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Research Interests
During my research career I have worked in the fields of metrology, robotics and automation, ocean and marine engineering, renewable energy, maintenance and reliability, water engineering and ultrasonic engineering. Tackling this diverse set of real-world problems has led to my interest in a wide range of modelling and analysis techniques from operational research, mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
Some examples include developing discrete event simulation tools combining scheduling models with weather forecasting models to support offshore wind farm installation projects, developing novel techniques for solving large-scale multi-objective non-linear optimisation problems to support the optimal design of water distribution networks, and developing stochastic dynamic programming models to support maintenance decisions of complex energy systems.
Personal Statement
I am a Senior Knowledge Exchange Fellow with the Department of Management Science at the University of Strathclyde. I am Director of Knowledge Exchange for the Department, and co-Director of the Informed Decision Analytics (IDeA) Centre. I regularly work as part of multi-disciplinary collaborative teams with engineers and scientists from other disciplines. My interests are generally in developing and applying modelling techniques to real-world problems, working closely with industry to produce practical solutions to specific problems through purpose-built tools.
Expertise & Capabilities
I have worked in a wide variety of fields, and have developed expertise in a wide range of skills and techniques from the mathematical sciences. Some examples include: discrete-event simulation, multi-objective evolutionary optimisation algorithms, Markov decision processes, expert elicitation for model development, and mathematical modelling of acoustics.
Teaching Interests
I teach on various modules delivered by Management Science for Masters courses, teaching a range of statistical and analytical modelling techniques.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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KTP - Fix Visual Effects Limited. New technologies to make the production pipeline more efficient from end to end
Paton, S. (Principal Investigator) & Barlow, E. (Co-investigator)
Fix Visual Effects Ltd, Innovate UK
1/11/24 → 31/10/26
Project: Research
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Technology Innovation in Defence-platform Energy-efficiency
Turan, O. (Principal Investigator), Aktas, B. (Co-investigator), Atlar, M. (Co-investigator), Barlow, E. (Co-investigator), Boulougouris, E. (Co-investigator), Jennett, K. (Co-investigator), Paton, S. (Co-investigator), Revie, M. (Co-investigator), Seth, S. (Co-investigator), Tapinos, E. (Co-investigator), Theotokatos, G. (Co-investigator), Walls, L. (Co-investigator) & Wright, G. (Co-investigator)
1/07/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Optimizing fuel selection in CANDU reactors
Devereux, M., West, G., Barlow, E., Revie, M. & Young, A., 28 Nov 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Priorities for tackling orthopaedic waiting times in NHS Scotland
van der Meer, R. & Barlow, E., 27 Nov 2024. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation/Speech › peer-review
Datasets
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EVORA (Evaluating the Value of a Real-world HTA agency) simulation spreadsheet
Morton, A. (Creator) & Barlow, E. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 27 Jan 2020
DOI: 10.15129/05d5a43a-6503-429f-b036-a15cc195e6f6
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Activities
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National Orthopaedic Waiting List Projections - Impact of National Treatment Centres
Barlow, E. (Speaker) & van der Meer, R. (Contributor)
5 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Scottish Orthopaedic Service Delivery Group (External organisation)
Barlow, E. (Advisor)
2024 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
Impacts
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Enhancing decision-making through new modelling methods of dependent risks to improve engineered systems and complex projects
Quigley, J. (Main contact), Walls, L. (Participant), Howick, S. (Participant), Eden, C. (Participant), Revie, M. (Participant) & Barlow, E. (Participant)
Impact: Impact - for External Portal › Professional practice, training and standards
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