Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

2024

Artificial intelligence and classic methods to segment and characterize spherical objects in micrographs of industrial emulsions

Khosravi, H., Thaker, A. H., Donovan, J., Ranade, V. & Unnikrishnan, S., 5 Jan 2024, In: International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 649, 123633.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Embedding a surface acoustic wave sensor and venting into a metal additively manufactured injection mould tool for targeted temperature monitoring

Šakalys, R., O’Hara, C., Kariminejad, M., Weinert, A., Kadivar, M., Zluhan, B., McAfee, M., McGranaghan, G., Tormey, D. & Raghavendra, R., Feb 2024, In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 130, 11-12, p. 5627-5640 14 p.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Lap Shear Strength and Fatigue Analysis of Continuous Carbon-Fibre-Reinforced 3D-Printed Thermoplastic Composites by Varying the Load and Fibre Content

Saeed, K., Mcilhagger, A., Dooher, T., Ullah, J., Manzoor, F., Velay, X. & Archer, E., Mar 2024, In: Polymers. 16, 5, 579.

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Sensorised metal AM injection mould tools for in-process monitoring of cooling performance with conventional and conformal cooling channel designs

Kariminejad, M., McAfee, M., Kadivar, M., O'Hara, C., Weinert, A., McGranaghan, G., Šakalys, R., Zluhan, B., Raghavendra, R. & Tormey, D., 30 Apr 2024, In: Journal of Manufacturing Processes. 116, p. 25-39 15 p.

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2023

A comparison of RANS models used for CFD prediction of turbulent flow and heat transfer in rough and smooth channels

Kadivar, M., Tormey, D. & McGranaghan, G., Nov 2023, In: International Journal of Thermofluids. 20, 100399.

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6 Citations (Scopus)

A Practical Comparison of GEO and LEO Satellite Communication Systems for Remote Presence Control of an ROV

Hegarty, A., Omerdic, E., Trslić, P., Tormey, D., Dooly, G. & Toal, D., 2023, OCEANS 2023 - Limerick, OCEANS Limerick 2023. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (OCEANS 2023 - Limerick, OCEANS Limerick 2023).

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A random graph-based neural network approach to assess glioblastoma progression from perfusion MRI

Ayaz, H., Khosravi, H., McLoughlin, I., Tormey, D., Özsunar, Y. & Unnikrishnan, S., Sep 2023, In: Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. 86, 105286.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Condition Monitoring of Additively Manufactured Injection Mould Tooling: A Review of Demands, Opportunities and Potential Strategies

Weinert, A., Tormey, D., O’Hara, C. & McAfee, M., Feb 2023, In: Sensors. 23, 4, 2313.

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COOLING ENHANCEMENT OF ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED INJECTION MOULDS USING BASIC AND TRIPLY PERIODIC MINIMAL SURFACE-BASED LATTICES

Akbarimoosavi, S. M., Lohan, J., O'Mahoney, D. & McGranaghan, G., 2023, In: Proceedings of the Thermal and Fluids Engineering Summer Conference. 2023-March, p. 387-396 10 p.

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Design of a latent heat thermal energy storage system under simultaneous charging and discharging for solar domestic hot water applications

Yang, M., Moghimi, M. A., Loillier, R., Markides, C. N. & Kadivar, M., 15 Apr 2023, In: Applied Energy. 336, 120848.

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10 Citations (Scopus)

Enhancement of biodegradability of polylactides by γ-ray irradiation

Dave, F., Jacob, J., Kandasami, A., McAfee, M. & Tormey, D., 23 May 2023, Proceedings of the 36th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society, PPS 2021. Ajji, A., Mighri, F. & Naguib, H. E. (eds.). American Institute of Physics Inc., 130001. (AIP Conference Proceedings; vol. 2607).

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Micro/Nanoscale surface modifications to combat heat exchanger fouling

Goswami, A., Pillai, S. C. & McGranaghan, G., 15 Nov 2023, In: Chemical Engineering Journal Advances. 16, 100519.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Nanoscale polymer-based coatings for applications in marine antifouling

Goswami, A., Pillai, S. C. & McGranaghan, G., 1 Jan 2023, Polymer-Based Nanoscale Materials for Surface Coatings. Elsevier, p. 501-546 46 p.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Prediction of Hotspots in Injection Moulding by Using Simulation, In-Mould Sensors, and Machine Learning

Kariminejad, M., Tormey, D., O'Hara, C. & McAfee, M., 2023, 9th 2023 International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2023. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 309-314 6 p. (9th 2023 International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2023).

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Sustaining the Effectiveness of Lean Six Sigma Implementation in a Medical Device Company

McHugh, A. & Farrell, F., 2023, Lean, Green and Sustainability - 8th IFIP WG 5.7 European Lean Educator Conference, ELEC 2022, Proceedings. McDermott, O., Toner, A., Rosa, A. & Sá, J. C. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 165-183 19 p. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; vol. 668 IFIP).

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2022

A Combined Acute and Chronic Risk Assessment Rolling Window for Type 1 Diabetes

Munawar, F., Donovan, J., Kiely, E. & Mulrennan, K., 2022, 5th IEEE International Image Processing, Applications and Systems Conference, IPAS 2022. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (5th IEEE International Image Processing, Applications and Systems Conference, IPAS 2022).

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A constraint programming model for makespan minimisation in batch manufacturing pharmaceutical facilities

Awad, M., Mulrennan, K., Donovan, J., Macpherson, R. & Tormey, D., Jan 2022, In: Computers and Chemical Engineering. 156, 107565.

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6 Citations (Scopus)

A Hybrid Deep Model for Brain Tumor Classification

Ayaz, H., Ahmad, M., Tormey, D., McLoughlin, I. & Unnikrishnan, S., 2022, Proceedings of 2021 International Conference on Medical Imaging and Computer-Aided Diagnosis, MICAD 2021 - Medical Imaging and Computer-Aided Diagnosis. Su, R., Zhang, Y.-D. & Liu, H. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 282-291 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 784 LNEE).

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2 Citations (Scopus)

CFD of roughness effects on laminar heat transfer applied to additive manufactured minichannels

Kadivar, M., Tormey, D. & McGranaghan, G., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Heat and Mass Transfer/Waerme- und Stoffuebertragung.

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6 Citations (Scopus)

CFD PREDICTION OF TURBULENT CONVECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED ROUGH CHANNELS

Kadivar, M., Tormey, D. & McGranaghan, G., 2022, In: Proceedings of the Thermal and Fluids Engineering Summer Conference. 2022-May, p. 1001-1010 10 p.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Comparison of Conventional and Conformal Cooling Channels in the Production of a Commercial Injection-Moulded Component

Kariminejad, M., Kadivar, M., McAfee, M., McGranaghan, G. & Tormey, D., 2022, Achievements and Trends in Material Forming- Peer-reviewed extended papers selected from the 25th International Conference on Material Forming, ESAFORM 2022. Vincze, G. & Barlat, F. (eds.). Trans Tech Publications Ltd, p. 1821-1831 11 p. (Key Engineering Materials; vol. 926 KEM).

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6 Citations (Scopus)

COVID-19: Rapid prototyping and production of face shields via flat, laser-cut, and 3D-printed models

O'Connor, S., Mathew, S., Dave, F., Tormey, D., Parsons, U., Gavin, M., Nama, P. M., Moran, R., Rooney, M., McMorrow, R., Bartlett, J. & Pillai, S. C., Jun 2022, In: Results in Engineering. 14, 100452.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Effect of laser processing parameters and carbon black on morphological and mechanical properties of welded polypropylene

Dave, F., Mahmood Ali, M., Mokhtari, M., Sherlock, R., McIlhagger, A. & Tormey, D., Sep 2022, In: Optics and Laser Technology. 153, 108216.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Hyperspectral Brain Tissue Classification using a Fast and Compact 3D CNN Approach

Ayaz, H., Tormey, D., McLoughlin, I., Ahmad, M. & Unnikrishnan, S., 2022, 5th IEEE International Image Processing, Applications and Systems Conference, IPAS 2022. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (5th IEEE International Image Processing, Applications and Systems Conference, IPAS 2022).

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NIR-Based Intelligent Sensing of Product Yield Stress for High-Value Bioresorbable Polymer Processing

Mulrennan, K., Munir, N., Creedon, L., Donovan, J., Lyons, J. G. & McAfee, M., 1 Apr 2022, In: Sensors. 22, 8, 2835.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

On the Application of Vickers Micro Hardness Testing to Isotactic Polypropylene

Wu, H., Dave, F., Mokhtari, M., Ali, M. M., Sherlock, R., McIlhagger, A., Tormey, D. & McFadden, S., 1 May 2022, In: Polymers. 14, 9, 1804.

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14 Citations (Scopus)

State Estimators in Soft Sensing and Sensor Fusion for Sustainable Manufacturing

McAfee, M., Kariminejad, M., Weinert, A., Huq, S., Stigter, J. D. & Tormey, D., 1 Mar 2022, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 14, 6, 3635.

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12 Citations (Scopus)

The effect of masterbatch pigments on the crystallisation, morphology, and shrinkage behaviour of Isotactic Polypropylene

Ullah, J., Harkin-Jones, E., McIlhagger, A., Magee, C., Tormey, D., Dave, F., Sherlock, R. & Dixon, D., May 2022, In: Journal of Polymer Research. 29, 5, 183.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

The impact of roughness parameters on laminar convective heat transfer applied to additive manufactured minichannels

Kadivar, M., Tormey, D. & McGranaghan, G., 2022, THERMINIC 2022 - 28th International Workshop on Thermal Investigations of ICs and Systems, Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (THERMINIC 2022 - 28th International Workshop on Thermal Investigations of ICs and Systems, Proceedings).

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2021

2D materials for wastewater treatments

Thomas, N., Goswami, A., O'Dowd, K., McGranaghan, G. & Pillai, S. C., 29 Dec 2021, Nanomaterials for Water Treatment and Remediation. CRC Press, p. 121-162 42 p.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

2D MoS₂: structure, mechanisms, and photocatalytic applications

Thomas, N., Mathew, S., Nair, K. M., O'Dowd, K., Forouzandeh, P., Goswami, A., McGranaghan, G. & Pillai, S. C., Sep 2021, In: Materials Today Sustainability. 13, 100073.

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77 Citations (Scopus)

A combined experimental and computational study of phase-change dynamics and flow inside a sessile water droplet freezing due to interfacial heat transfer

Voulgaropoulos, V., Kadivar, M., Moghimi, M. A., Maher, M., Alawadi, H., Matar, O. K. & Markides, C. N., Dec 2021, In: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 180, 121803.

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10 Citations (Scopus)

A review on turbulent flow over rough surfaces: Fundamentals and theories

Kadivar, M., Tormey, D. & McGranaghan, G., May 2021, In: International Journal of Thermofluids. 10, 100077.

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126 Citations (Scopus)

Biogas production from small-scale anaerobic digestion plants on European farms

O'Connor, S., Ehimen, E., Pillai, S. C., Black, A., Tormey, D. & Bartlett, J., Apr 2021, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 139, 110580.

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73 Citations (Scopus)

Comparison of Intelligent Approaches for Cycle Time Prediction in Injection Moulding of a Medical Device Product

Kariminejad, M., Tormey, D., Huq, S., Morrison, J. & McAfee, M., 2021, 6th International Forum on Research and Technology for Society and Industry, RTSI 2021 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 267-272 6 p. (6th International Forum on Research and Technology for Society and Industry, RTSI 2021 - Proceedings).

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Comparison of the porosity and mechanical performance of 316L stainless steel manufactured on different laser powder bed fusion metal additive manufacturing machines

Ahmed Obeidi, M., Uí Mhurchadha, S. M., Raghavendra, R., Conway, A., Souto, C., Tormey, D., Ahad, I. U. & Brabazon, D., 1 Jul 2021, In: Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 13, p. 2361-2374 14 p.

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40 Citations (Scopus)

Convection Heat Transfer, Entropy Generation Analysis and Thermodynamic Optimization of Nanofluid Flow in Spiral Coil Tube

Kadivar, M., Sharifpur, M. & Meyer, J. P., 2021, In: Heat Transfer Engineering. 42, 18, p. 1573-1589 17 p.

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6 Citations (Scopus)

Effect of surface roughness on the performance of additive manufactured conformal cooling channels for injection moulds

Mc Granaghan, G., Sep 2021, 37th International Manufacturing Conference.

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Finite element analysis of residual stress and warpage in a 3D printed semi-crystalline polymer: Effect of ambient temperature and nozzle speed

Samy, A. A., Golbang, A., Harkin-Jones, E., Archer, E., Tormey, D. & McIlhagger, A., Oct 2021, In: Journal of Manufacturing Processes. 70, p. 389-399 11 p.

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24 Citations (Scopus)

Hybrid Grooved surfaces for Enhanced Condensative Heat Transfer

Mc Granaghan, G., Sep 2021, 37th International Manufacturing Conference .

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In-process analysis of pharmaceutical emulsions using computer vision and artificial intelligence

Unnikrishnan, S., Donovan, J., Macpherson, R. & Tormey, D., Feb 2021, In: Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 166, p. 281-294 14 p.

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18 Citations (Scopus)

Laser transmission welding of semi-crystalline polymers and their composites: A critical review

Dave, F., Ali, M. M., Sherlock, R., Kandasami, A. & Tormey, D., 1 Mar 2021, In: Polymers. 13, 5, p. 1-52 52 p., 675.

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25 Citations (Scopus)

Numerical study of laminar forced convection heat transfer in a rough mini-channel fabricated by Additive Manufacturing

Kadivar, M., Tormey, D. & McGranaghan, G., 8 Dec 2021, In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2116, 1, 012030.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Simulated Effect of Carbon Black on High Speed Laser Transmission Welding of Polypropylene With Low Line Energy

Ali, M. M., Dave, F., Sherlock, R., Mcilhagger, A. & Tormey, D., 28 Sep 2021, In: Frontiers in Materials. 8, 737689.

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7 Citations (Scopus)

Surface modifications to enhance dropwise condensation

Goswami, A., Pillai, S. C. & McGranaghan, G., Aug 2021, In: Surfaces and Interfaces. 25, 101143.

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49 Citations (Scopus)

The direct 3D printing of functional PEEK/hydroxyapatite composites via a fused filament fabrication approach

Rodzeń, K., Sharma, P. K., McIlhagger, A., Mokhtari, M., Dave, F., Tormey, D., Sherlock, R., Meenan, B. J. & Boyd, A., 2 Feb 2021, In: Polymers. 13, 4, p. 1-18 18 p., 545.

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