ProfessorDaniele Dini, FREng CEng FIMechE FinstP FHEA
Vice-Dean (Research) FoE, Professor of Tribology
Department of Mechanical Engineering - Faculty of Engineering
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- Vice-Dean (Research) FoE, Professor of TribologyDepartment of Mechanical Engineering - Faculty of Engineering
- 020 7594 7242 (Work)
- 669, City and Guilds Building, South Kensington Campus, United Kingdom
RESEARCH
Overview
Professor Dini's research covers a very wide range of topics in teh field of tribology, applied mechanics and materials.
PhD studentships
Applications are invited for PhD studentships at any time during the year.
The research is mainly focused on the modelling of tribological systems for various applications. Both analytical/numerical modelling and experimental work will be promoted.
To apply, please e-mail covering letter and CV to d.dini@imperial.ac.uk
Current Research Topics
Tribology
Biotribology (articular cartilage, osteoarthritis, tissue indentation and damage, bio-lubrication modelling, soft contacts)
Fatigue and Fracture (Including Fretting Fatigue)
Applied Contact Mechanics
Lubrication in the Presence of Cavitation and Textured Surfaces
Rolling Contact Fatigue and Mechanics of Lubricated Cracks
Asymptotic Approaches for Contact Problems
Crack Initiation and Propagation in the Presence of Interfaces and Lubrication
Material modelling of engineering couplings
Shock Physics and Impact using Dislocation Dynamics
Multi-scale Modelling
CFD Modelling of Bearings
Molecular Dynamic Simulations
Polycrystalline Diamond characterisation
Adhesion Models and Contact Mechanics for Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) of Granular Flow and Compaction
Professor Dini's research covers a very wide range of topics in teh field of tribology, applied mechanics and materials.
PhD studentships
Applications are invited for PhD studentships at any time during the year.
The research is mainly focused on the modelling of tribological systems for various applications. Both analytical/numerical modelling and experimental work will be promoted.
To apply, please e-mail covering letter and CV to d.dini@imperial.ac.uk
Current Research Topics
Tribology
Biotribology (articular cartilage, osteoarthritis, tissue indentation and damage, bio-lubrication modelling, soft contacts)
Fatigue and Fracture (Including Fretting Fatigue)
Applied Contact Mechanics
Lubrication in the Presence of Cavitation and Textured Surfaces
Rolling Contact Fatigue and Mechanics of Lubricated Cracks
Asymptotic Approaches for Contact Problems
Crack Initiation and Propagation in the Presence of Interfaces and Lubrication
Material modelling of engineering couplings
Shock Physics and Impact using Dislocation Dynamics
Multi-scale Modelling
CFD Modelling of Bearings
Molecular Dynamic Simulations
Polycrystalline Diamond characterisation
Adhesion Models and Contact Mechanics for Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) of Granular Flow and Compaction
GRANTS
- STANDARD - CALLSelf-propelled soft robotic endoscopes for next-generation gastrointestinal surgery and beyondEngineering & Physical Science Research Council (E1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2028
- GRANTEPSRC Impact Acceleration Account 2017-2020Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (E1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2022
- GRANT*College* Impact Acceleration Account - Imperial College London 2012Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (E1 Oct 2012 - 30 Sep 2015