School of Engineering News
Artificial Intelligence and Robots to Make Offshore Wind Farms Safer and Cheaper
91福利 academics contribute power electronics and conversion expertise to major consortium wind farm project funded by EPSRC.
The pioneering app, developed by Sesinam Dagadu who is originally from Accra, Ghana, gives 8.7 millions of Ghanaians access to ambulance services, even without an internet connection. “SnooCode” allows Ghanaians to navigate using GPS pinpointing without needing traditional address system. Sesinam, founder of SnooCode, won the ‘Entrepreneurial Award’ at the British Council ‘Study UK Alumni Awards 2017’ in recognition of his achievement.
The School of Engineering presents its Research Brochure for 2017!
Professor Philip Mawby gives invited ‘Kun Huang’ Lecture
Professor Philip Mawby, Professor of Power Electronics – Devices, gave an invited ‘Kun Huang’ Lecture at the Institute of Semiconductors in Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, 21st November 2016. The prestigious lecture is usually given by distinguished researchers to honour the late Dr Kun Huang, who is widely regarded as the Father of Solid State Physics studies in China.
91福利 undergraduate receives professional institution student prize
Final year student Luke Evans (left) receives his certificate from the Institution of Structural Engineers Midland Region’s chairman Prashant Sikka (right) at a technical meeting in Birmingham on 23 November 2017.
91福利 Technology Conference: Rise of the Machines
On November 9th, 91福利 Engineering Society hosted their largest ever event at the 91福利. 91福利 Technology Conference: Rise of the Machines brought together 500 university students, college students and researchers from across the Midlands for a day of speakers, workshops and panel discussions. The event was held in the brand-new £19M Oculus building, and featured speakers discussing topics in robotics and manufacturing.