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People<\/h1>\n

At the heart of our Industry 4.0 activities is a network of academics and researchers based across a range of Departments and Faculties at The University of Manchester.<\/p>\n

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Academic members of staff<\/h2>\n

Paulo Bartolo<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Industry 4.0 research group lead and Chair in Advanced Manufacturing<\/p>\n

Otto Jan Bakker<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0– Lecturer in Mechanical Design<\/p>\n

April Bryan<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Lecturer in Advanced Manufacturing<\/p>\n

Glen Cooper<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Senior Lecturer in Solid Mechanics and Bioengineering<\/p>\n

Srichand Hinduja –\u00a0Professor\u00a0of Innovative Manufacturing<\/p>\n

Callum Kidd –\u00a0Lecturer in Management of Engineering Projects<\/p>\n

Moray Kidd<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0– Senior Lecturer in Management of Engineering Projects<\/p>\n

Murat Kilic<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0– Lecturer in Digital Manufacturing<\/p>\n

Lin Li<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0– Professor of Laser Engineering<\/p>\n

Paul Mativenga<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Professor in Multi-Scale and Sustainable Manufacturing<\/p>\n

Jyoti Sinha<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0– Professor of Condition Monitoring and Plant Maintenance<\/p>\n

Andrew Weightman<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Reader in Medical Mechatronics<\/p>\n

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Research Fellows and Post-doctoral Research Associates<\/h2>\n

Weiguang Wang<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fengyuan Liu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Boyang Huang<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yinping Tao<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cian Vyas<\/p>\n

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Spotlights: examples from our pan-University Industry 4.0 network<\/h2>\n

Industry 4.0 does not only revolve around industrial digitalisation technologies, but is also driven by human-centric aspects and spans areas that are relevant to our health, economy and cities. Below are examples of research groups and colleagues around the University whose work illustrates the highly interdisciplinary nature of our Industry 4.0 capabilities.<\/p>\n

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AMBS<\/a> is home to world-leading research on innovation, people, management and organisations.<\/p>\n

Spotlights:<\/strong> Prof Silvia Massini<\/a>\u2019s research interests include Global Sourcing of Innovation, and emerging technologies. Dr Richard Allmendinger<\/a> researches the development and application of simulation, optimisation and analytics for manufacturing.<\/p>\n

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The Department of Computer Science<\/a> is home to the first stored program computer, the first floating point machine, the first transistor computer and the first computer to use virtual memory. Today, it is at the forefront of innovation in the University\u2019s Industry 4.0 underpinning technologies.<\/p>\n

Spotlight:<\/strong> Prof Angelo Congelosi<\/a> is an expert in Machine Learning and Robotics.<\/p>\n

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Ours is one of the largest electrical and electronic engineering departments in the UK, with expertise in autonomous systems, control systems, mechatronics and systems integration. Visit the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Spotlight:<\/strong> Dr Judith Apsley<\/a>\u2019s research spans several areas related to Industry 4.0, such as multi-drive systems for robotics and machine tools.<\/p>\n

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With its strong links to leading healthcare institutions at the heart of Manchester\u2019s devolved health system, and with the myriad of research activities in FBMH<\/a>, The University is uniquely positioned to help optimise the delivery of healthcare at all scales in the system, from an individual health pathway up to the organisation of health economy. We are also tackling the challenge of healthcare\u2019s slow adoption of digitisation tech.<\/p>\n

Spotlight:<\/strong> Prof John Ainsworth<\/a>\u2019s interests include the learning health systems.<\/p>\n

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The Manchester Urban Institute (MUI)<\/a> aims to generate world-class research, achieve high levels of engagement and impact with non-academic stakeholders and train the next generation of urban activists, decision-makers and researchers. By bringing together work from across the arts and humanities, the social sciences, business and health we will create a better understanding of the global urban condition. The vision of the MUI is to realise more inclusive and just cities that are both environmentally and socially sustainable for the current and future generations through world-leading research, engagement\/impact and training activities.<\/p>\n

Spotlight:<\/strong> Prof James Evans<\/a> researches and writes about how cities learn to become smarter and more sustainable.<\/p>\n

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Find out about our work in the many strands of research connected with Industry 4.0 and how you can get involved.<\/p>\n

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