn (BEng May 1989): Investigation of filament winding techniques of fibre reinforced thermoplastic tape using hot air guns and infra-red heating
• AL Speechley (BEng May 1989): ** Laminate analysis and finite element method
• Simon West (HND June 1989): Composite material preforms
• Nigel S Wright (BEng May 1989): An investigation into the drape of reinforcement fabrics

• Christopher J Barber (BEng May 1988): Evaluation of impact performance of carbon fibre reinforced plastics with lay-up geometry
• Ian Chatting (BEng May 1988): An investigation into an aircomb technique for spreading and mixing tows of continuous composite reinforcement fibres
• Clare Garrett (HND June 1988): Corrugation of carbon fibre reinforced plastics
• Ian Henshaw (HND June 1988): Gelling characteristics of epoxy resin
• Mark Howard (HND June 1988): Carbon fibre/nylon composite investigation
• Peter Kent (BEng May 1988): Design and assessment of a hot air gun for continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic filament winding
• David Oliver (BEng May 1988): ** Polymer flow modelling for the moulding of composite plates
• Sam D Park (HND June 1988): Manufacture of glass fibre reinforced thermoplastic
• Timothy J Quick (BEng May 1988): PAFEC finite element analysis of fibre composite materials
• Russell Shaw (HND June 1988): Matched mould fabrication of thermosetting laminates
• Jim P Sinden (BEng May 1988): Fracture processes and failure prediction of carbon fibre reinforced epoxy in three-point loading
• Tim J Sparkes (BEng May 1988): Investigation of a hot air welding technique for the tape laying of reinforced thermoplastics

• Graeme Barnes (May 1987): An investigation into the 'aircomb' as a technique for spreading fibres
• AT Ibrahim (May 1987): Thermal stresses in composite materials
• SJ Pearce (May 1987): Investigation into the processability of fibre reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane
• JCM Philipson (May 1987): A study of the properties of tennis racket strings

• JM Colston (February 1986): Investigation into impact testing of thermoplastic
• J StJ Lancaster (May 1986): Investigation into instrumented impact testing of thermoplastic composites
• MA Laptin (May 1986): Lowering the unit costs of Luneberg lenses
• Jacqueline Northam (May 1986): Investigation into the properties of reinforced polyurethane
• Sonam T Pratten (May 1986): Design and manufacture of a [composite material] slipper piston
• D Purcell (HND March 1986): The hardness testing of plastics
• S Rushton (HND March 1986): Tensile behaviour of polymers
• T Springham (April 1986): The test and analysis of fibre reinforced composite materials
• Paul U Thomas (April 1986): Composite sail materials
• S Taylor (May 1986): Coating carbon fibres with thermoplastic
• FG Turner (June 1986): Investigation into the crystallinity of externally stressed high-density polyethylene
• A Webber (May 1986): Investigation into friction and wear of carbon fibre epoxy

• SS Al-Jabeiri (May 1985): Investigation into friction forces on polymeric cantilever vanes
• HSS Badaam (May 1985): Investigation into the wear of polymeric materials
• M Korneliussen (March 1985): Comparison of welded and adhesive joints of thermoplastic polymers
• JD Pickles (March 1985): To produce a tube in fibre reinforced thermoplastic
• JC Prichard (May 1985): Butt welding of polyethylene
• W Reeves (HND, March 1985): Ultrasonic nondestructive testing performance on land and underwater

• James Barrie (May 1984): The deterioration of GRP in seawater
• PD Campbell (May 1984): Stress relaxation and creep in polymers
• AR Dehbozorgi (March 1984): Welding of plastics
• Arman A Gurtan (PhD candidate 18 October 1984): Fabrication of high-performance composites by vacuum impregnation (MoD contract 2021/011/MVEE)
• W Lee (May 1984): Cavitation damage in glass reinforced plastics
• Kissoon Singh (March 1984): Welding of plastics
• ASY 'Tony' To (May 1984): Volume fraction determination of composite materials

• AM Al-Kindy (February 1983): Torsion test of composites
• Al-Jabieri (February 1983): Ultrasonic tests
• Simon Broadhurst (March 1983): Welding joints in Makrolon 8020
• Abdullah Arman Gurtan (May 1983): Properties of thermal insulation in a helium atmosphere under pressure and application of insulation to a hyperbaric chamber
• Jeffrey S Ridgley (May 1983): An investigation into nondestructive testing of a proprietary thermosetting plastic bearing material
• Mokhtar Toorneini (April 1983): Thermal welding joints in polyethersulphone

• Peter Francis Best (April 1982): Vacuum assisted resin injection
• Andrew David Billowes (February 1982): An investigation into the deflection characteristics and properties of various symmetrical and asymmetrical cantilevers
• Alnoor FM Jaffer (May 1982): Strain rate sensitivity of high density polyethylene

• Roger James Allen (April 1981): Resin impregnation of thick section high glass content fibre composites
• Benourine Benomar (May 1981): Strain rate sensitivity of high density polyethylene
• Andrew Franks Davies (February 1981): Investigations into some effects of temperature on the strain rate behaviour of high density polyethylene
• Andrew Simon Osbourne (April 1981): Testing of wooden joints
• Anthony William Stankus (June 1981): Investigation into the measurement of changes due to a marine environment of a commercially produced glass reinforced plastic

• A Badri (1980): Buckling of GRP channel section
• Peter F Best (January 1980): Galvanic corrosion protection of steel in sea water
• Andy M Headdon (February 1980): Magnetic particle crack detection
• Nasruddin B Pawanteh (May 1980): Impact tests on composite materials
• AJ Wood (April 1980): Investigation of fatigue damage in glass-fibre reinforced plastic

• MSM Al-Romaithi (May 1979): Instrumentation for torsion test
• NK Edwards (March 1979): The variation of 'E' and other properties of a plain carbon steel
• Kaveh Kazemi (March 1979): Measurement of elastic modulus
• SHB Syed-Wazir (April 1979): Investigation into the compressive properties of rigid polyurethane foam

• TR Mackie (February 1977): Electrochemical corrosion of metals

• SJ Williams (June 1976): Ultrasonic techniques for glass fibre properties

• AJ Taylor (April 1975): To investigate quality of glass reinforced plastic using X-ray radiation

• DW Vogwell (June 1973): The viscosity measurement of glass at high temperatures