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Research Interests
I have a deep interest in the mathematical modelling of the dynamics of mechanical systems, with particular emphasis on theoretical oscillators, momentum exchange space tethers, mechanical vibration, and gravitational physics.
Teaching Interests
I have taught all levels of mechanical engineering dynamics within the UK undergraduate curriculum and have also had experience of teaching differential equation theory within courses in engineering mathematics and of teaching some aspects of mechanical engineering design. I was the Director of Education in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering during session 2016/2017. I currently teach ME528 Control Systems Design.
Industrial Relevance
I am interested in applying my theoretical understanding of engineering dynamics to industrial problems and I welcome enquiries from industry.
Academic / Professional qualifications
I am educated to Ph.D. level (University of Edinburgh, 1984) and am a former Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Personal Statement
I completed my PhD in nonlinear structural dynamics at the University of Edinburgh in 1984 and then worked as a research fellow at Edinburgh after which I held a number of academic positions leading to a senior lectureship at Edinburgh from 1994-1998. From there I was appointed to the chair of applied dynamics at the University of Glasgow from 1998-2006, the James Watt Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Glasgow from 2006-2012, the chair of nonlinear mechanics at the University of Sheffield from 2012-2016, and from 2016 onwards the chair of nonlinear dynamics at the University of Strathclyde. My interests are principally in the modelling of nonlinear dynamical systems, methods of approximate analytical solution to ODE based models, and application of the principles of nonlinear dynamics to problems in structural vibration, energy harvesting, flexible rotors, and momentum exchange space tethers. I am actively working on new ideas for the development of the topic of symbolic computational dynamics. I am actively involved in developing new experimental work for making fundamental measurements of gravitation.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Combination instabilities and nonlinear vibratory interactions in beam systems, The University of Edinburgh
1 Oct 1981 → 30 Sept 1984
Award Date: 19 Dec 1984
External positions
Member of Technical Committee on Space Tethers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
External Examiner In Mechanical Engineering, The University of Edinburgh
Research Fellow at the University of Tokyo, University of Tokyo
Keywords
- Nonlinear Dynamics
- Space Tethers
- Spacecraft Propulsion
- Oscillators
- Nonlinear Vibration
- Energy Harvesters
- Rotordynamics
- Symbolic Computational Dynamics
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Symbolic Computation for Differential Equation Based Systems
Cartmell, M. (Principal Investigator), Minisci, E. (Co-investigator) & Wynne, B. (Co-investigator)
Symbolic Computational Dynamics Ltd
1/10/22 → 31/03/26
Project: Research - Studentship
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DTP 2224 University of Strathclyde | Downie, Jenna
Cartmell, M. (Principal Investigator), Minisci, E. (Co-investigator) & Downie, J. (Research Co-investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/22 → 1/04/26
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Multiscale dynamics of a Foucault pendulum for gravitational measurements
Cartmell, M., 23 Sept 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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A laboratory scale Foucault pendulum for the measurement of frame-dragging
Cartmell, M. P. & Minisci, E. A., 12 May 2024, Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume I: ICNDA 2023. Lacarbonara, W. (ed.). Cham: Springer, p. 735-345 11 p. (NODYCON Conference Proceedings Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution book
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Data for: "Experimental investigation of the thermoelastic performance of an aerospace aluminium honeycomb composite panel"
GANILOVA, O. (Creator) & Cartmell, M. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 21 Oct 2020
DOI: 10.15129/28a67ac3-0daf-4c8d-81c7-3af6a847c211
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