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Glyndŵr University Postgraduate Courses and Research: Science and Technology
Glyndŵr University Postgraduate Courses and Research: Science and Technology
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science & technology
welcome
Glynd ŵr University offers over 150 Other subject booklets are available:
postgraduate courses across a wide-range
of subject areas. Most courses are offered
on a full and part-time basis.
Art & Humanities
Our courses encourage entrepreneurship
and are designed with your employability
in mind. They are directly relevant to the
challenges currently faced by our society,
industry and economy.
Business & Management
The science and technology research
opportunities and postgraduate courses outlined
in this booklet showcase the breadth of expertise
we have at Glynd ŵr University.
Computing & Media
The University has a strong reputation for Technologies
research within science and technology and its
research in the field of Metallurgy & Materials
was judged to be “world leading” (4*) in the last
Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008).
Education & Society
Our courses will allow you to develop your
knowledge and skills in specialist growth sectors,
preparing you for the job that you want.
Dr Peter Heard
Director of the Graduate School
Theology
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contents
introduction 04
our expertise 08
research 12
student researcher profile 22
courses
advanced electronic techniques 24
aeronautical engineering 26
aircraft electronics and control 28
composites 30
digital and radio frequency communication systems 34
electrical and electronic systems 36
mechanical and manufacturing engineering 38
polymer science and technology 40
renewable energy 42
student profile 44
entry requirements 46
how to apply 48
contact us 50
science & technology
introduction to science & technology
at Glyndŵr University
Science and technology at Glynd ŵr Our water soluble polymers team established
University embraces a wide range of and edit the international Food Hydrocolloids
specialisms, including aeronautical, journal, which is ranked 4th out of over 120
mechanical and automotive engineering; food science journals.
animal welfare; composites; horticulture;
hydrocolloids; materials and analytical science; The University has engineering expertise in the
natural and built environment; optics polymers; areas of telecommunications, electromagnetic,
and solar energy. modelling and simulation, power systems and
medical electronics. A joint centre for research
We are passionate about new discoveries and training in composites has also been
and developing leading innovations that will developed with Airbus specialising, in polymer
aid industry. Our adademic staff regularly composites.
showcase and share their expertise, and work
collaboratively with colleagues and industry As part of a collaboration between Glynd ŵr
around the world to solve real problems with University, University College London and
original thinking. Cranfield University, we were awarded a
€5m contract by the European Organisation
for Astronomical Research in the Southern
Hemisphere (ESO) to build seven prototype
leading expertise mirrors for the European Extremely Large
Telescope (E-ELT).
The University enjoys a wide range of
expertise in the fields of science and The development of a microwave-based
technology and the team are published sterilisation system for typical medical or
throughout the world. dentistry tools by our advanced materials team
has also attracted worldwide attention.
Our academic expertise, which includes our
work in materials chemistry, photovoltaics, Applied research undertaken by our natural
water soluble polymers, hydrocolloids, and and built environment team includes
renewable energy is internationally recognised investigating food security, disability issues
and sought after. and property management, animal welfare,
green architecture and regeneration.
Some of the companies that our researchers
have worked with include GlaxoSmithKline, More details of the research interests within
Corus, BASF, Marks and Spencer, The Findus these fields can be found on pages 12 - 21.
Group, MI-Swaco, Innovia, San Ei Gen F.F.I. Inc,
and Ellison Sensors International (ESI) Ltd.
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Peter obtained a BSc in Engineering Science Richard obtained his PhD in Physics from
from Reading University and was awarded his the University of London. He then moved to
PhD from Bradford University for research in Manchester to join the Materials Science Centre
electromagnetic hazards. at UMIST and after three years working on
composite interfaces as a postdoctoral research
His long-standing research interests have been assistant he was appointed a lecturer. Following
in the applications and computation of high- the merger with the University of Manchester he
frequency electromagnetic fields. These have continued in the Manchester Materials Science
led to numerous research grants, contracts and Centre. He was part of the team forming the
patents in the areas of antennas, electromagnetic Northwest Composites Centre and became its
hazards, electromagnetic compatibility and first director.
field computation.
Richard has worked on polymer matrix and
His current work includes studies of the direct ceramic matrix composites over the two decades
effect of electromagnetic fields on biological and is integral in the establishment of new
cells, advanced antenna designs for mobile courses in this area for Glynd ŵr University. He
communications, and consideration of usage also plays a leading role in the development of
scenarios for future mobile communications the University’s Advanced Composite Training &
devices. The latter topic is being developed in Development Centre based at Airbus UK.
conjunction with colleagues from wider discipline His major research focus is the rapid processing
areas, analysing human communications in a of polymer composites using a variety of
‘holistic’ way and developing new ways of using approaches. One of these is the use of microwave
mobile multimedia devices. heating to rapidly cure thermosetting resins.
He has recently been involved with new This research has three main areas: to develop
collaborative work on design of content for improved, rapid-curing techniques for polymer
mobile screens and on integration of mobile composites, to evaluate the properties of the
devices with garments. composites made and to develop the analytical
techniques required to understand the processes
Peter is a member of several esteemed bodies that occur during microwave heating.
relating to his field including being a Fellow of
the British Computer Society and a Chartered Richard has widely published and has presented
IT Professional and Chartered Engineer, an his work across the world.
Associate Fellow of the Remote Sensing and
Photogrammetry Society, and a member of the
Association for Computing Machinery, the Applied
Computational Electromagnetics Society, and the
Bioelectromagnetics Society.
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Medical research applications are led by Dr Research on the Natural Environment and
Zhishun She; they include skin cancer detection Horticulture is based predominantly at our rural
using image processing, control systems to test campus in Northop, Flintshire, which is the home
ankle prostheses (ankle joint simulator) and micro of the Wales Horticulture Market Intelligence
and nanotechnology application in orthopaedics. Centre. This specialist land-based campus boasts
extensive land facilities including a woodland and
There is a major industrial-scale control system a stock-free organic farm. This provides the ideal
demonstration plant that has been developed setting to develop studies on food security and
with sponsorship from a national utility company animal welfare.
(United Utilities PLC). This is being used to
develop advanced control algorithms and to Current research includes:
produce procedures for water process system • Supply chain analysis and communication of
optimisation, maintenance, and commissioning. market intelligence in horticulture
• Development of small businesses in
Work on solar-powered electric vehicles is also horticultural supply chains
in progress in collaboration (with the Centre • Physiological and behavioural measures of
for Solar Energy Research), led by Dr Graham stress in domestic horses
Sparey-Taylor. As well as optimisation of the very
low-power drivetrain and vehicle structure, work
is also in hand to use intelligent location-based
services to optimise routing for hybrid and electric
vehicles, thus extending battery life.
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composites
• • Environmental aspects
of composites - you will
understand the effects of
environmental conditions
on composite life; the effect
of fire on composites; the
effect of lightning strikes
on materials and structures.
You will also learn the
recyclability and end of
life management methods
for composites as well as
gaining an understanding
of legal implications and
health and safety issues.
• • Dissertation/Project
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Start month
September and February
The need and demand for key facts
highly-qualified mechanical and
manufacturing engineers in the •• The University is seeking
UK has never been higher. A accreditation for these new
recent report by the government courses from The Institution
sets out a vision to be achieved of Mechanical Engineers
by 2022 to ensure the UK (IMechE)
is the leading world player •• The course team is proud
in Aerospace Manufacturing of its enthusiastic and
Technology. The focus of this dedicated staff valued
course will be on research and for the quality of support
development in such areas provided to students. All
as computational analysis, staff members are actively
design, advanced propulsion, engaged in research work
blended wing, structural design, as well as teaching
composite and advanced •• The area has strong links
material development. with industries, professional
bodies and many other
These MSc courses have been universities, and is regularly
designed in consultation with visited by professional
industry and will extend your bodies in relation to the
depth of study in the fields of accreditation of the courses
mechanical engineering and •• An engineering Masters
manufacturing to an advanced qualification is now required
level. They will give you the if you wish to become a
ability to integrate and solve Chartered Engineer
problems over a range of •• Gain exposure to cutting
engineering areas and give edge technological
you the confidence to lead development in electrical
innovative design, development and electronic technology
and application of new and •• State-of-the-art facilities
cutting-edge technology. and analytical tools support
the taught and research
elements of the course
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student profile
James Doyle
MSc Aeronautical Engineering Student
James Doyle joined the MSc Aeronautical “Without my Masters, I would not have been
Engineering course at Glynd ŵr University with offered the opportunity to work in the Royal
a view to helping him to fulfil his ambition of Navy. The course has helped to build on the
becoming a professional engineer. knowledge base I acquired at undergraduate
level. It brought together all of the topics which
“The course is accredited by the Royal I’d learnt previously and pushed me onwards
Aeronautical Society, acknowledging the high into new and interesting areas such as
quality of teaching and content, and this was Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics and
the university’s biggest draw. To become a Advanced Aerodynamics.
professional engineer I have to reach a minimum
academic standard. Both an undergraduate and “I was given the opportunity to do some research
Masters degree in engineering are required and into the aerodynamic effects of surface roughness
through the MSc, Glynd ŵr has helped me to on spheres, which was an area of personal
achieve this benchmark.” interest. I had no previous research experience
before coming here so I was grateful for what
James was offered a place in the Royal Navy was an exciting opportunity to apply all the
as a Young Officer during his studies. When he theory and science I’d learnt through college and
takes up the position, he will undergo further undergraduate level into something more in depth.
training in aircraft engineering, maintaining and I owe a lot to my course tutors for being given
overseeing the Navy’s fleet of helicopters and the chance to study for my MSc at Glynd ŵr.
fixed wing aircraft. The experience has been excellent. None of the
opportunities I’ve had over the last year would
have happened without coming here.”
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science & technology
entry requirements
taught courses If you are accepted for a course which involves
contact with children or vulnerable adults and are
The entry requirement for taught postgraduate admitted to this course, in addition to needing
courses is normally a recognised honours a satisfactory CRB disclosure you will also
degree in a relevant subject. This usually means be required to register with the Independent
equivalence to at least second-class honours Safeguarding Authority or to inform the University
degree standard. Entry to a professional course if you are already registered. You will receive
depends on the level of the award offered. Please further information about this when you apply.
see the course listing for your chosen course for
details of any specific requirements. The Vetting and Barring Scheme for Wales,
England and Northern Ireland has been
All applicants are considered on an individual introduced to help prevent unsuitable people
basis and motivation and commitment are from working with children and vulnerable adults.
considered alongside academic requirements. All The Independent Safeguarding Authority has
applicants should be able to show their ability to been set up to oversee the operation of this
complete their chosen programme successfully. scheme and will work in partnership with the
Criminal Records Bureau. The fee for registration
with the Independent Safeguarding Authority
is £28, in addition to the fee of £36 for CRB
accreditation of prior learning and
disclosure, a total fee of £64 (as at the time of
experience being published).
research degrees
To register for an MPhil, with or without the In addition at least two references are
possibility of transfer to PhD, you will be required, concerning your academic ability
expected to possess a good UK honours and fitness to conduct research.
degree, normally with at least upper second
class honours, or an academic or professional Exceptionally, you may be considered for
qualification which the Research Degrees admission directly as a candidate for PhD,
Committee deems to be equivalent. if you posses, in addition to the requirements
above, a UK masters degree in a relevant
You will also need to be able to demonstrate subject, which included a substantial
competence in the use of the English or research element, or an academic
Welsh language to the satisfaction of the qualification which the Research Degrees
Research Degrees Committee. Students who Committee deems to be equivalent.
have studied in the UK for three years within
the previous six years or have a UK bachelors
or masters degree shall be deemed to have
demonstrated such competence.
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how to apply
taught courses This should then be returned as an e-mail
attachment to mphil-phdadmissions@glyndwr.ac.uk
To apply for any of our taught postgraduate
courses, contact our enquiries and admissions If the necessary expertise for supervision
team on 01978 293439 or e-mail is available, applicants for research degree
sid@glyndwr.ac.uk. We will then provide you programmes shall normally be interviewed by
with an application form. Alternatively, you can at least two members of academic staff as
download an application form from our website consistent with Glyndŵr University’s Code of
www.glyndwr.ac.uk Practice for Research Degree Programmes,
and the QAA Code of Practice for Postgraduate
Once you have submitted your application form to Research Programmes (2004).
Glyndŵr University, we will arrange for the relevant
course leader to assess your suitability for the The application will be considered in terms of
course you have chosen. You may be required to its academic merit and its viability within the
attend for an interview with the admissions tutor. resources available.
If you are thinking about coming to Glynd ŵr University we would recommend that you come
along to one of our Open Events. This will give you the chance to see our facilities, talk
about the courses and find out more about studying at the University.
contact us
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