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Determination of singular control in the optimal management of natural resources

Journal Article
Guiver, C., & Opmeer, M. R. (2025)
Determination of singular control in the optimal management of natural resources. Applied Mathematics and Optimization, 91(3), https://doi.org/10.1007/s00245-025-10257-3
A method is presented to simplify the determination of solutions of certain optimal control problems which commonly arise in natural resource management and bioeconomic contex...

A linear dissipativity approach to incremental input-to-state stability for a class of positive Lur’e systems

Presentation / Conference Contribution
Piengeon, V., & Guiver, C. (2025, March)
A linear dissipativity approach to incremental input-to-state stability for a class of positive Lur’e systems. Presented at 44th Benelux Meeting on Systems and Control, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands

Passivity theorems for input-to-state stability of forced Lur’e inclusions and equations, and consequent entrainment-type properties

Journal Article
Guiver, C. (2025)
Passivity theorems for input-to-state stability of forced Lur’e inclusions and equations, and consequent entrainment-type properties. ESAIM: Control, Optimisation and Calculus of Variations, 31, Article 22. https://doi.org/10.1051/cocv/2025013
A suite of input-to-state stability results are presented for a class of forced differential inclusions, so-called Lur’e inclusions. As a consequence, semi-global incremental ...

Dynamic properties of a class of forced positive higher-order scalar difference equations: persistency, stability and convergence

Journal Article
Franco, D., Guiver, C., Logemann, H., & Perán, J. (online)
Dynamic properties of a class of forced positive higher-order scalar difference equations: persistency, stability and convergence. Journal of Difference Equations and Applications, https://doi.org/10.1080/10236198.2025.2461530
Persistency, stability and convergence properties are considered for a class of nonlinear, forced, positive, scalar higher-order difference equations. Sufficient conditions fo...

A Computational Study of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-Turbofan Engine Hybrid Propulsion System Fueled by Ammonia and Hydrogen

Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wagner, L., & Tingas, E.-A. (2025, January)
A Computational Study of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-Turbofan Engine Hybrid Propulsion System Fueled by Ammonia and Hydrogen. Presented at AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, Orlando, Florida
This study presents the theoretical evaluation of a hybrid aero-propulsion system that combines a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) with a commercial turbofan engine (JT9D), fuelle...

Computational Investigation of Laminar Premixed Hydrogen/Ammonia Flames at Sub-Atmospheric Conditions

Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tule, D., & Tingas, E.-A. (2025, January)
Computational Investigation of Laminar Premixed Hydrogen/Ammonia Flames at Sub-Atmospheric Conditions. Presented at AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, Orlando, Florida
The increasing urgency to address global warming has highlighted the need to explore alternative fuels for the transport sector, a significant contributor to carbonemissions. ...

Advancing sustainable building through passive cooling with phase change materials, a comprehensive literature review

Journal Article
Ghamari, M., See, C. H., Hughes, D., Mallick, T., Reddy, K. S., Patchigolla, K., & Sundaram, S. (2024)
Advancing sustainable building through passive cooling with phase change materials, a comprehensive literature review. Energy and Buildings, 312, Article 114164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.114164
Phase Change Materials (PCMs) present cutting-edge technology with substantial promise for advancing sustainable and energy-efficient cooling in buildings. These materials can...

Effect of pulsating flow on flow-induced vibrations of circular and square cylinders in the laminar regime

Journal Article
Wang, X., Zhang, Z., Shi, K., Zhu, X., Guo, X., Mei, Y., & Kadapa, C. (2024)
Effect of pulsating flow on flow-induced vibrations of circular and square cylinders in the laminar regime. Ocean Engineering, 301, Article 117609. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.117609
Through fluid-structure interaction simulations, this study assesses the dynamic response characteristics of elastically mounted circular and square cylinders subjected to pul...
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Development of recyclable bio-based materials with potential in packaging

2024 - date
Sanaz Soleymanieilbakhtiari | Director of Studies: Dr Reza Salehiyan | Second Supervisor: Prof Islam Shyha

Use of Metamaterials for Sound Insulation and for Mechanical Energy Conservation

2023 - date
Conor McLean | Director of Studies: Dr Elena Prokofieva | Second Supervisor: Dr Neil Shearer

Design and implementation of a robust energy management strategy for a hybrid renewable energy system supplying electrical and thermal energies

2023 - date
Taimoor Khan | Director of Studies: Dr Fadi Kahwash | Second Supervisor: Dr Jubaer Ahmed

Development and Optimisation of the Dolphin Wave Energy Converter

2023 - date
Simon Szatkowski | Director of Studies: Dr Pablo Jaen Sola

Biodegradable Electro-Blown Spinning Nanofibers for Air Filtration Applications

2022 - date
Eman Elessawy | Director of Studies: Prof Islam Shyha | Second Supervisor: Dr Dongyang Sun

Structural modelling and optimization of direct-driven electrical generators for offshore renewable energy converters

2022 - date
Magnus Bichan | Director of Studies: Dr Nazmi Sellami | Second Supervisor: Dr Pablo Jaen Sola

Optimising Work and Heat Exchange Networks Towards Improved Energy Efficiency in Hydrogen Industry

2022 - date
Shamsoddin Ghiami | Director of Studies: Dr Fadi Kahwash | Second Supervisor: Dr Nazmi Sellami

Development of dielectric materials for energy storage capacitors

2022 - date
Sairatun Nesa Soheli | Director of Studies: Dr Zhilun Lu | Second Supervisor: Prof Islam Shyha

Research on the four-wheel steering vehicle control strategy

2021 - date
Haiying Yuan | Director of Studies: Dr Keng Goh | Second Supervisor: Prof Peter Andras

Development of novel numerical tooling for simulation of subsurface hydrogen and gas mixture storage

2020 - date
Richard Wallace | Director of Studies: Dr Zuansi Cai | Second Supervisor: Dr John McDougall