Cavitation: A Noisy Revolution in Modern Science
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Barrera Lab Research Overview
Materials Processing and Modelling (MPM)
Group Leader(s): Professor Iakovos Tzanakis
Contact: itzanakis@brookes.ac.uk
About us
The Materials Processing and Modelling (MPM) research group established in 2023 is active in the field of materials including:
- light metal alloys, nanomaterials, bio-materials, and composites
- processes related to tribology, joining, additive manufacturing, wastewater treatment, ultrasonic and hydrodynamic technologies.
Research activities span from fundamental studies, to technological developments and industrial applications aligning with the UK's 2050 Net-Zero manufacturing strategy, a key pillar of the Government’s growth agenda.
With expertise in both experimental and numerical materials processing, we aim to turn research into industrial, economic and societal impact through high-quality research, technology transfer, and consulting.
Related courses
- Automotive Engineering with Electric Vehicles (BEng (Hons) / MEng)
- Automotive Engineering with Electric Vehicles (MSc)
- Racing Engine Systems (MSc)
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering BEng (BEng (Hons))
- Electronic Engineering BEng (Final Year Entry) (BEng (Hons))
- Mechanical Engineering (MSc)
- Mechanical Engineering Design (BEng (Hons))
- Motorsport Engineering (MSc)
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng (Hons) / MEng)
- Motorsport Engineering (BEng (Hons) / MEng)
- Motorsport Technology (BEng (Hons))
Research impact
Research within the MPM group has transformative potential across a wide range of industries, including casting, manufacturing, energy, water treatment, joining technology, and biomedical applications. Key impacts include:
- improving processes with cavitation bubble technology
- developing eco-friendly and biocompatible 2D nanomaterials
- efficiently degrading PFAS 'forever chemicals'
- enhancing the performance of wind turbines.
Multidisciplinary research addresses critical technological, societal, and environmental challenges, with significant recognition from industry leaders, the scientific community, and UK and EU Research Councils.
Leadership
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