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Aston University is a long established research-led Institution, based in the heart of Birmingham.
The City is home to over 65,000 students and is one of Europe’s liveliest and most welcoming
cities. Its friendly and safe 40 acre campus houses all of the University’s academic, social and
accommodation facilities. The campus is currently undergoing exciting new developments
including new luxury accommodation and sports facilities to expand and ensure its 9,500
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Aston has an outstanding graduate employability rate, for which it is currently ranked 5th in
the UK and 1st outside London. More than half of its students take a placement year, during
which they earn on average £16,000, with a higher proportion of students gaining graduate
level jobs than Oxbridge. The placement year is run at a reduced fee of £1,000 for the year.
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its place among the elite.
Aston has four key schools, Aston Business School, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
School of Life and Health Sciences and School of Languages and Social Science. Each School
is renowned for leading research and strong links to industry, government and commerce.
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of study.
•–‘ǯ• ƤƒŽ ›‡ƒ” ”‘†—…– ‡•‹‰ •–—†‡–• Šƒ˜‡ ‘”‰ƒ‹•‡† ƒ ‡•‹‰ Š‘™ ‘ …ƒ’—• •‹…‡
•—‡”͖͔͔͜Ǥ͖͔͕͔•ƒ™ƒ‡š’ƒ•‹‘‘ˆ–Š‡‡•‹‰Š‘™™Š‡–Š‡”‘†—…–‡•‹‰‡”•™‡”‡
joined by the students studying Mechanical Engineering and this larger event was renamed
Aston Inspired.
•–‘•’‹”‡†ƒŽŽ‘™•‘—”•–—†‡–•–‘‡šŠ‹„‹––Š‡‡š…‡ŽŽ‡–†‡•‹‰–ƒŽ‡––Š‡›Šƒ˜‡–‘‘ơ‡”ǡƒ†
it provides the opportunity for employers and schools to view the work of the next generation
of designers. For further information on our undergraduate courses please follow the link
provided - http://www1.aston.ac.uk/eas/undergraduate/our-courses
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Aston University prides itself in its student placement programme where it helps
students gain valuable industry experience between their 2nd and 3rd year of study.
Š‡ƒ†™‹…Š‡‰”‡‡”‘‰”ƒ‡•‹„‘–Š‡…Šƒ‹…ƒŽ‰‹‡‡”‹‰Ƭ‡•‹‰‘ơ‡”
students the opportunity to undertake a 12 month placement with a company to
improve their career prospects.
The placement is designed to provide real projects in Industry that include training
and work experience in both technology and business. Up to 50% of students
undertake a placement and this helps to provide key skills in employability including
writing a CV, applying for a job, attending interviews and assessment centres.
Statistics show that students who complete a placement are more successful in
obtaining a higher grade degree and also likely to obtain graduate employment
‘”‡ “—‹…Ž›Ǥ Š‡”‡ ‹• ƒ †‡†‹…ƒ–‡† Žƒ…‡‡–• ‡ƒ ™‹–Š‹ –Š‡ •–‘ ƒ”‡‡”•
‡’ƒ”–‡––Šƒ–’”‘˜‹†‡•˜ƒŽ—ƒ„Ž‡•—’’‘”–„›•—’’Ž›‹‰‹ˆ‘”ƒ–‹‘‘˜ƒ…ƒ…‹‡•ǡ
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If you are interested in doing an industrial placement during your degree course,
Aston University is the perfect place to do it. We have over 50 years of experience
in providing students with integrated employer placements and have developed
relationships with a large number of local, national and international employers,
who come back to us year after year to employ our students.
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The four students on the page opposite are just a few examples of the types of
placements available to Aston students. The projects and responsibilities taken on
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Katie obtained a placement at Kraft Foods,
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improving the design and development of
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well as running and assisting with line trials, both
in the UK and abroad.
Tom’s placement was based in Spain and he
obtained employment at ATISAE, Madrid. The
Company were responsible for providing a service
to the automotive and transportation sectors.
Tom spent his time at the Car Lab where he
helped to provide technical reports and approvals
for new cars.
Rachel Liddiard – Mechanical Engineering
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Rachel was successful in applying for a job at
Cadbury Bournville where she was involved in
chocolate manufacture. She was able to put into
practice some of her quality engineering principles
and applied management skills that she had
acquired during her study at Aston.
Robert George began his placement year with 2
semesters of study at the Korea University. He
undertook a range of modules including design
and marketing strategy where he also was able
to acquire Korean language skills. His placement
experience was further enhanced, when on
returning to the UK, he successfully completed 3
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Chris Evans
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Once again we are delighted to present our annual celebration of work from our
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students engaged in a variety of design disciplines. Their close association with
‡…Šƒ‹…ƒŽ‰‹‡‡”‹‰‘™Ž‡†‰‡‡‡”‰‡•‹ƒ›†‹ơ‡”‡–™ƒ›•‹‡ƒ…Š‘ˆ–Š‡
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–•ƒ†•—’’‘”–‹‰™‘”Ǥ
‘—™‹ŽŽƤ†ƒˆƒ•…‹ƒ–‹‰”ƒ‰‡‘ˆ‡™‹†‡ƒ•ƒ††‡•‹‰•—•‹‰™‡ŽŽ”‡•‡ƒ”…Š‡†
materials and processes. The projects demonstrate new technology, high levels of
creativity, modern manufacturing techniques and in some cases new innovation.
These are supported by a clear understanding of market needs and business
potential
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and support a high level of individual creativity. At the same time we recognise and
encourage examples of design in all aspects of industry and enterprise.
Creativity and innovation are key elements in our economic recovery. The
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work in a broad range of industry and professional design opportunities. This has
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universities for graduate employment.
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future professional life.
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ƒŽ‡ƒ”Ž‹‰–‘
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‘Tikus’ is the new face of demand responsive transport. I have taken an in depth look into this unique share taxi
service currently operating in many developing countries across the world. The aim was to provide a new and
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their clientele.
My Next 3 Years
My ambition is to be part of a design team working for a current company at the forefront of the transport
industry, contributing my enthusiasm towards projects to hopefully one day see my own work incorporated
into road going vehicles.
Automotive Product Design (BSc)
ƒŽ‡…†̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͖͙͕͖͔͛͗͗͘
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Volkan Eroglu
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……‘‰‡•–‹‘•ǤŠ‡†‡•‹‰‡†˜‡Š‹…Ž‡•‡ƒ–•
–™‘’ƒ••‡‰‡”•ƒ†…‘„‹‡•ƒ…‘˜‡–‹‘ƒŽ…ƒ”™‹–Šƒ‰›”‘…‘’–‡”Ǥ
›”‘…‘’–‡”ƒ––”‹„—–‡•ƒ‡‹–‡ƒ•›–‘ƪ›
and prevent it from stalling. Transformation from a car into a gyrocopter is executed automatically and includes
a unique rotor blade folding mechanism.The target market consists of businessmen, entrepreneurs and private
customers who regularly travel long distances.
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This concept car, the BMW Z6, is a high-class roadster targeting customers who desire a luxurious version of the
successful Z4. The Z6 includes typical features of BMW such as the kidney grill, a long front and dynamic lines
with negative surfaces creating aesthetics that display a powerful sports car that’s fun to drive.
Automotive Product Design (BSc)
˜‘Žƒ‡”‘‰Ž—̷͛͜Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͔͙͚͛͗͗͘͜͝
Ϊ͘͝ȋ͕Ȍ͚͔͙͕͔͖͚͚͜͝
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My project looks at the possibility of designing a remedy to social issues faced by children in our society, and
in particular, the potential to encourage children to lead more active lives. The product that resulted from this
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‘Ǧƒ”––Šƒ–‡ƒ„Ž‡•–Š‡—•‡”–‘…—•–‘‹•‡Š‹•‘”Š‡”˜‡Š‹…Ž‡—•‹‰ƒ‘Ž‹‡…‘Ƥ‰—”ƒ–‘”Ǥ
I examined branding and marketing techniques that would boost the product’s saleability and would encourage
repeat purchases from the manufacturer.
My Next 3 Years
I would hope to be running a company designing for the transport industry.
Automotive Product Design (BSc)
†—…ƒ̴’‘’‡̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͖͙͚͕͛͗͛͘͝͝
www.beeza-s-a.co.uk
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George Rodford
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Tikus is a design proposal for a new type of Share Taxi. Aimed at developing economies with well established
share taxi systems, the concept blends the attributes of traditional share taxis with modern day appeal and
versatility.
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The purpose of the project is to perpetuate Alfa Romeo’s tradition of stylish sporting greats. Giorgina is a
marriage of modern materials and technologies with the graceful yet assertive lines that make it a genuine Alfa.
Automotive Product Design (BSc)
‰‡‘”‰‡Ǥ”‘†ˆ‘”†̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͖͖͔͛͛͘͜͝͝
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William French
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Š‡‰”ƒ—Žƒ–‡†ˆ‘‘†’”‘†—…–••—…Šƒ•ƪ‘—”ǡ…‘ơ‡‡‘”•—‰ƒ”ƒ”‡”‡…ƒŽŽ‡†„ƒ…–‘–Š‡‹”ˆƒ…–‘”›ˆ‘””‡‡Ž–ǡ–Š‡
laborious tasks are sometimes dealt with manually. The wrapping is sliced open with knives and separated into
two piles, granulates and empty packaging. I took on the task of designing a machine that could help improve
this process. Working closely with two leading British food companies, I researched, designed and developed
ƒ–Š”‡‡•–ƒ‰‡•‡’ƒ”ƒ–‹‘ƒ…Š‹‡–‘•ƒˆ‡Ž›ƒ†‡ƥ
…‹‡–Ž›•’‡‡†—’–Š‡’”‘…‡••ǡ•ƒ˜‹‰…‘’ƒ‹‡•–‹‡ƒ†
money.
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An innovative mouthwash bottle changing the everyday ritual of rinsing your mouth. The new two chamber
ƤŽŽ‹‰‡–Š‘†‡Ž‹‹ƒ–‡•ƒ›—‡…‡••ƒ”›•’‹ŽŽ•ƒ†•–ƒ‹•ˆ”‘–Š‡–”ƒ†‹–‹‘ƒŽ…ƒ’Ǥ›•“—‡‡œ‹‰–Š‡„‘––Ž‡ǡ–Š‡
external pipe feeds the mouthwash all the way up the bottle to the upper chamber ready to be sipped from.
Engineering Product Design (BSc)
‹ŽŽǤǤ”‡…Š̷‰‘‘‰Ž‡ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͖͙͕͙͙͚͔͛͛͝
www.willfrenchdesigns.com
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Jordan Brotherton
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‘—…Š‹•ƒ”‡‹ƒ‰‹ƒ–‹‘‘ˆ–Š‡Š‘—•‡Š‘Ž†Ž‹‰Š–•™‹–…ŠǤ”‹ƒ”‹Ž›’‘™‡”‡† —•‹‰’‹‡œ‘‡Ž‡…‡–”‹…‹–›ǡ–Š‡†‡˜‹…‡
produces it’s own current when interacted with by the user. This allows for it to be placed and operated
anywhere within a house, changing how we currently think of lightswitches. The base can be magnetically
attached to the unit, giving the user the option of using it as a portable controller.
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Š”‘‘—‹‡–‹•ƒ•‹Ž‡–ƒŽƒ”–Šƒ–™ƒ‡•–Š‡—•‡”—’–Š”‘—‰Šƒ‘”‡‰‡–Ž‡ƒ’’”‘ƒ…ŠǤ‡•‹‰‡†ƒ•ƒ”‡•—Ž–‘ˆ
a user-centered group project, the product wakes users using a neoprene armband that gentley vibrates and
clenches. The alarm is based on the user’s importance of getting up, with them experiencing a more gradual
wake up if the setting is low when compared to a higher priority.
Indutrial Product Design (BSc)
‘”†ƒ„”‘–Š‡”–‘̷‰ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͚͚͖͛͜͜͝͝͝͝
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Jack Livermore
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In a world where one third of all food produced for human consumption goes to waste - the UK alone producing
7.2 billon tonnes of this in one year, the 56% of local councils attempting to tackle this issue clearly cannot
ƒơ‘”†–Š‡ˆƒ…–‘”•™Š‹…Š‹‰Š–†‡–‡”’‡‘’Ž‡ˆ”‘”‡…›…Ž‹‰–Š‡‹”ˆ‘‘†™ƒ•–‡Ǥ‡–ǡ‹ƒ”‡…‡–•—”˜‡›ǡ͔͛Ψ‘ˆ
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consider purchasing a replacement product were it available. To meet this obvious demand, I have redesigned
„‘–Š–Š‡‹†‘‘”†‘‡•–‹…ƒ†‘—–†‘‘”…‘ŽŽ‡…–‹‘„‹•‹ƒƒ––‡’––‘”‡•‘Ž˜‡–Š‡…—””‡–‹••—‡•–Šƒ–ƒơ‡…–
homeowners. I have also addressed the potential for a reduction in the food waste produced via an iphone app
which accompanies these products.
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Aston University library was not a very notable building until 2010 when it was given a facelift and modernised
by introducing a large glass entrance. To improve this styling further, I designed sculptural signage which
consisted of an amalgamation of the University logo with the leaves of an open book. Springs attached to the
base of the back four triangles allow them to move in the wind and further resemble an open book. with the
implementation of a QR code, students are able to access the university library catalogue with a quick scan on
–Š‡‹”•ƒ”–’Š‘‡Ǣ–Š‡†‡•‹‰–Š‡”‡ˆ‘”‡’”‘˜‹†‹‰‘”‡–ŠƒŒ—•–ƒƒ‡•–Š‡–‹…ˆ—…–‹‘Ǥ
Industrial Product Design (BSc)
ŒŽ‹˜‡”‘”‡†‡•‹‰̷‰ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͔͔͖͖͛͛͘͘͜
http://tiny.cc/jlivermore
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
‘…ƒ•–‡”•‡”‘•’ƒ…‡
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Sukhdeep Sarai
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
› ƤƒŽ ›‡ƒ” ’”‘Œ‡…– ‹• „ƒ•‡† ‘ ƒ „‹…›…Ž‡ ”‡Žƒ–‡† ‹Œ—”› …ƒŽŽ‡† …›…Ž‹•–ǯ• ’ƒŽ•›Ǥ Š‹• ‹Œ—”› …ƒ—•‡• –Š‡ ”‹†‡” –‘
feel discomfort when cycling. My solution is the eBars. This prototype is a new concept in which the rider can
…Šƒ‰‡’‘•‹–‹‘ƒŽŽ‡˜‹ƒ–‹‰’”‡••—”‡•‘–Š‡™”‹•–™Š‹…Š’”‹ƒ”›…ƒ—•‡–Š‡‹Œ—”›Ǥ‡‡†„ƒ…‘ơ—•‡”•™Š‘Šƒ˜‡
cyclist’s palsy state that this prototype does help reduce pain and they would very much like to see further
development for this project.
My Next 3 Years
I hope to be working for a design company, possibly a design job in a car manufacturer company.
Industrial Product Design (BSc)
—Š†‡‡’ƒ”ƒ‹̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͙͚͕͚͚͛͛͘͘͜͜͝
Easy Installation
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The eBar prototype switching from standard layout
to a 75 degrees layout
Hoven Wong
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
Cooking was seen as a time consuming activity among students, and resulted in them having unhealthy meals.
A solution was needed to solve the problems of time, convenience and encourage people to return to healthy
eating habits. Concurrently, data showed that social living trends would shift in the future, with young people
less likely to cohabit in their twenties and thirties in comparison with current trends. Large cooking devices
would therefore see a drop in demand. The project saw the redesign of a compact cooking device, which
involved fewer steps to operate for the user and reduced cooking times enabling increased user enjoyment.
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The second project was for the Aston University Library Sign design competition. The brief was interpreted as
Ǯ’”‘†—…‹‰ƒ”ƒ†‹…ƒŽƒ†‹‘˜ƒ–‹˜‡†‡•‹‰–‘”‡’”‡•‡––Š‡Ž‹„”ƒ”›ǯǤŠ‡ƤƒŽ…‘…‡’–”‡•—Ž–‡†‹ƒƒ„•–”ƒ…–
focal point to be situated in front of the glass atrium.
Industrial Product Design (BSc)
™‘‰Š™̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘ǤŠ
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͖͙͔͕͖͛͛͗͗͜
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Formed with two Aston University logos in different colours,
these butterflies represent the students of Aston University and
the people of different colours in the world. The butterflies always
gather in plants and flowers with lots of pollen, which is why
they should be placed near the library because it contains lots of
knowledge (pollen) needed by the students.
Chris Cassettari
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› ƤƒŽ ›‡ƒ” ’”‘Œ‡…– Ž‘‘• ‹–‘ –Š‡ †‡•‹‰ ’‘••‹„‹Ž‹–‹‡• ‘ˆ Š‘—•‡Š‘Ž† ’”‘†—…–• ’‘™‡”‡† —•‹‰ ‹†—…–‹‘
charging. There is huge potential for wireless power to revolutionise the way in which all powered devices
interact with electricity, and my project looks into how everyday products could be radically changed. Because
the technology is developing so quickly it is important for any businesses looking to adopt the technology to do
‹–“—‹…Ž›ƒ†‰ƒ‹ƒƤ”•–‘˜‡”ƒ†˜ƒ–ƒ‰‡‘˜‡”…‘’‡–‹–‘”•Ǥ
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
The modular poly-tunnel is a greenhouse aimed at famished areas of Africa. The Low-Emissivity sheeting blocks
Š‡ƒ–™Š‹Ž•–Ž‡––‹‰–Š”‘—‰ŠŽ‹‰Š–Ǣ–Š‹•…”‡ƒ–‡•ƒ–”‘’‹…ƒŽ‰”‘™‹‰‡˜‹”‘‡–ƒŽŽ‘™‹‰ˆ‘”ƒ•—•–ƒ‹ƒ„Ž‡•‘—”…‡
of food. Any rain fall is also captured by the poly tunnel and stored in a reservoir created from the product
packaging.
Product Design Management (BSc)
…Š”‹•…ƒ••‡––ƒ”‹̷›ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͚͚͕͛͛͘͘͜͝͝
http://tiny.cc/ccassettari
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
”‹˜‡™‘”•–†
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Katie Ennis
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
‘ŽŽ‘™‹‰ ƒ ͕͘ ‘–Š †—•–”‹ƒŽ Žƒ…‡‡– ƒ– ”ƒˆ– ‘‘†•ǡ ƒ ”‡•‡ƒ”…Š ’”‘Œ‡…– ‹–‘ •—•–ƒ‹ƒ„Ž‡ ƒ–‡”‹ƒŽ• ˆ‘”
‘ơ‡‡ƒ…ƒ‰‹‰™ƒ••‡–„›–Š‡‹”Ƭƒ…ƒ‰‹‰‡ƒǤˆ–‡”…‘†—…–‹‰‹†‡’–Šƒ–‡”‹ƒŽ•”‡•‡ƒ”…Šˆ‘”–Š‡
…‘’ƒ›–Š‹•‘™Ž‡†‰‡™ƒ•ƒ’’Ž‹‡†–‘ƒ†‹ơ‡”‡–’”‘†—…–•‡…–‘”ǡƒ––‡’–‹‰–‘”‡†‡•‹‰•‹‰Ž‡—•‡‡†‹…ƒŽ
disposables to make them more sustainable. The outcome was the redesign of disposable forceps used for
swabbing in surgery. The new design was made from biopolymers which were sustainably sourced and acted
as a biofuel when incinerated.
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
”‘‘–‹‘ ‘ˆ Š‡ƒŽ–Š ƒ† •ƒ‹–ƒ–‹‘ ’‘•– ƒ–—”ƒŽ †‹•ƒ•–‡”• ‹• ƒ ƒŒ‘” ‹••—‡ ˆ‘” ”‡Ž‹‡ˆ ™‘”‡”•Ǥ ‘—‹–›
Amenity Centres were therefore designed to help rebuild broken communities. They incorporated facilities for
personal hygiene, laundry, cooking and dishwashing and would be a permanent replacement for emergency aid
previously provided. Initial development for the Laundry Station is shown.
Product Design Management (BSc)
ƒ–‡‡̷͜͝Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͕͖͔͛͗͛͛͘͘
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
”ƒˆ–‘‘†•Ƭ
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Jacob Harley-Yeadon
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
Š‡…ƒ‹‡‰”‘‘‹‰†‡˜‹…‡‹•ƒ‡”‰‘‘‹…ƒŽŽ›†‡•‹‰‡†ǡŠƒ†Š‡Ž†–‘‘Ž–Šƒ–ƒ‹•–‘…Šƒ‰‡–Š‡•–ƒ–—•
quo of the grooming industry, as well as reducing physical stresses, tool numbers and grooming time. The
product provides numerous features in one universal device. These features were established through research,
testing, experimentation and interviews with industry professionals.
ǤǤǤǤ
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
Š‡‹•ƒ•–‡”‘†ǡ‹•ƒ…‘…‡’–†‡•‹‰–Šƒ–ƒ‹•–‘‡‡–†‹•ƒ•–‡””‡Ž‹‡ˆ‡‡†•ǤŠ‡‘†’”‘˜‹†‡•ƒ…‘ˆ‘”–ƒ„Ž‡ǡ
easy to transport, housing for one or more persons and features innovative solutions to provide food, warmth,
shelter, comfort and water.
Product Design Management (BSc)
Šƒ”Ž‡››‡ƒ†‘̷‰‘‘‰Ž‡ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͚͖͚͖͚͛͗͛͜͝
http://tiny.cc/jharleyyeadon
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Š‹Ž„‹†‡”ƒœ”ƒ
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
›ƤƒŽ›‡ƒ”’”‘Œ‡…–™ƒ•„ƒ•‡†‘…”‡ƒ–‹‰ƒ’”‘†—…–™Š‹…Š™‘—Ž†Š‡Ž’—•‡”•–‘ƒƒ‰‡–Š‡‹”™ƒ•–‡†‡‡”‰›
‘”‡ ‡ơ‡…–‹˜‡Ž›Ǥ Š‡ ’”‘†—…– …”‡ƒ–‡† ™ƒ• ƒ —Ž–‹Ǧˆ—…–‹‘ƒŽ ’‘”–ƒ„Ž‡ …Šƒ”‰‡” ƒ‹‡† ƒ– „‡‹‰ —•‡† ™‹–Š
portable technology.
–Š‡””‘Œ‡…–•
Š‡‘”–ƒ„Ž‡–‡”‹Ž‹•ƒ–‹‘ƒ’•—Ž‡™ƒ•ƒ”‡•—Ž–‘ˆƒ‰”‘—’’”‘Œ‡…–ƒ‹‡†ƒ–†‹•ƒ•–‡””‡Ž‹‡ˆ•…‡ƒ”‹‘•ǤŠ‹•
product works with small objects such as needles and has a compact form to improve portability. This allows
for it to be used in a variety of disaster situations. For one of my other projects I designed the Lazer Maze which
was created with a light sensor. The product was targeted at the executive toy market and consisted of a simple
goal of completing the maze using a laser without triggering the light sensor underneath the maze.
Product Design Management (BSc)
†Ǥƒœ”ƒ̷‰ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͚͚͕͕͙͔͛͛͝͝
www.dsevenfour.com
www.behance.net/d74
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Rosie Ansell
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
› ‹–‡”‡•–• †‹”‡…–Ž› ‹ƪ—‡…‡† › …Š‘‹…‡ ‘ˆ †‡‰”‡‡ …‘—”•‡Ǥ „‡Ž‹‡˜‡ –Šƒ– ’”‘–‡…–‹‰ –Š‡ ‡˜‹”‘‡– ƒ†
‡…‘—”ƒ‰‹‰•—•–ƒ‹ƒ„Ž‡†‡˜‡Ž‘’‡–ƒ”‡‡••‡–‹ƒŽƒ†•Š‘—Ž†„‡‡›ˆƒ…–‘”•‹–Š‡ˆ—–—”‡‘ˆ†‡•‹‰Ǥ›ƤƒŽ
year project is about sustainable ways to bring electricity to developing countries with a focus on helping
children. It consists of playground equipment, some of which generates electricity, and a charging station to
store and supply it. This provides educational recreation by teaching children about how electricity is generated
while they play. The equipment is designed mostly with local materials, so the community can maintain and
repair it.
My Next 3 Years
In a product design job that is helping me develop my skills and implement the principals of sustainable design.
Sustainable Product Design (BSc)
”‘•‹‡̷ƒ•‡ŽŽǤ‡Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͕͚͔͖͛͛͗͘͜͝
www.rosieansell.com
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Rob George
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
Š‡ˆ‘…—•‘ˆ–Š‡’”‘Œ‡…–™ƒ•–‘†‡˜‡Ž‘’ƒ‡™†‡’Ž‘›‡–‡–Š‘†ˆ‘”’‘”–ƒ„Ž‡Ƥ”‡‡š–‹‰—‹•Š‡”•ǤŠ‡‡™
concept features a “pull sleeve” that replaces the conventional extinguisher safety pin. This enables the user to
easily remove the safety mechanism and activate the extinguisher with a single movement. The sleeve creates
a more intuitive and quicker approach to operating the extinguisher. The new concept also features velcro
mounting, reduced weight and the option to pull rather than carry the extinguisher when required.
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
Urban Herb is a self-watering balcony garden, a project developed for an international aluminium extrusion
…‘’‡–‹–‹‘ǤŠ‡‰ƒ”†‡‹•‹†‡ƒŽˆ‘”‰”‘™‹‰•ƒŽŽ’Žƒ–•ƒ†Š‡”„•™‹–Š‹…‘Ƥ‡†ƒ”‡ƒ•ǤŠ‡‰ƒ”†‡…ƒ„‡
used both in and outside the home and has been design to be installed on Juliet style balconies, making use of
previously unused space.
Sustainable Product Design (BSc)
‰‡‘”‰‡”̷ƒ•–‘Ǥƒ…Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͕͕͖͚͕͛͛͘͘͝
Žƒ…‡‡–•
Study: Korea University
Industrial: GTG Engineering
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Josh Asphall
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
› †‡•‹‰ ȋ‘Žƒ”Ȃ‘‘ŽȌ ‹• ƒ •‘Žƒ” ’‘”–ƒ„Ž‡ ˜ƒ……‹‡ ”‡ˆ”‹‰‡”ƒ–‘”ǡ ™Š‹…Š ƒŽŽ‘™• †‘…–‘”• ƒ† ‡†‹…ƒŽ •–ƒơ ‹
†‡˜‡Ž‘’‹‰…‘—–”‹‡•–‘–”‡ƒ–’ƒ–‹‡–•™‹–Š‘—––Š‡‡‡†ˆ‘”ƒ‹•‡Ž‡…–”‹…‹–›Ǥ–†‘‡•–Š‹•„›—•‹‰ƪ‡š‹„Ž‡•‘Žƒ”
panels that provide power to the refrigerator.
My Next 3 Years
Š‘’‡–‘„‡ƒ•—……‡••ˆ—Ž•‡…‘†ƒ”›•…Š‘‘Ž–‡ƒ…Š‡”ǡ–‡ƒ…Š‹‰…Š‹Ž†”‡ƒ„‘—––Š‡™‘†‡”•‘ˆ‡•‹‰‡…Š‘Ž‘‰›Ǣ
advancing on to become a Head Teacher of a secondary school.
Product Design Management (BSc)
Œ‘•Šƒ•’ŠƒŽŽ̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͖͙͕͙͛͛͛͗͘͝
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Mosh Laher
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
‘” › ‹ƒŽ ‡ƒ” ”‘Œ‡…–ǡ Ž‘‘‡† ‹–‘ –”‡ƒ–‹‰ ‡ƒ•‘ƒŽ ơ‡…–‹˜‡ ‹•‘”†‡” ‹ –Š‡ ™‘”’Žƒ…‡Ǥ Š‡ ƒ‹
‘„Œ‡…–‹˜‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ’”‘Œ‡…– ™ƒ• –‘ …”‡ƒ–‡ ƒ ‘”‡ ‡ơ‡…–‹˜‡ǡ •‹’Ž‡ –‘ —•‡ ’”‘†—…– ™Š‹…Š …‘—Ž† „‡ —•‡† ‹ ƒ
‘ƥ
…‡ ‡˜‹”‘‡–Ǥ Š‡ •‘Ž—–‹‘ ™ƒ• Dz‹–‡Ǧ–dzǢ ƒ •ƒŽŽ •‹œ‡† †‡˜‹…‡ǡ •ƒ‡ †‹‡•‹‘• ƒ• ƒ ‘•–Ǧ– ‘–‡ ’ƒ†
™Š‹…Š‹…‘”’‘”ƒ–‡†„”‹‰Š–Ž‹‰Š–ǯ•ƒ•™‡ŽŽƒ•ƒ‹„—‹Ž–‹‘‹•‡”ǤŠ‡—‹–™ƒ•„ƒ––‡”›’‘™‡”‡†ƒ†…‘—Ž†„‡
recharged from a docking station.
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
The Thermotech G17 Heated Ski Boot is a sensory device that solves the problem of getting cold feet when
skiing. It uses a thermistor sensor system that monitors the temperature of the user’s foot and triggers a
Š‡ƒ–‹‰‡Ž‡‡–‹ˆ–Š‡–‡’‡”ƒ–—”‡ˆƒŽŽ•„‡Ž‘™ƒ’”‡Ǧ†‡–‡”‹‡†Ƥ‰—”‡ǤŠ‹•’”‘†—…–‹•†‡•‹‰‡†–‘‘Ž›Š‡ƒ–
the users foot when it becomes cold thus saving battery power and stopping the users foot from becoming
uncomfortably hot.
Product Design Management (BSc)
‘•Š̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͕͙͕͙͔͕͔͛͛͘
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
The Norwood School, London
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Jade Vuong
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
› ƤƒŽ ›‡ƒ” ’”‘†—…– †‡•‹‰ —•‡• ƒ ‹‘˜ƒ–‹˜‡ ‡–Š‘† ‘ˆ ‘‹–‘”‹‰ ƒ ‹†‹˜‹†—ƒŽ• ’”‡†‹…–‡† Š›†”ƒ–‹‘
status. The end product uses the Harris Benedict Formula to determine the individuals Basal Metabolic Rate
to give the calorie requirements. It then uses an activity intensity index, measured using a pedometer, to get a
more accurate individual calorie requirement based on their level of physical activity. The product has a simple
user interface that runs through a set of menus allowing the user to input their physical details before displaying
the calculations results.
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
The communal cooker design is intended to maximise the area that a user can cook on. The hobs work through
induction heating when cooking slates are placed on the worktop. The surface unit contains a wireless electrical
emitting device that allows the slates to be powered wirelessly when in contact with the surface.
Product Design Management (BSc)
Œƒ†‡Ǥ˜—‘‰̷‰‘‘‰Ž‡ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
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Balushanga Baskaran
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
‡…Šƒ‹…ƒŽ ‡š‘•‡Ž‡–‘• †‡˜‹…‡ —•‡† –‘ ”‡†—…‡ –”‡‘” …ƒ—•‡† „› ƒ”‹•‘ǯ• ‹•‡ƒ•‡ǡ ••‡–‹ƒŽ ”‡‘”
and Multiple Sclerosis. This device enables the user to keep a steady arm while performing daily tasks such as
drinking a cup of tea, writing, using cutlery and operating portable electronic devices.
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
’”‘„Ž‡™ƒ•‹†‡–‹Ƥ‡†™‹–Š’—„Ž‹…–”ƒ•’‘”–•‡ƒ–‹‰ǤŠ‡‡š‹•–‹‰’—„Ž‹…–”ƒ•’‘”–•‡ƒ–‹‰‹•Ž‡••…‘ˆ‘”–ƒ„Ž‡
for passengers who are travelling a long distance. They are stuck in a cabin for a long time with less leg space to
stretch, no space for the passengers to walk around and no room to keep big luggage. This new radical design
will give travellers a whole new experience. The user can adjust the arm, leg and back rest according to their
preference. The user can also incline the seat and lean on it when they feel like stretching their legs.
Product Design Management (BSc)
•Šƒ‰ƒ”̴„̷›ƒŠ‘‘Ǥ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͔͖͙͖͙͛͗͝͝
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Mohammed Moosa
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
The current hairdryers on the market are commonplace, they have the basic function of drying hair without
‹‘˜ƒ–‹‘ ƒ† ƒ ‡–Š‘† ƒ† ’”‘…‡•• –Šƒ– Šƒ• ”‡ƒ‹‡† —…Šƒ‰‡† ˆ‘” †‡…ƒ†‡•Ǥ Š‡ ”Ǥ‹Ǥ”‘ ȋ”›Ϊ”‘Ȍǡ
aims to bring to the market a radically new method of drying and straightening long hair. It boasts a massive
”‡†—…–‹‘ ‹ –‹‡ •’‡– †”›‹‰ ƒ† •–”ƒ‹‰Š–‡‹‰ǡ ‘˜‡” …‘˜‡–‹‘ƒŽ ‡ƒ• ƒ† †‡•‹‰•Ǥ Š‡ ”Ǥ‹Ǥ”‘ Šƒ• ƒ
˜ƒ”‹‡–›‘ˆˆ‡ƒ–—”‡•ƒ†„‡‡Ƥ–•–Šƒ–ƒ”‡ƒ††‹–‹‘ƒŽ–‘–Š‡•–ƒ†ƒ”†Šƒ‹”†”›‡”Ǣ–Š‡ƒ‹ˆ‡ƒ–—”‡„‡‹‰–Š‡ƒ„‹Ž‹–›
to dry and straighten hair at the same time.
My Next 3 Years
I see myself working either for myself or for a company of which I am enthusiastic about.
Industrial Product Design (BSc)
‘‘•ƒ̷‰ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͖͖͚͚͙͖͛͛͛͜͜
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͕͙͔͕͛͛͛͜͝͝
™™™Ǥƪ‹…”Ǥ…‘Ȁ‘‘•ƒ
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Michael Andev
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
͖͔͕͖ǡ™‡Ž‹˜‡‹ƒ•‘…‹‡–›™Š‡”‡‡š‡”…‹•‡‹•—•‡†–‘‰ƒ‹ƒ„‡––‡”Ž‘‘ƒ†„‡––‡”Š‡ƒŽ–Š„‡‡Ƥ–•Ǥ‹š‡†ƒ”–‹ƒŽ
ƒ”–•ȋȌ‹••Ž‘™Ž›„‡…‘‹‰‘”‡ƒ†‘”‡’‘’—Žƒ”ƒ•–‹‡‰‘‡•‘ƒ†–Š‡’—”’‘•‡‘ˆ›ƤƒŽ›‡ƒ”’”‘Œ‡…–
was to design and create a product which would assist with MMA. Reducing the amount of resources required
to assemble a home gym would be the sole purpose of the product. The generation of such a product could
provide motivation to people of all ages to exercise and learn a discipline which could be potentially lifesaving.
My Next 3 Years
Šƒ˜‡‘•’‡…‹Ƥ…’Žƒ„—–™‹ŽŽƒ‡•—”‡–‘Ž‘‘‘—–ˆ‘”‘’’‘”–—‹–‹‡•–Šƒ–…‘‡›™ƒ›ƒ†–ƒ‡–Š‡Ǥ
Product Design Management (BSc)
̴ƒ†‡˜̷͚Ž‹˜‡Ǥ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͚͛͗͘͘͘͜͝͝͝
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Kevin Walsh
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
Entertainment industries are ever expanding in our country, and the need for new solutions to both the staging
and the seating are required to accommodate these changes. After examining the market, it was clear that
current outdoor audience seating solutions requires either too much of an initial set-up period, or a considerable
lack of comfort for the user. This project gave me the opportunity to not only tackle two problems at once, but
ƒŽ•‘‹’”‘˜‡›‡˜ƒŽ—ƒ–‹˜‡ƒ†”‡•‡ƒ”…Š‡–Š‘†•–‘…‘‡–‘ƒƤƒŽ•‘Ž—–‹‘Ǥ
My Next 3 Years
I hope to be working within a UK design consultancy or a sector of manufacturing and design.
Product Design Management (BSc)
™ƒŽ•Š„̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͕͔͙͛͗͗͘͘͘
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Jagdeep Singh Sidhu
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
The need to exercise is becoming more apparent in present times, as the level of health scares is increasing.
However people today live a busy lifestyle, which means they may not have the time to participate in physical
activity. A major concern seems to be amongst women who have given birth and have excess fat around the
abdominal area, however do not have the time to exercise. The solution to this problem is The Ab-Station, a
device which can be set up in the user’s home, which allows them to exercise the abdominal area, when it suits
them.
My Next 3 Years
Although I am open to opportunities, in the next three years I am hoping to run and own my own design
consultancy.
Product Design Management (BSc)
Œ̴•‹†Š—̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͔͖͔͚͛͗͛͛͜͜
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”‘ˆ
‡‘ơƒ•Ž‡›
”‘ˆ‡••‘”‘ˆ‡…Šƒ‹…ƒŽ‰‹‡‡”‹‰
This is Aston’s twelfth year of Formula Student – and it’s going to be our best!
Each year a team of students designs and builds a race car ‘from the tyres up’ and
then competes at Silverstone circuit against teams from around the globe. Typically
we are the best-placed university in the West Midlands and top 25% globally but the
year-by-year improvements we’ve hoped for haven’t materialised.
As always we’ve faced our share of technical and time challenges and we’ve spent
–Š‡›‡ƒ”’Žƒ›‹‰…ƒ–…ŠǦ—’Ǣ„—––Š‡…ƒ”’”‘‹•‡•–‘„‡‰‘‘†ƒ†™‡Šƒ˜‡ƒ…‘‹––‡†
–‡ƒƒ†‹’”‘˜‡†ƒƒ‰‡‡–’”‘…‡••‡•Ǣ™‡ǯ˜‡’—–‘”‡‡ơ‘”–‹–‘–Š‡†‡•‹‰
process, quality and manufacturing control.
Our new weapons this year include a lighter car, Honda race engine with automatic
clutch, better chassis design, and better business and design plans for the static
events. The Formula Student event at Silverstone is 11 – 15 July 2012 – why not come
along and see how we get on?
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student
Rachel Liddiard
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
‘”—Žƒ•–—†‡–™ƒ•›…Š‘‹…‡ˆ‘”›ƤƒŽ›‡ƒ”’”‘Œ‡…–•ƒ•‹–‹•ƒŠ‹‰ŠŽ›”‡‰ƒ”†‡†‡‰‹‡‡”‹‰…‘’‡–‹–‹‘Ǥ
The role of engine management and tuning was selected as it was the most technically challenging and an
extremely integral part of the project. This year’s engine is a Honda CBR600rr which I selected by comparing
three engines using a decision matrix using robust technical data to select the most suitable engine. I have
successfully tuned the engine using a dynamometer and mapping software to gain the best performance out of
it while learning constantly throughout this process. It has been a demanding but extremely rewarding project
that I have thoroughly enjoyed.
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
Alongside the engine tuning I also designed an engine cradle for the Formula Student car. I thought about many
criteria when designing it including strength, accessibility and location. It is designed to release the engine
vertically, for easy removal, using a split clamp design. It is also embedded within the rear chassis which plays to
–Š‡•–”‡‰–Š•‘ˆƒ…ƒ”„‘Ƥ„”‡‘‘…‘“—‡Ǥ
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
”Ž‹††‹ƒ”†̷͕͔͔‰ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͕͖͕͔͔͕͛͛͝
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
Cadbury Kraft Foods
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Student
Jack Name
Allery
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
I took up a project within the Formula Student Team, which looked at redesigning the Un-Sprung Assembly of
the car. This consists of three general components: the uprights, hubs and wheel bearings, which essentially
connect the wheels to the chassis whilst allowing them to turn. The main purpose of the project was to reduce
their mass whilst maintaining their operating function, thus improving the car’s performance. This was achieved
through understanding the dynamic motion of the car and calculating the magnitude and direction of the
Ž‘ƒ†‹‰ˆ‘”…‡•‡š’‡”‹‡…‡†„›‹–ǤŠ‹•‹ƪ—‡…‡†–Š‡ƒ–‡”‹ƒŽ•—•‡†ǡ†‡•‹‰ƒ†•‹œ‹‰‘ˆ–Š‡…‘’‘‡–•Ǥ‹‹–‡
Element Analysis was used to predict its performance and verify the design.
My Next 3 Years
ǯ ƪ‡š‹„Ž‡ ƒ• –‘ ™Šƒ– ‹†—•–”› ǯŽŽ „‡ ™‘”‹‰ ‹ǡ „—– –Š‡ ƒ‹ ƒ‹ ‹• –‘ „‡ ’”‘‰”‡••‹‰ –‘™ƒ”†• Šƒ”–‡”‡†
Engineer status.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
ƒŽŽ‡”›Œ‰̷‰ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͖͙͖͚͛͗͘͘͜͝
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James Nicholls
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
The objective was to design and build the front and rear suspension systems for the Aston University formula
student racing car. The main aspect was the design of suspension geometry and a suitable anti-roll system.
It also involved specifying all suspension parameters to provide a setup which gave optimum handling
characteristics. The introduction of adjustable wishbone mounting points and front anti-roll bar has allowed for
greater adjustability to the dynamics of the car depending upon driver preference and conditions on race day.
The car will be raced at Silverstone against other Universities from around the globe.
My Next 3 Years
Working in the Automotive Industry, hopefully involved in motorsport.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
Œ̴̷͜͝Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͚͙͔͔͙͕͛͜͝͝
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Aminuddin
StudentOsmani
Name
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
› ƤƒŽ ›‡ƒ” ’”‘Œ‡…– ‹• –Š‡ †‡•‹‰ ƒ† ƒ—ˆƒ…–—”‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ •–‘ ‹˜‡”•‹–› ͖͔͕͖ ”‡ƒ” …Šƒ••‹• ˆ‘” ‘”—Žƒ
–—†‡–ǤŠ‡’”‘Œ‡…–•–ƒ”–•”‹‰Š–ˆ”‘–Š‡…‘…‡’–—ƒŽ•–ƒ‰‡‘ˆ–Š‡†‡•‹‰–Š”‘—‰Š–‘•‡–…Š‡•ǡȋ‘’—–‡”
‹†‡†‡•‹‰•Ȍƒ†ƤƒŽ‘’–‹‹•ƒ–‹‘•„‡ˆ‘”‡–Š‡‘†‡Ž‹•„—‹Ž–ǤŠ‡†‡•‹‰‘ˆ–Š‡…Šƒ••‹•‹–•‡Žˆ‹•†‡Ƥ‡†ƒ†
„—‹Ž–ƒ”‘—†–Š‡…‘’‘‡–•–Šƒ–‹–Š‘—•‡•™‹–Šƒ‹•–‘’”‘˜‹†‡•—ƥ
…‹‡–ƒ……‡••ƒ†ƒ‹”ƪ‘™–‘–Š‡•‡’ƒ”–•Ǥ
Apart from this another important objective was reducing the weight of the car which was achieved through
a program known as COSMOS. The COSMOS program is a simulator that re-enacts physical loads acting on an
object therefore allowing for loading to be applied to the chassis as if it were in motion.
My Next 3 Years
My interests have always been focused on the car industry, so it should come as no surprise that my goal is to
be a part of this industry.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
‹—††‹̷Ž‹˜‡Ǥ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͕͕͛͘͘͜͝͝͝͝
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Š‘ƒ•ƒ™Ž‡›
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
Using Finite Element Analysis and physical testing, my project was to optimise the chassis of this year’s Formula
Student car in an attempt to reduce the weight whilst maintaining the structural integrity and safety of the
chassis.
My Next 3 Years
I hope to be in a job which is not only interesting but one that I enjoy.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
–ˆ†’ƒ™Ž‡›̷‰ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͔͔͖͙͛͛͘͘͘
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‹…Šƒ”†‡†Ž‡›
Student Name
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
› ƤƒŽ ›‡ƒ” ’”‘Œ‡…– ™ƒ• –‘ †‡•‹‰ǡ ƒ—ˆƒ…–—”‡ ƒ† –‡•– –Š‡ ‡‰‹‡ ƒ…‹ŽŽƒ”› •›•–‡• ˆ‘” –Š‡ ͖͔͕͖ •–‘
‹˜‡”•‹–›‘”—Žƒ–—†‡–ƒ”ǤŠ‹•’”‘Œ‡…–ˆ‘…—••‡†‘–Š‡ˆ—‡Žƒ†…‘‘Ž‹‰•›•–‡••’‡…‹Ƥ…ƒŽŽ›Ǥ—‡–‘–Š‡
fact the team is using a new engine this year, a complete redesign of both systems was required. Components for
both systems were either procured from external suppliers or manufactured in-house, with industry standard
design and manufacturing techniques being utilised. The result was the full production of both systems, and
their complete validation in the testing regime of the 2012 car.
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
›•‡…‘†’”‘Œ‡…–™ƒ•–‘ƒƒ‰‡–Š‡Ž‘‰‹•–‹…•ƒ†Ƭˆ‘”–Š‡–‡ƒ‹–•‡ŽˆǤ•’ƒ”–‘ˆ–Š‡ƒƒ‰‡‡––‡ƒ
I was required to attend weekly management meetings and report back to the other team managers and the
university. My responsibilities were varied and ranged from managing the procurement of components from
•—’’Ž‹‡”•–‘’”‘†—…‹‰ƒ”ƒ‰‡‘ˆƬŽ‹–‡”ƒ–—”‡Ǥ
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
’‡†Ž‡›”Œ̷‰ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͖͖͙͕͕͛͜͜͝͝
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Onwell Moyo
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
To maintain consistent and continual performance improvement year on year a Quality Management System
has been developed within the project. Industry-standard quality methods were introduced in order to ensure
–Š‡ ‡ơ‡…–‹˜‡ †‡•‹‰ ƒ† ‹’Ž‡‡–ƒ–‹‘ ‘ˆ ’”‘…‡••‡• –Šƒ– ™‹ŽŽ ”‡•—Ž– ‹ ƒ Š‹‰Š “—ƒŽ‹–› …ƒ” ’”‘†—…‡† ™‹–Š‹
budget, on time, every time.
My Next 3 Years
‘”‹‰–‘™ƒ”†•—•‹‡••‡˜‡Ž‘’‡–Ȁ‰‹‡‡”‹‰ƒƒ‰‡‡–™‹–Š‹–Š‡‡”‘•’ƒ…‡‹†—•–”›Ǥ
Design Engineering (BEng)
‘™‡ŽŽ‘›‘̷›ƒŠ‘‘Ǥ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͔͔͔͚͛͗͗͝͝
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
Goodrich
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Student
Richard Name
Luker
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
I have had the pleasure of managing the production team for Aston Formula Student this year, keeping them on
their toes whilst trying to pass on as much of my experience as possible to a great group of engineers. As well
as manufacturing manager I have been responsible for the drive-train. This includes a revolutionary new auto…Ž—–…Šƒ†‰‡ƒ”•Š‹ˆ–•›•–‡ƒŽ‘‰™‹–Š–Š‡†”‹˜‡…Šƒ‹ǡ†‹ơ‡”‡–‹ƒŽƒ††”‹˜‡Ǧ•Šƒˆ–•Ǥˆ–Š‡”‡‹•–‹‡Š‘’‡ˆ—ŽŽ›
there will be a few more electronic toys to help the drivers take the lead for Aston 2012.
My Next 3 Years
Hopefully I will be working for a motorsport engineering company or automotive research and development
department.
Mechanical Engineering Systems (BEng)
‹…Šƒ”†Ǥ—‡”̷
‘‘†”‹…ŠǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͚͙͛͗͜͜͜͝͝͝
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Tom Scoble
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
›ƤƒŽ›‡ƒ”’”‘Œ‡…–…‘•‹•–‡†‘ˆ†‡•‹‰‹‰ƒ†„—‹Ž†‹‰–Š‡ˆ”‘–…Šƒ••‹•‘ˆ–Š‡͖͔͕͖•–‘‘”—Žƒ–—†‡–
ƒ”ǤŠ‡…Šƒ••‹•™ƒ•ƒ…ƒ”„‘Ƥ„”‡‘‘…‘“—‡™‹–ŠƒƒŽ—‹‹—Š‘‡›…‘„…‘”‡Ǥˆ‘—†–Š‹•’”‘Œ‡…–˜‡”›
challenging but very interesting. I enjoyed working in a team and I believe that without the dedication and
teamwork of the team this project would not have been as successful.
My Next 3 Years
Š‘’‡–‘„‡™‘”‹‰ˆ‘”ƒ•—……‡••ˆ—Ž…‘’ƒ›‘–‡…‡••ƒ”‹Ž›†‘‹‰†‡•‹‰„—–ƒŒ‘„–Šƒ–•ƒ–‹•Ƥ‡•‡Ǥ
Automotive Design (BSc)
–‘•…‘„Ž‡̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͔͔͖͖͛͗͘͝͝͝
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
Atisae Automotive
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Matthew
Student
Stevenson
Name
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
I designed the driver’s environment for the 2012 Aston Formula Student car. This includes components such as
the pedal box, seat, headrest and steering wheel. All these components encompass a variety of materials and
manufacturing methods ranging from Carbon Fibre curing to sheet metal work. To ensure everyone from the
•ƒŽŽ‡•–ˆ‡ƒŽ‡–‘–Š‡Žƒ”‰‡•–ƒŽ‡…ƒƤ–‹–Š‡‡˜‹”‘‡–ǡƒ–Š”‘’‘‡–”‹…†ƒ–ƒƒ†‡”‰‘‘‹…•™‡”‡‡›Ǥ
I also acted as the design manager for the car, this involved overseeing the design of the complete car ensuring
–Šƒ––Š‡”‡™‡”‡‘‹–‡”ˆ‡”‡…‡•„‡–™‡‡†‹ơ‡”‡–…‘’‘‡–•Ǥ
My Next 3 Years
In 3 years I hope to have a successful and promising career within the automotive engineering industry.
Automotive Design (BSc)
ƒ–›̴•–‡˜‡•‘̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͖͔͛͛͗͗͛͝͝͝
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
‘…ƒ•–‡”•‡”‘•’ƒ…‡
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‡–‡””•–”‘‰
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
This year I was in charge of designing the braking system for the Aston Formula Student Car. In a break from
the normal I opted to alter the design from 4 hub mounted callipers to 2 front and 1 rear calliper. I designed a
‡™Ƥ––‹‰–Šƒ–†‡…”‡ƒ•‡•–Š‡…Ž—––‡”ƒ”‘—†–Š‡…ƒŽŽ‹’‡”•ƒ†—•‡†™ƒ˜‡–›’‡†‹••Ǥ‹–Š–Š‡•‡‘’–‹‘•–Š‡…ƒ”
is lighter and has been made without compromising the abilities of the system giving us an advantage in the
competition in July 2012.
My Next 3 Years
”‡ˆ‡”ƒ„Ž›™‘”‹‰™‹–Š‹–Š‡ƒ—–‘‘–‹˜‡‹†—•–”›†‡•‹‰‹‰’ƒ”–•™‹–Š‹Ǥ
Electromechanical Engineer (BEng)
ƒ”•–’™ƒ̷‰ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͛͗͗͗͛͗͘͜͜͝
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Stefan Murray
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
”—…‹ƒŽ–‘–Š‡’‡”ˆ‘”ƒ…‡‘ˆƒ‡‰‹‡ǡ‹•‹–•ƒ„‹Ž‹–›–‘„‡ƒ„Ž‡–‘Ǯ„”‡ƒ–Š‡ǯ‡ƒ•‹Ž›ƒ†‹ƒˆ”‡‡Ǧƪ‘™‹‰ƒ‡”Ǥ
The Air Intake Manifold allows the engine to have a readily available air supply to provide optimal combustion at
the Stoichiometric ratio. In turn, the engine exhales the remnants of combustion through the Exhaust Manifold
ƒ†–Š‡•‡’‹’‡•Šƒ˜‡„‡‡–—‡†–‘ƒ•’‡…‹Ƥ…ˆ‘”ƒ•‘‘–Š‡”–‘”“—‡…—”˜‡ƒ†‹’”‘˜‡†‘—–’—–’‘™‡”Ǥ
ƒ˜‹‰ƒ……‡’–‡†ƒ
”ƒ†—ƒ–‡Œ‘„™‹–Šƒ–‡”ƒ–‹‘ƒŽ”‘Œ‡…–ƒƒ‰‡‡–…‘‰Ž‘‡”ƒ–‡ǡŠ‘’‡–‘„‡–ƒ‹‰
a leading role in the management of cross-functional large-scale global projects.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
–‡ˆƒ†ƒƒ̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͔͕͙͛͗͘͘͜͝
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
Molson Coors Brewery
61
”Š”‹•–‹ƒ…‡‹‰
”‘‰”ƒ‡‹”‡…–‘”…Ƭ…”‘†—…–‡•‹‰
Š‡͖͔͕͖•–‘‹˜‡”•‹–›Š›†”‘‰‡…‹–›…‘…‡’–…ƒ”‹•ƒ…‘ŽŽƒ„‘”ƒ–‹˜‡–‡ƒ‡ơ‘”–
between engineering and design students to research, design and race a new
hydrogen vehicle.
This year the team from Aston University have worked together to develop a
hydrogen car to race in the prestigious Shell European Eco-Car Marathon challenge
held in Rotterdam. Aston students have taken a radical and innovative approach to
the design and manufacture of the car, looking ahead to a future car for 2020.
The Aston car produces zero emissions using a quiet and clean hydrogen powered
fuel cell. The car itself is far from conventional, infact it actually folds up when you
™ƒ––‘Ƥ–‹–‘–Šƒ–•ƒŽŽ…‹–›’ƒ”‹‰•’ƒ…‡ǨŠ‡…Ž‡˜‡”ˆ‘Ž†‹‰…Šƒ••‹•‹••—”’”‹•‹‰Ž›
light, being made entirely from a composite structure of plywood and cardboard
panels. Automatically cut by machines the chassis is covered in fabric and bio-resin
panels made from plant based materials. This innovative vehicle is a great showcase
of technical innovation and great teamwork from the Aston design and engineering
students.
Š‡ …ƒ” …ŠƒŽŽ‡‰‡• …‘˜‡–‹‘Ǣ Š›†”‘‰‡ ˆ—‡Žǡ ˆ‘Ž†‹‰ …Šƒ••‹•ǡ •—•–ƒ‹ƒ„Ž‡ ’Ž›
and cardboard composite constructions using scissor doors with an eco-fabric
body and bio-polymer panels. A great example of radical design thinking from
the young design team at Aston University. With 220 teams from 23 countries the
competition was tough, but great team work and the Aston spirit saw the team win
–Š‡’”‡•–‹‰‹‘—•…‘Ǧ‡•‹‰™ƒ”†ƒ––Š‹•›‡ƒ”ǯ•”ƒ…‡‹‘––‡”†ƒǡ™ƒ–…Š‡†„›‘˜‡”
15,000 visitors.
See more on the team at http://astonshelleco.weebly.com
marathon
Nick Walsh Atkins
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
For this project a team of students designed and manufactured a concept car, which was entered into the Shell
Eco-marathon 2012, a European competition held in Rotterdam. The chassis of the car was constructed using
a plywood and cardboard honeycomb composite, which was a new idea. The honeycomb cardboard provided
high compressive strength and was manufactured from recycled cardboard, making it sustainable.
My Next 3 Years
I plan on starting up my own company in engineering or design to develop new technologies.
Engineering Product Design (BSc)
™ƒŽ•Šƒ–‹•̷‰ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͚͕͕͚͛͗͗͜͝͝
64
ƒ˜‡‹…•
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
I designed and manufactured the braking system for the Aston University Shell Eco-marathon urban concept
car. The main aim of this project was to reduce the weight of the previous year’s car by 20%. Through improved
designs and utilising MTB disc brakes as opposed to go-kart ones, the overall weight of the braking system was
reduced by more than 50%. This project has allowed me to improve my problem solving skills as well as increase
my knowledge of manufacturing techniques through working as a team and as an individual.
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
This brief was to design a solution for a problem concerning mouthwash and spillages. The design features a
twist bottom to force the mouthwash through a valve and into the top section. Here another twist action is
implemented to open the top, allowing the user to access the mouthwash similar to a drinks bottle.
Industrial Design (BSc/BEng)
†ǤŠ‹…•̷͜͝Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͔͙͙͕͛͗͛͛͜
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
B Mason Ltd.
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Charlie James
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
I designed and manufactured the folding mechanism for the Shell Eco Marathon urban concept car. This is a
unique feature within the Eco car that allows the user to wirelessly fold the car to ¾ its original size. The aim
of this is to reduce congestion and free up parking within large cities. I also designed and manufactured laser
cut plywood wheels for the car, making them lighter and more sustainable than conventional wheels as well as
assisting in the design and manufacture of the chassis.
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
I was also part of a group project that was briefed to create a product for disaster relief. The Re-Grow Re-Build
polytunnel is designed to aid crop growth in semi arid areas of Africa by recycling transpiring water from crops
and collecting and storing rain water for controlled use. The packaging is easily transportable and doubles up as
the reservoir for storing the rain water.
Industrial Design (BSc/BEng)
Šƒ”Ž‹‡ǤŒ̷Ž‹˜‡Ǥ…‘Ǥ—
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
‘…ƒ•–‡”•‡”‘•’ƒ…‡
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Huzefa Alibhai
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
›ƤƒŽ›‡ƒ”’”‘Œ‡…–‹•–Š‡Š‡ŽŽ…‘Ǧƒ”ƒ–Š‘”„ƒ‘…‡’–ƒ”Ǥ”‹ƒ”‹Ž›ǡƒ”‡•’‘•‹„Ž‡ˆ‘”†‡•‹‰‹‰ǡ
testing and manufacturing the front wings/body panels of the urban car. Keeping in mind the sustainability
requirements of the project, the wings were made from bio-resins infused with natural cellulose reinforcements.
The materials and processes used for manufacturing the wings are aimed at reducing the overall carbon
footprint of the car, and explore new possibilities of commercially adapting the product and technology into
the automotive industry.
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
The major design project undertaken during the second year involved designing a product to enhance human
interface. Our team decided to revolutionize the concept of the train seat to create the ultimate travelling
experience. The new design would enable the user to sit, stand and relax whilst using the seat.
Product Design Management (BSc)
Š—œ‡̴̷͙͖Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͚͙͙͕͛͛͗͜͝͝
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Richard Bay
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
›ƤƒŽ›‡ƒ”’”‘Œ‡…–‹•–Š‡”‡•‡ƒ”…Šǡ†‡˜‡Ž‘’‡–ƒ†‘’–‹‹•ƒ–‹‘‘ˆƒ›†”‘‰‡—‡Ž‡ŽŽ–‘’‘™‡”–Š‡•–‘
University 2012 Shell Eco-Marathon Urban Concept car. The most notable introduction to the system this year
‹•ƒ•—’‡”…ƒ’ƒ…‹–‘”Ǣ–Š‹•™‹ŽŽ•‡”˜‡–‘„ƒŽƒ…‡–Š‡Ž‘ƒ†•‡‡„›–Š‡ˆ—‡Ž…‡ŽŽƒ†’”‡˜‡–‹–•’‘‘”Ž‘ƒ†ˆ‘ŽŽ‘™‹‰
capabilities from causing a system shutdown under heavy acceleration and braking. Testing proved this concept
and the car is expected to have its most successful competition runs to date.
My Next 3 Years
In three years’ time, I aim to be working in the automotive industry, pursuing a career in motorsport.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
”‹…Šƒ”†Ǥ„ƒ›̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͔͖͕͖͕͛͘͜͝͝
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
Xerox Corporation
72
Student
—•Šƒ”†‡•‹
Name
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
› ƤƒŽ ›‡ƒ” ’”‘Œ‡…– …‘•‹•–‡† ‘ˆ †‡•‹‰‹‰ –Š‡ †”‹˜‡” ‡˜‹”‘‡– ˆ‘” –Š‡ ͖͔͕͖ Š‡ŽŽ …‘ ƒ”ƒ–Š‘ ”„ƒ
Concept car. The philosophy behind the creation of the interior was to use sustainable materials to produce an
innovative, minimalistic design. I found the project both challenging and enjoyable, and felt privileged to have
the opportunity to represent Aston University at an established European competition.
My Next 3 Years
I hope to be in a successful role with responsibility, developing the skills I have learnt at university.
Automotive Design (BSc)
•’ƒ”†‡•‹̷Ž‹˜‡Ǥ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͕͖͕͚͔͛͛͛͝͝
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
ƒ–ƒ–‡‡Ž–”‹’”‘†—…–•
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Jianghao Nan
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
I was a team member from the Shell Eco-marathon 2012 project. My main job was to design and manufacture
the doors for the car. The main part of the design was the hinge, which was inspired by the Lamborghini door
hinge. My design knowledge and engineering skills were strongly enhanced through this project. I also gained
valuable experience that I will be able to use when in industry. I am happy to have studied at Aston University.
My Next 3 Years
‘†‘–™‘’‘•–‰”ƒ†—ƒ–‡’”‘‰”ƒ‡•ǡ‘‡ƒ„‘—–‡•‹‰ƒ‘–Š‡”ƒ„‘—–—•‹‡••ǤŠ‡Ƥ†Œ‘„‹–Š‡‘”›
country.
Automotive Design (BSc)
ƒŒŠ̷͔͔͛Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͚͖͚͚͛͛͘͝͝͝
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Student
Zi Zhang
Name
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
I was a team member of Aston’s Shell Eco-Marathon project and my role was to design, manufacture and mount
the lighting system of the Eco-car. It was also my responsibility to design and connect the electrical circuit of
the lighting system and horn. In addition, I was in charge of the window wiper system. Both the lighting system
ƒ†–Š‡™‹†‘™™‹’‡”•›•–‡™‡”‡ˆ—ŽŽ›ˆ—…–‹‘ƒŽƒ†…‘•–Ǧ‡ơ‡…–‹˜‡ǤŽ‡ƒ”–ƒŽ‘–‘ˆ‘™Ž‡†‰‡ƒ†‰ƒ‹‡†
experience that I can take into industry. I was very proud to be a member of this challenging project.
‡…‘†”‘Œ‡…–
› ͖† …‘…‡’– ™ƒ• ˆ‘” –Š‡ •–‘ Ž‹„”ƒ”› •‹‰ƒ‰‡ ’”‘Œ‡…– ƒ† –Š‹• †‡•‹‰ ™ƒ• –‘ …”‡ƒ–‡ ƒ „‹‰ ‡Ž‡…–”‹… clock on the glass near the library’s front. This design gives people the current time at night and decorates the
library’s front side. The meaning of it was to inform and indicate that Aston’s students to work hard even at
night.
Product Design Management(BSc)
œŠƒ‰œ†̷ƒ•–‘Ǥƒ…Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͔͙͚͚͕͖͙͛͗͜
http://tiny.cc/zzhang
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ƒ”‡–ŠŠ‘•‘
‡ƒ†‘ˆ‡…Šƒ‹…ƒŽ‰‹‡‡”‹‰Ϊ‡•‹‰—„Œ‡…–
”‘—’
‘—”•‡‹”‡…–‘”†‡”‰”ƒ†—ƒ–‡‡…Šƒ‹…ƒŽ‰‹‡‡”‹‰‡‰”‡‡ƒ‹Ž›
At this show we highlight the work of all of our graduates, many of whom in addition
–‘ –Š‡‹” •–—†‹‡• ƒŽ”‡ƒ†› Šƒ˜‡ •‹‰‹Ƥ…ƒ– ‹†—•–”‹ƒŽ ‡š’‡”‹‡…‡ ˜‹ƒ –Š‡‹” ’Žƒ…‡‡–
year. This high employability makes us immensely proud of our new graduates and
™‡ƒ”‡˜‡”›…‘Ƥ†‡––Š‡›ƒ”‡™‡ŽŽ’Žƒ…‡†–‘Šƒ˜‡Š‹‰ŠŽ›•—……‡••ˆ—Ž…ƒ”‡‡”•ƒŠ‡ƒ†Ǥ
We are extremely pleased with our engineering degrees which are available in the
form of Mechanical Engineering to BEng and MEng and Electromechanical and
‡•‹‰‰‹‡‡”‹‰–‘‰Ž‡˜‡ŽǡƒŽŽ‘ˆ™Š‹…ŠŠƒ˜‡”‡…‡–Ž›„‡‡”‡ƒ……”‡†‹–‡†„›
the IMechE.
The programmes have also been freshly overhauled to follow a much more
integrated and project led approach which now sees us very much at the
international forefront of Engineering degree education. This approach has enabled
us to ensure our students have a much more holistic approach to engineering and
are comfortable with the practical implementation of the project management,
commercial and social factors demanded by industry in the creation of successful
products, while still maintaining strong engineering science skills.
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James Collins
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
My project is a prototype wireless monitoring system designed for use on cathodic protection and corrosion
monitoring systems. The project was carried out for and sponsored by BAC Corrosion Control Ltd, the company
with whom I spent my year in industry. It uses the Zigbee networking protocol, which builds up a robust
interconnected mesh between devices in the system, and is used to feed data back to a central point in the
network. It has been developed to address a range of problems faced by current wired and wireless monitoring
systems related to network integrity and cost of installation.
My Next 3 Years
To be working as an electronic design engineer with a focus on embedded software, wireless communication
and power control technologies.
Electromechanical Engineering (BEng)
Œ’̴…‘ŽŽ‹•̷‰šǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͚͖͛͛͛͘͜͝͝͝
†—•–”‹ƒŽŽƒ…‡‡–
BAC Corrosion Control Ltd.
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Student
Timothy
Name
Cox
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
 –Š‡ •‡ƒ”…Š ˆ‘” ƒ ‹‘˜ƒ–‹˜‡ ‡–Š‘† ‘ˆ „‹…›…Ž‡ •‡…—”‹–› Šƒ˜‡ †‡˜‡Ž‘’‡† ƒ ‡™ –›’‡ ‘ˆ ƒ”…‡Ž ƒ””‹‡” ƒ•
a multifunctional rack and stand. The key to this rack design is its ability to pivot around a central point near
–Š‡„ƒ…™Š‡‡Ž•Š—„ǤŠ‡ƪ‹’’‡†–Š‡ƒ”…‡Žƒ””‹‡””ƒ‹•‡•–Š‡„ƒ…™Š‡‡Ž‘ơ–Š‡‰”‘—†ǡ‡•—”‹‰–Š‡„‹‡
”‡ƒ‹•—’”‹‰Š–ƒ†•–ƒ–‹‘ƒ”›Ǥ••—…Š–Š‡†‡•‹‰‹•‘”‡•–ƒ„Ž‡–Šƒƒ–”ƒ†‹–‹‘ƒŽ’”‘’•–ƒ†ǡ‘ơ‡”•‡ƒ•‹‡”
access for maintenance and acts as a major inconvenience to a casual thief. With this design your bike can stand
safe.
My Next 3 Years
Working within the amusement industry in the development of new rides and attractions or with a structural
„ƒ•‡†‡‰‹‡‡”‹‰Ƥ”Ǥ
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
–‹‘–Š›…‘š̷ˆ͖•Ǥ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͚͙͚͚͕͛͗͛͜͜
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Roderick Bate
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
An adjustable bicycle seat post capable of operating in competitive triathlon and road cycling competitions.
•‡” ƒ†Œ—•–‡– ‹• ƒ†‡ –‘ ƒ……‘—– ˆ‘” ˜ƒ”‹‡† –‡””ƒ‹ ‹Š‡”‡–™‹–Š ‡†—”ƒ…‡ ‡˜‡–•Ǣ ™‹–Š ƒ–ŠŽ‡–‡• ‹ –Š‡
saddle for up to 6 hours the need to rest weary muscles and gain aerodynamic advantage would be met by
changing saddle height depending on terrain encountered. Aero grade aluminium ensures construction is both
robust and lightweight, with an expected fatigue life of 80 ,000 road miles, durability is factored into the design.
Evolved from conceptual designs, the adjustable seat post caters for both novice and expert cyclists.
My Next 3 Years
™‹ŽŽ„‡ƒ‹†‡’‡†‡–‡‰‹‡‡”‹‰‘ƥ
…‡”ǡƒ†‡’–ƒ–…ƒ””›‹‰‘—––Š‡•’‡…‹ƒŽ‹•‡†”‘Ž‡‹Š‡”‡–™‹–Š›Œ‘„Ǥ
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
”‘”›„ƒ–‡̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
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‡„‡……ƒ‘‰•‘Ǧ—‰Š‡•Ǧƒ—‡Ž
Student Name
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
—‹‰Š‘‡ƒ–‹‰—‡‡–‡…–‹‘‡•–ǣ
Š‡ƒ‹‘ˆ–Š‡’”‘Œ‡…–™ƒ•–‘‹˜‡•–‹‰ƒ–‡–Š‡ˆ‡ƒ•‹„‹Ž‹–›‘ˆƒ‘Ǧ†‡•–”—…–‹˜‡ǡˆƒ–‹‰—‡†‡–‡…–‹‘–‡•–ȋ•Ȍǡ–‘„‡
employed by running shoe users to identify the optimal time for training shoe replacement. Extensive research
of current testing methods and their application resulted in the design and manufacture of a dual purpose
Impact and Flex testing rig.
My Next 3 Years
…‘ƒ†ƒ•ƒ‹†‡’‡†‡–‡‰‹‡‡”‹‰‘ƥ
…‡”Ǥ
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
„‡…›’‘‰•‘̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
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Ben Gardiner
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
ƥ
…‹‡…› …ƒ „‡ ‹…”‡ƒ•‡† ƒ† …‘•–• ‰”‡ƒ–Ž› ”‡†—…‡† ‹ ’Š‘–‘˜‘Ž–ƒ‹… …‡ŽŽ• „› —•‹‰ Ž‡•‡• ‘” ‹””‘”• –‘
concentrate sunlight. However, this puts an enormous heat load into the cells which if not dissipated, will
”‡†—…‡–Š‡‡ƥ
…‹‡…›‘ˆ–Š‡…‡ŽŽ•ƒ†ƒ›…ƒ—•‡’‡”ƒ‡–†ƒƒ‰‡–‘‡š’‡•‹˜‡‡“—‹’‡–ǤŠ‡ƒ‹‘ˆ–Š‹•
’”‘Œ‡…– ‹• –‘ Ƥ† –Š‡ ‘•– …‘•–Ǧ‡ơ‡…–‹˜‡ ƒ† ‡ƥ
…‹‡– …‘‘Ž‹‰ ‡–Š‘† ˆ‘” …‘…‡–”ƒ–‡† ’Š‘–‘˜‘Ž–ƒ‹… …‡ŽŽ•Ǥ
An environment and market has been chosen for the cells. This project will include analysis and evaluation of
various methods of cooling and experimentation on equipment such as heat pipes to verify performance.
My Next 3 Years
Working for a respectable company on the way to receiving IMechE Chartered Engineer Status.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
„‡Ǧ‰ƒ”†‹‡”̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͖͕͚͛͛͘͘͘͘͝
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Student
Matthew
Name
Hird
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
My project was to investigate a hydrostatic kinetic energy recovery system, with the aim of deployment onto
the Aston University Formula Student car. I designed a computer simulation using NI Labview and built an
inertial dynamometer to simulate the motion and forces involved in high velocity vehicle braking. I used high
’”‡…‹•‹‘‹•–”—‡–ƒ–‹‘–‘Ƥ†–Š‡•›•–‡‡ƥ
…‹‡…›ƒ†–Š‡‡ơ‡…–‘ˆŠ›†”‘•–ƒ–‹…•‘˜‡Š‹…Ž‡„”ƒ‹‰ǡ™Š‹…Š
I used to validate the theoretical model.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
Š‹”†̷͛͜‰ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͖͙͙͚͚͚͛͛͜
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Mathew Hammond
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
›ƤƒŽ›‡ƒ”’”‘Œ‡…–…‘’”‹•‡†‘ˆ–Š‡†‡•‹‰ǡ†‡˜‡Ž‘’‡–ƒ†’”‘†—…–‹‘‘ˆƒŽ‘™…‘•–ǡŽ‘™–‡’‡”ƒ–—”‡
–‹”Ž‹‰‡‰‹‡‹–ˆ‘”Ƥ”•–›‡ƒ”‡‰‹‡‡”‹‰•–—†‡–•–‘„—‹Ž†ƒ†–‡•–ǤŠ‹•™ƒ•‹–‡†‡†‘–‘Ž›–‘–‡ƒ…Š–Š‡
students about the Stirling engine and its applications but also to develop teamwork and initiative skills, which
are crucial skills for a career in engineering.
My Next 3 Years
In three years time I hope to be progressing in a successful and challenging career in the energy sector.
Electromechanical Engineering (BEng)
ƒ–Šƒ‘†̷͚͚͚Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͔͛͗͗͗͘͘͘͜͝
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Student
ƒƤ‰—”‹‹
Name
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
‘†‡•‹‰ǡ„—‹Ž†ƒ†‹•–ƒŽŽ͕Ǥ͙”‡‰‡‡”ƒ–‹˜‡‡šŠƒ—•–‡”•‘–‘–Š‹”–›Ƥ˜‡‡š–”—•‹‘ƒ…Š‹‡•ǡ–‘”‡’Žƒ…‡‡š‹•–‹‰
͙Ǥ͙Ž‹“—‹†”‹‰˜ƒ…——’—’•ǤŠ‹•™‹ŽŽ”‡†—…‡‡‡”‰›…‘•—’–‹‘‹Šǡƒ•„‡‡Ƥ––‘–Š‡…‘’ƒ›ȋŠ•
ŠƒŽ‘Ȁ‡ƒŽ…ȌǤ
Electronic Systems Engineering (BEng)
nicangurini_safariboy
̷›ƒŠ‘‘Ǥ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͕͙͚͚͕͛͛͗͜͝
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Simukai Mashanga
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
›ƤƒŽ›‡ƒ”’”‘Œ‡…–‹˜‘Ž˜‡††‡˜‡Ž‘’‹‰ƒ‹‘˜ƒ–‹˜‡•›•–‡™Š‹…Šƒ••‹•–‡†˜—Ž‡”ƒ„Ž‡‘……—’ƒ–•™‹–ŠƤ”‡
evacuation in high-rise buildings. The system had to be viable in residential accommodation. It was achieved
through the combination use of automatic detection solutions and microcontrollers. Radio Frequency
†‡–‹Ƥ…ƒ–‹‘‡…Š‘Ž‘‰›ȋȌ™ƒ•—•‡†ˆ‘”‹†‡–‹Ƥ…ƒ–‹‘ƒ†–Š‡‡‡‡†—‹‘‹…”‘…‘–”‘ŽŽ‡”™ƒ•—•‡†–‘
…‘–”‘Ž–Š‡•›•–‡ǤŠ‡ƤƒŽ•›•–‡Šƒ†–Š”‡‡’ƒ”–•Ǣ‹”‡‹‰Š–‡”•ƒ‡Žǡ–ƒ‰ƒ†”‡ƒ†‡”ǤŠ‡•‡™‡”‡
…‘„‹‡†–‘‰‹˜‡–Š‡ƤƒŽ•›•–‡Ǥ
My Next 3 Years
Š‘’‡–‘„‡‹˜‘Ž˜‡†‹–Š‡‡”‘•’ƒ…‡‹†—•–”›ƒ†„‡…‘‹‰‘‡‘ˆ–Š‡‘•–’”‘Ž‹Ƥ…—’…‘‹‰‡‰‹‡‡”•
within the sector.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
•Ǥƒ•Šƒ‰ƒ̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͚͕͔͛͛͛͘͜͝
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Muhammad
Student
MohdName
Shah
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
›ƤƒŽ›‡ƒ”’”‘Œ‡…–™ƒ•ƒ„‘—–‡˜ƒŽ—ƒ–‹‘ƒ†‡š’‡”‹‡–ƒŽ˜‡”‹Ƥ…ƒ–‹‘‘…‘‘Ž‹‰•›•–‡•‘ˆ…‡ŽŽ•Ǥ–™ƒ•
ˆ‘—†–Šƒ–ƒ…‡ŽŽǯ•‡ƥ
…‹‡…›†”‘’•™‹–Š‹…”‡ƒ•‡‹–‡’‡”ƒ–—”‡ǤŠ‡”‡ˆ‘”‡…‘‘Ž‹‰‘ˆ…‡ŽŽ™ƒ•˜‹–ƒŽ–‘
ƒ‹–ƒ‹–Š‡…‡ŽŽǯ•–‡’‡”ƒ–—”‡ƒ†™‘—Ž†‹…”‡ƒ•‡–Š‡…‡ŽŽǯ•‘˜‡”ƒŽŽ‡ƥ
…‹‡…›Ǥ›ƒƒŽ›œ‹‰†‹‡•‹‘Ž‡••
‡›‘Ž†• —„‡” ˆ‘” ƪ—‹† ƪ‘™ ‘ˆ ™ƒ–‡” …‘‘Ž‹‰ ƒ† ƒš‹— …ƒ’‹ŽŽƒ”› ’—’‹‰ Š‡ƒ† ‘ˆ Š‡ƒ– ’‹’‡•ǡ ‹–
•Š‘™‡†–Šƒ–™ƒ–‡”…‘‘Ž‹‰ƒ†Š‡ƒ–’‹’‡…‘‘Ž‹‰™‡”‡ƒ‡ơ‡…–‹˜‡‡–Š‘†ˆ‘”…‡ŽŽ…‘‘Ž‹‰ǤŠ‹•™ƒ•†‘‡
„›‡ƒ•—”‹‰–Š‡…‡ŽŽ–‡’‡”ƒ–—”‡”‹•‡ˆ‘”…‘‘Ž‹‰”ƒ–‡‡ƥ
…‹‡…›ƒ†‘’‡…‹”…—‹–˜‘Ž–ƒ‰‡‘ˆ–Š‡…‡ŽŽˆ‘”
‘˜‡”ƒŽŽ…‡ŽŽ‡ƥ
…‹‡…›ǤŠ‡ƒ˜‡”ƒ‰‡…‘•–‘ˆ‡ƒ…Š…‘‘Ž‹‰•›•–‡™ƒ•†‡•…”‹„‡†„›–ƒ‹‰–Š‡’”‹…‡”ƒ‰‡ˆ”‘
•‡˜‡”ƒŽƒ—ˆƒ…–—”‡”•ǡƒ†–Š‡’ƒ›„ƒ…–‹‡ȋ‹˜‡•–‡–ƒ†‡˜‹”‘‡–ƒŽȌˆ‘”–Š‡ˆ—ŽŽ•…ƒŽ‡˜‡”•‹‘™ƒ•ƒŽ•‘
calculated.
My Next 3 Years
I will be involved in the drilling engineering industry. I am planning to work with an oil and gas company and
would be most likely to work on a rig with a drilling team.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
›ƒ•‘‹̴˜‡”•‡̷›ƒŠ‘‘Ǥ…‘
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͔͕͛͛͗͘͘͝͝
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Michael Hardie
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
›ƤƒŽ›‡ƒ”’”‘Œ‡…–™ƒ•–‘†‡•‹‰ƒ†„—‹Ž†ƒ’”‘–‘–›’‡‘ˆƒ‡Ž‡…–”‹……‘—–‡”˜‡Š‹…Ž‡Ǥ‡Š‘’‡†–‘’”‘˜‹†‡
a more stable solution to the YikeBike. While the prototype was not built due to time constraints, I produced a
detailed model using SolidWorks. In order to gauge whether the product suited the target market, a full market
analysis was performed. Neil Gulrajani and I both contributed concept designs to provide a wider base of ideas
and worked on grading them objectively to identify the strongest design to develop further. I then constructed
ƒ͗‘†‡Ž‘ˆ–Š‹•…‘…‡’–—•‹‰‘Ž‹†‘”•™Š‹Ž‡‡‹Ž†‡•‹‰‡†–Š‡‡Ž‡…–”‹…ƒŽ•›•–‡•ˆ‘”–Š‡’”‘†—…–Ǥ
My Next 3 Years
I hope to be well on my way to progressing through a career which I thoroughly enjoy.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
̴Šƒ”†‹‡̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͙͔͔͙͙͛͛͜͝͝
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Amandeep
Student Name
Jeerh
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
To design and build a vehicle that senses imminent collisions with forth coming obstacles and avoids such
collisions by breaking the car automatically or varying the speed, independent of any driver input, the prototype
‹•ƒ”‡ƒŽ‹•–‹…”‡’”‡•‡–ƒ–‹‘‘ˆƒˆ—ŽŽ•…ƒŽ‡’”‘†—…–‹‘˜‡Š‹…Ž‡•›•–‡–Šƒ–…ƒ„‡Ƥ––‡†–‘ƒ›…ƒ”ǡ˜ƒ‘”–”—…Ǥ
The aim of this system is to reduce accidents caused by negligence and slow reactions.
My Next 3 Years
Šƒ˜‡–Š‡ƒ‹‘ˆ‘™‹‰ƒ‡Š‹…Ž‡‘†‹Ƥ…ƒ–‹‘‡–”‡ƒ•–Š‹•‹•ƒ’ƒ••‹‘‘ˆ‹‡ǡƒŽ‘‰•‹†‡–Šƒ–•‡‡›•‡Žˆ
working in property development and/or working within a large car manufacturer.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
‡‡”Šƒ̷ƒ•–‘Ǥƒ…Ǥ—
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John Sharp
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
The purpose of this project is to design and implement a series of four simple mechanics experiments. It is
required that the experiments are enjoyable and highlight key mechanics concepts. They should be aimed
to help the students visualise the applications of the theoretical mechanics and require minimal input from
a lecturer / technician. The chosen topics are: a look into resultant forces from ‘Tension in Cables,’ materials
–‡•–‹‰—•‹‰ƒǮ‘—•Ƥ‡Ž†‡•‘‡–‡”ǡǯƒ†›ƒ‹…•ƒ†…‘•‡”˜ƒ–‹‘‘ˆ‡‡”‰›•–—†›—•‹‰ƒǮƒ”‘‘’ǯƒ†ƒ
revision of the forces in structures from a ‘Truss Bridge’ experiment.
My Next 3 Years
–Š”‡‡›‡ƒ”•–‹‡ǯŽŽ„‡ƒˆ—ŽŽ›“—ƒŽ‹Ƥ‡†•…‹‡…‡–‡ƒ…Š‡”™‘”‹‰‹ƒ•‡…‘†ƒ”›•…Š‘‘Žǡƒ‹‰ƒ†‹ơ‡”‡…‡Ǥ
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
Œ‘Š•Šƒ”’̷͕͔͝͝ƒ‘ŽǤ…‘
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Student
Will Stannard
Name
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
The adoption of novel fuels in motorsport has presented new challenges to conventional fuel delivery systems.
Whilst running continuously at maximum capacity in order to maintain a set pressure at the fuel rail, the fuel
’—’•‰‡‡”ƒ–‡‡š…‡••–Š‡”ƒŽŽ‘••‡•ǡ…ƒ—•‹‰‹…”‡ƒ•‡†ˆ—‡Ž–‡’‡”ƒ–—”‡•™‹–Š‹–Š‡–ƒǤŠ‹•‹‡ƥ
…‹‡–
•›•–‡ …ƒ Ž‡ƒ† –‘ ˜ƒ’‘”‹•ƒ–‹‘ ƒ† ‹••—‡• ™‹–Š †‡Ž‹˜‡”› ƒ† ’‡”ˆ‘”ƒ…‡Ǥ  ’ƒ”–‡”•Š‹’ ™‹–Š ”ƒ›•‘
Racing Technologies, the use of a programmable fuel pump that self-regulates its speed with respect to fuel
consumption is investigated. This is part of a larger project that will eventually see the implementation of the
programmable pump system in a race car.
My Next 3 Years
Utilising the competitive nature of motorsport as a platform for facilitating the adoption of green technologies
in the automotive industry.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
™̴•–ƒƒ”†̷Š‘–ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—
Ϊ͘͘ȋ͔Ȍ͕͙͙͔͔͔͛͜͜͝
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Solomon Teshome
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
–—†›‹‰ ƒ– •–‘ ‹˜‡”•‹–› Šƒ• ‰‹˜‡ ‡ –Š‡ ƒ„‹Ž‹–› –‘ •–‡’ ˆ‘”™ƒ”† –‘ •‘Ž˜‡ ’”‘„Ž‡• ™‹–Š …‘Ƥ†‡…‡ǡ
Therefore I designed the new child car seat elevator, operated electrically which is easy and safe to use. The
‡Ž‡˜ƒ–‘”Ƥ––‡†—†‡”–Š‡”‡ƒ”…ƒ”•‡ƒ–ƒ†…ƒ„‡—•‡†™Š‡‹–‹•‡‡†‡†ǤŠ‹•’”‘Œ‡…–…ƒ•ƒ˜‡ƒ…Š‹Ž†ǯ•Ž‹ˆ‡‘”
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Mechanical System Engineering (BEng)
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Christian
StudentBurton
Name
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literature with studies in to the vibration characteristics of plates and the method of sound transmission of the
middle ear.
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Š‡ ‘”—Žƒ –—†‡– ™‹”‹‰ Šƒ”‡••ǣ ‡•‹‰‡† –‘ ƒŽŽ‘™ –Š‡ †”‹˜‡” –‘ Šƒ˜‡ ˆ—ŽŽ …‘–”‘Ž ‘ˆ –Š‡ …ƒ” ˆ”‘ –Š‡
steering wheel, using lightweight thin-walled cables and relays.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
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Mohammed Naveed
ƒŒ‘””‘Œ‡…–
A phenomenal project that has tested my strengths and weakness to breaking point but I can happily say It
has made me a much stronger person. My ability to tackle problems and dealing with stressful incidents has
increased tenfold. The amazing world of bio mechanics has sparked within me an interest into the human
anatomy that I never thought possible.
My Next 3 Years
Exploring the realms of engineering further and establishing a good platform upon where I can launch my
ambitions and desires.
Mechanical System Engineering (BEng)
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Hector
Student
Vela Name
Garza
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The front chassis design for the Aston University 2012 Shell Eco-Marathon Europe ‘Urban Concept’ competition
aimed to reduce the body’s total weight, have a strong composite body structure, facilitate the joint and
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The design and purpose of the chassis is to provide a strong and lightweight structure that will keep all of
the vehicle’s components together without any deformation. It should facilitate the assembly of components
mounted onto it and be apt for the overall design of the vehicle.
Working in the automotive industry and continuing to build on my skills gained at university.
Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
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We would like to thank all the tutors and
technicians who have helped us during
our time at Aston University. Without
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building, clay sculpting, model making,
engine testing, wood cutting and metal
welding, wouldn’t have been possible.
Thank You
Aston University
Aston Triangle
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