Simulation of Supramolecular Structures
Using the same types of simulation on other choices of simple particle systems, we have developed a specific expertise in observing the development of soft triply-periodic structures such as the Gyroid
Multi-component fluid flow - lattice Boltzmann method
An introduction to using the lattice Boltzmann method for Multi-component fluid flow analysis
Characterisation and optimisation of the zenithal bistable device
The zenithal bistable device (ZBD) is a bistable LCD device with major optical, mechanical and operational advantages over other bistable technologies
Applications of Fluid Flow Modelling
One of our main interest is to capture the correct behaviour of a blood flow inside a capillary, where the hydrodynamics of each cell has to be resolved explicitly
The lattice Boltzmann method
Lattice Boltzmann has been used as the host of the hydrodynamics simulation. It is a fairly recent method based on the well known Boltzmann probability distribution function. The following aims to give the reader the essential concept of lattice Boltzmann.
Sustainable Materials, Sustainable Buildings
The Materials and Engineering Research Institute is offering numerous PhD/MPhil research opportunities for postgraduate students interested in the field of sustainable construction
Lean manufacture
Our academics and consultants help client determine opportunities for cost effective productivity and efficiency increases, assist in the reduction of waste from the manufacturing process and increase efficiency of production processes by automation
Energy recovery
The amount of energy available in waste heat is vast, and it presents an opportunity for great enhancements in process efficiency
Environmentally friendly catalysts for the conversion of renewable limonene feedstocks
Paula Castilho and Cesar Fernandes from the Chemistry Department at the University of Madeira identified and collected a useful, high surface area clay from Serra de Dentro which had a high structural iron content
Innovative construction materials
Our research in this area is designed to enable us to advise on waste reuse, extra durability and extended life of resources and innovation