Research projects

Autonomous systems and advanced manufacturing

Human robot interaction, new materials for robot, autonomous systems for unstructured and social environments, emotion aware robots, human robot physical synergy, soft robot; sustainable design and manufacturing, sustainable systems, energy-efficient industrial systems, design for additive manufacturing.

User experience and interaction

User-centred design, human factors, emotion-driven design, inclusive design, product styling, semiotics, affordances, design aesthetics, design for subjective well-being, human computer interaction, interaction design.

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Computational modelling and design

Design search and optimisation, advance modelling and simulation, computational creativity, design computing, biologically-inspired design, product-service systems, system engineering, design knowledge capture, structure and reuse

Enterprise, innovation and neuro-creativity

Creativity and innovation, co-creation, cognitive neuroscience, consumer psychology, consumer neuroscience, neuro-marketing, neuro-imaging and neuro-physiology methods.

Sub-Themes

Sound and audio systems

Sound and audio systems

• Auditory perception
• Soundscapes and sound quality
• Hearing aid optimisation

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Healthcare Ergonomics and Human Factors

Healthcare Ergonomics and Human Factors

• Medical device usability and infection protection
• Patient transport and transfer
• Designing for the oldest and youngest

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Sub-Themes

Transport systems human factors

Transport systems human factors

• Situation awareness
• Comfort, workload, and performance
• Interaction with autonomous systems

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Energy absorbing structures

Energy absorbing structures

• Biomechanics of brain and spinal injury
• Dynamic seating systems and helmets
• Protection from vibration and shock

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Sub-Themes

Extreme Conditions Lab (ECL)

• Biomechanics of brain and spinal injury
• Dynamic seating systems and helmets
• Protection from vibration and shock

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Sound and audio systems

Sound and audio systems

• Auditory perception
• Soundscapes and sound quality
• Hearing aid optimisation

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Current Sub-Themes

Extreme Conditions Lab (ECL)

• Biomechanics of brain and spinal injury
• Dynamic seating systems and helmets
• Protection from vibration and shock

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Sound and audio systems

Sound and audio systems

• Auditory perception
• Soundscapes and sound quality
• Hearing aid optimisation

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User Experience

User Experience

• Design theory and methodology
• Behaviour change and perception
• Quantifying user experience

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Imperial College London
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London
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design.engineering@imperial.ac.uk
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