Hallam Energy
Hallam Energy was established as an industrial research group offering research, knowledge transfer and consultancy services. We have delivered over 50 projects for our clients ranging from start-ups and SMEs to multinational companies and governmental bodies, both in the UK and abroad
Current research students
A list of research students currently working at the Thin Films Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University's Materials and Engineering Research Institute
Thin Films Research Centre Staff
Contact details for staff at the Thin Films Research Centre.
Wireless multimedia communication quality of service assessment
The aim of this project is a continuation of our existing study that resulted in innovative solutions to measure quality of service in wireless computer networks.
HIPIMS
Links to projects related to High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering technology.
Digital Manufacturing
The use of additive manufacturing and 3D printing, which has been in development over the last 30 years, is steadily becoming the norm for many companies in order to produce complete and complex product prototypes, as well as undertake small batch production. Find out more about the research opportunities in this very innovative and rewarding field of manufacturing research.
Non-destructive evaluation of advanced materials’ thermo-mechanical behaviour
This project aims to prevent catastrophic failure as well as safe and economical management of the structures
Developments of a respiratory airflow measurement device
The aim of this study is to develop a device that can accurately measure respiration rate and respiratory airflow in a broad range of medical environments, such as surgeries, ambulances, A&E, sleep laboratories and operating theatres.
Nanotechnology Centre for PVD Research
The centre is renowned for development of nanoscale multilayer Physical Vapour Deposited (PVD) coatings and for the development of the HIPIMS technique.
Development of a device to assist individuals with significant visual degradation
The aim of this study is to develop a device that can assist blind or those with severely impaired vision to be able to have an improved ability to be able to walk safely in public places.