Professor Simon Neild
M.Eng., Ph.D.(Oxon.)
Current positions
Head of School
School of Civil, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Professor in Nonlinear Structural Dynamics
Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Research interests
My research work focuses on non-linear dynamics of mechanical systems and includes analytical techniques, vibration suppression and nonlinear dynamic testing.
Nonlinear Dynamics: I am interested in extending modal analysis techniques to nonlinear systems. This work involves both analysing and understanding the dynamic characteristics of nonlinear systems and developing experimental identification methods.
Vibration Suppression: I work on the use of nonlinear passive and semi-active devices for vibration suppression. This work includes implementation of coupled electrical-mechanical devices that are potentially capable of self-tuning.
Nonlinear Dynamic Testing: I research into nonlinear dynamic test techniques. This includes developing real-time hybrid testing techniques for testing nonlinear components within the context of larger structures. I have also studied, for example, the non-linear modal dynamics of cables and the rattle dynamic of gears.
Projects and supervisions
Research projects
BEIS - 20MW Wind Turbine Drivetrain Coupling Device for Load Mitigation
Principal Investigator
Role
Co-Investigator
Description
Severe loadings and extreme events significantly reduce the reliability of wind turbines, leading to increased cost of wind energy. Amongst all failure events, gearbox failure is one of the most…Managing organisational unit
Department of Mechanical EngineeringDates
01/02/2022 to 30/06/2023
Network Rail - Inerter Pantograph for Cost-Efficient Railway Electrification (iPanto)
Principal Investigator
Role
Co-Investigator
Description
Unsatisfactory Pantograph-Overhead Line (OHL) contact dynamics is a critical factor for the extremely high railway maintenance and electrification cost in the UK (Network Rail spending £4.2bn/year on maintenance/renewal its network…Managing organisational unit
Department of Mechanical EngineeringDates
01/01/2022 to 31/12/2024
Multidomain Synthesis for New Concept Hydraulic and In-Wheel Motor Suspension Systems
Principal Investigator
Role
Co-Investigator
Managing organisational unit
Department of Mechanical EngineeringDates
01/10/2021 to 30/09/2024
Network Synthesis for Air Suspension and Electromagnetic Suspension Design
Principal Investigator
Role
Co-Investigator
Managing organisational unit
Department of Mechanical EngineeringDates
01/01/2021 to 31/12/2022
Thesis supervisions
Extending Nonlinear Frequency Analysis to Flight Dynamics and Control Problems
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The development of non-collinear non destructive evaluation of aircraft materials
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Development of inerter-based suspension systems for railway vehicles
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Virtual Flight Testing in a Wind Tunnel Using a Manoeuvre Rig
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Optimal Design Methodologies for Passive Vibration Suppression
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Nonlinear Dynamics of High-Aspect-Ratio Wings
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Investigating nonlinear normal modes with resonant decay and energy balancing
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Using symmetry to understand nonlinear modal interactions
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Network-synthesis-based identification methodology for passive vibration suppression system design
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Passive Aeroelastic Control In Truss-Braced Wings Using Vibration Suppression
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Publications
Recent publications
01/01/2023Control-Free Dynamic Substructuring of a Three-Storey Building
Dynamic Substructures, Volume 4 - Proceedings of the 40th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2022
Hybrid Testing of a Cantilever Beam with Two Controlled Degrees of Freedom
Dynamic Substructures, Volume 4 - Proceedings of the 40th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2022
Low Fidelity Modelling of the Nonlinear Aerodynamics of Spoilers
A Graphical Approach to Examining Classical Extremum Seeking Using Bifurcation Analysis
IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology
Derivation of control inputs for deep stall recovery using nonlinear frequency analysis
Aeronautical Journal
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