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.
Research projects 2
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
• Auditory perception
• Soundscapes and sound quality
• Hearing aid optimisation
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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
• Situation awareness
• Comfort, workload, and performance
• Interaction with autonomous systems
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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
• 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
• Auditory perception
• Soundscapes and sound quality
• Hearing aid optimisation
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User Experience
• Design theory and methodology
• Behaviour change and perception
• Quantifying user experience
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Dyson School of Design Engineering
Imperial College London
25 Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London
SW7 2DB
design.engineering@imperial.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 8888