School of Engineering, University of Birmingham

Decarbonising Gasoline Engines with On-Board Hydrogen Production. Share our latest research, published in SAE International Journals Technical Paper 2025-01-0186, led by Professor Athanasios Tsolakis)Clean Energy Engineering Research Group) at the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company (South Korea) and Johnson Matthey. The study presents a next-generation thermochemical exhaust-assisted fuel reformer, designed to recover waste exhaust heat and convert it into hydrogen for on-board use. This hydrogen-enriched charge enhances combustion, reduces emissions, and significantly improves engine efficiency. Key results: Up to 86% increase in hydrogen production in the critical 410 – 520 °C exhaust temperature range. Fuel economy improvement of up to 7.9% under demanding engine conditions. Average fuel savings of 4.6% across nine operating conditions. This research demonstrates how advanced catalytic engineering and innovative exhaust-to-fuel technologies can support next-generation low-carbon internal combustion engines, helping the automotive sector transition towards net-zero mobility. A huge thanks and congratulations to our partners at Hyundai Motor Company (Seung Woo Lee)and Johnson Matthey (Paul Millington), and to all the researchers (Ammar Wahbi, Jose Martin Herreros Arellano, Soheil Zeraati Rezaei) for their dedication to this impactful work. Read the full paper SAE 2025-01-0186: https://lnkd.in/eWJncnjy #Hydrogen #CleanTransport #Decarbonisation #AutomotiveInnovation #SustainableEngineering #JohnsonMatthey #Hyundai #UniversityOfBirmingham #Research #NetZero

New Publication in Nature Magazine Scientific Reports! Sharing the latest research by Professor Theodoros Arvanitis and collaborators, published in Scientific Reports: “Data-driven FMEA approach for hazard identification and risk evaluation in digital health” 🔗 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eZfc9BPY As healthcare becomes increasingly digital — with vast amounts of clinical, operational, and patient-generated data — ensuring data safety, security, and reliability has never been more critical. This pioneering study is among the first to apply a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) approach comprehensively across digital healthcare systems to identify, evaluate, and prioritise vulnerabilities. 💡 Key highlights of the study: Systematic risk assessment of healthcare data across three categories (clinical, operational, and patient-reported) and five major modalities (text, image, tabular, audio, video). Identification of high-priority risks including unauthorised access, data corruption, privacy breaches, and transmission errors — all of which directly affect patient safety and system reliability. Development of actionable strategies to strengthen data integrity, cybersecurity, interoperability, and clinical workflow resilience. Practical recommendations for healthcare providers, policymakers, and technology developers to build secure, interoperable, and patient-centric digital health ecosystems. This work represents an important step toward safer, more resilient digital healthcare infrastructures, supporting the adoption of emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and advanced analytics while safeguarding patient trust and data quality. Congratulations to Professor Theodoros N. Arvanitis and all co-authors on this impactful contribution to the future of digital healthcare and patient safety. University of Birmingham / School of Engineering, University of Birmingham #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #RiskAssessment #Cybersecurity #FMEA #DataIntegrity #AIinHealthcare #Interoperability #HealthcareSystems #ScientificReports #UniversityofBirmingham

Industrial Advisory Boards: Driving Innovation, Relevance, and Impact in Engineering. Industrial Advisory Boards (IABs) are a vital part of the DNA of the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, ensuring that everything we do remains relevant, impactful, and connected to the needs of industry. Today, we were delighted to host our first combined IAB meeting of the 2025/26 academic year. Our boards bring together experts from across a diverse range of engineering disciplines, career stages, and sectors, providing invaluable insights that shape our teaching, research, and strategic direction. These collaborations help us: Align our curriculum with evolving industry needs Provide students with real-world perspectives and opportunities Strengthen partnerships that translate research into impact Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence A huge thank you to all the industrial partners, colleagues, and students who contribute to our IABs and continue to support our mission. Together, we are preparing the next generation of engineers and advancing engineering for a sustainable future. Karl Dearn / Hugo Derrick (Reinshaw) / Catherine Whitehouse (Rolls-Royce) / Donya Jasteh (JLR) / Mark Keene (Metrasens) / Leon Frylinck (Jacobs) / Dr. Barnali Ghosh, FICE (Mott MacDonald) / Jenny Illingsworth (ICE) / Yiyan Liu (HS2) / Dr. Jiang Su, FICE (AtkinsRéalis) / Sarah Trinder (HS2) / Sam Willis (WSP)/ Paola Casagrande (Ramboll) / Farah Baksh (Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)) / Joe Darlington (MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre) / Philippa Oldham (Advanced Propulsion Centre UK) / Simon Butler (Tilbury Douglas) / Julian De Voy (HKA) / Jon Elphick (WSP) / Donka Novovic PhD FRAeS CEng (Rolls-Royce) / Eva O’Connor (Arup) / Malcolm Attrill (Octavius Infrastructure) / Peter Chong (Amey) / Julian Gatward (Balfour Beatty plc) / Andrew Heathcote (Keller) / Andy Lingham / David Núñez Becerra (Arcadis) / Jinliang Zhu (Pell Frischmann) / Tom Osman / Adrienne Houston FIET CEng / Ian Farnworth CEng FIMechE / Richard Boocock #EngineeringEducation #IndustryEngagement #Collaboration #UniversityOfBirmingham #FutureEngineers #IAB2025

We’re coming to China! 🇨🇳 The School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, is excited to announce our upcoming visit to Shanghai and Beijing this week! We’re looking forward to strengthening our partnerships, exploring new research and education opportunities, and reconnecting with our amazing alumni community. If you’re one of our alumni based in China, we would be delighted to see you, hear about your journey since graduation, and share how the University is continuing to grow and innovate. Keep an eye out for more details on dates and venues, which are aimed at seeing prospective students. Get in touch if you’d like to join us! https://lnkd.in/eyt5QrE6. Karl Dearn / Aziza Mahomed / Asaad Faramarzi / Carl Anthony / Theodoros Arvanitis / Amir M Hajiyavand / Richard Hood / Xilin Xia / Zhongbei Tian / Ji Li / Hongming Xu / University of Birmingham / Xiao-Ping Zhang / Yongjing Wang / Duc Pham / Lulu Liu / Mingchao Liu

A brilliant day at the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham's Open Day. Our staff and students came together to showcase the very best of engineering — from hands-on demonstrations and live experiments to conversations that sparked curiosity and ambition in equal measure. Visitors filled the building with enthusiasm, exploring everything from robotics, sustainable energy, materials, Civil and Geotechnics, design and AI. The atmosphere was electric — a wonderful reminder of the creativity, collaboration and innovation that define our School. Thank you to everyone who took part and to all those who visited — your engagement and questions made the day exceptional. We look forward to welcoming many of you back next year — and perhaps as future engineers of Birmingham. Watch our first video for some demonstrations and check our page for more updated videos until our next open day on Saturday, 15 November. https://lnkd.in/gG69AzUK University of Birmingham / Karl Dearn / Carl Anthony / Theodoros Arvanitis / Asaad Faramarzi / Amir M Hajiyavand / Richard Hood / Soheil Zeraati Rezaei / Carol Kong / Yongjing Wang / Mehran Eskandari Torbaghan / Gloria Castro / Mike Jesson / Daniel Donaldson / Beth Jelfs #Engineering #UniversityOfBirmingham #OpenDay #FutureEngineer #STEM

Join us tomorrow at the University of Birmingham – Undergraduate Open Day | 11 October Are you ready to take the next step towards your future in engineering? Our Undergraduate Open Day is the perfect opportunity to: Explore our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge labs Meet the academics who will guide and inspire your learning journey Chat with our current students and hear about life at Birmingham Discover our beautiful green campus and vibrant student community Whether you’re passionate about mechanical, civil, electrical, or multidisciplinary engineering, this is your chance to see what studying at the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, is all about. Don’t miss out — we can’t wait to welcome you tomorrow! Learn more and plan your visit: https://lnkd.in/gG69AzUK Karl Dearn / Aziza Mahomed / Theodoros Arvanitis / Carl Anthony / Asaad Faramarzi / Amir M Hajiyavand / Richard Hood #UoBOpenDay #EngineeringEducation #FutureEngineers #UniversityOfBirmingham #STEMCareers #StudentLife

New Space Weather Modelling Suite Enables Upper Atmosphere Forecasting Sharing that the University of Birmingham has led the development of a pioneering new space weather forecasting modelling suite — now operational at the UK Met Office for the first time. The Advanced Ensemble Networked Assimilation System (AENeAS), built by the SERENE - Space Environment (SERENE) group within the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, represents a major leap forward in the UK’s ability to model and forecast the thermosphere and ionosphere — the layers of our atmosphere most affected by space weather. Developed in collaboration with Lancaster University, the University of Leeds, the University of Bath, the University of Leicester, and the British Antarctic Survey, AENeAS introduces a state-of-the-art operational capability that supports critical sectors such as aviation, satellite operations, and communications. “The deployment of this suite at the UK Met Office is the realisation of a 10-year vision of SERENE, to build and deliver a state-of-the-art upper atmosphere modelling capability into operational use.” — Professor Sean Elvidge, Head of SERENE - Space Environment, University of Birmingham This breakthrough exemplifies how academic–industry partnerships can deliver real-world impact — enabling earlier, data-informed decision-making and strengthening resilience to space weather events that affect everything from GPS navigation to power systems. 🔗 Read more about this exciting development: https://lnkd.in/exwTxmTq #SpaceWeather #AtmosphericScience #EngineeringResearch #Innovation #UniversityofBirmingham #MetOffice #SERENE #Collaboration

Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day Today, we celebrate the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) — and honour the enduring legacy of Ada Lovelace, often regarded as the world’s first computer programmer. Working with Charles Babbage in the 19th century, Ada foresaw that computing could be far more than numerical calculation — envisioning it as a tool for creativity, logic, and discovery. At the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, we carry forward that same spirit of foresight and innovation. Ada’s legacy reminds us that engineering and computation thrive when shaped by diverse perspectives and bold ideas. Today we celebrate all the women across our School — students, researchers, academics, and professional staff — whose creativity, precision, and persistence continue to shape the future of engineering. Your impact inspires the next generation. We’re also proud of our many outstanding women engineering alumni, whose work continues to make a difference around the world — from sustainability and transport to healthcare and manufacturing innovation. Karl Dearn / Asaad Faramarzi / Carl Anthony / Theodoros Arvanitis / Aziza Mahomed / Mahvish Nazir / Dr Khadijat Olorunlambe, CEng / Nasim Mahmoodi / Nicole Metje / Zena Green / Professor Samia Nefti-Meziani OBE / Ziyun Ding / Moura Mehravar / Raya Al-Dadah / Ali Wright / Emma Ferranti / fatemeh norouzian / Marina Gashinova / UBRacing / Brum Eco Racing / Holly Foss / Carol Kong / Gloria Castro / Lulu Liu / Adrienne Houston FIET CEng / Donka Novovic PhD FRAeS CEng / Melody Sameni / Beth Jelfs / University of Birmingham / University of Birmingham Dubai #AdaLovelaceDay #WomenInSTEM #EngineeringEducation #DiversityInEngineering #UoB

First UK KISSsoft Users Forum & Technical Awareness Day at the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham! We are hosting KISSsoft AG and Dynamechs Technology at the University of Birmingham for a two-day event dedicated to power transmission, gear, and gearbox design and analysis. Location: Engineering Building, University of Birmingham 🗓️ Dates: Tuesday 14 October 2025 – KISSsoft Technical Awareness Day (Open to all) Wednesday 15 October 2025 – KISSsoft UK User Forum 2025 (For current KISSsoft users) 💡 What to Expect: Expert presentations and live software demonstrations Case studies on state-of-the-art transmission and gearbox design Interactive sessions and networking opportunities Optional tours of our cutting-edge engineering facilities Both days are free of charge, with lunch and refreshments provided. Register your interest: [email protected] Or visit the BRITISH GEAR ASSOCIATION website to sign up for the Technical Awareness Day: https://lnkd.in/eDUZju8x We look forward to welcoming engineers, researchers, and industry professionals for two days of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation in gear and transmission design. Karl Dearn / Aziza Mahomed / Carl Anthony / Omid Doustdar / Amir M Hajiyavand #Engineering #UniversityOfBirmingham #KISSsoft #Dynamechs #GearDesign #TransmissionSystems #MechanicalEngineering #BGA #Innovation #Collaboration #IndustryPartnerships