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Infrastructure and Environment
Research Associate and Research Associate
1.2 John Muir
Infrastructure and Environment
Research Associate and Research Associate
1.2 John Muir
Infrastructure and Environment
Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of Research Institute
+44(0)131 6505712
3.03 Alexander Graham Bell Building
Chemical Engineering
Infrastructure and Environment
- PhD in Process and Chemical Engineering, University College Cork, Ireland, 2011
- BE in Process and Chemical Engineering, University College Cork, Ireland, 2008
- Chartered Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers (CEng MIChemE)
- Senior Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (MAIChE)
- Member, Engineers Ireland (MIEI)
- Chemical Engineering Design 3 (CHEE09015)
- Engineering Principles 1 (SCEE08012)
- Supervisor of study projects, undergraduate research projects and industry placements
My research focuses on the simulation of systems of granular materials. This has broad applicability including in both the chemical engineering (pneumatic conveyors, silos, granulators) and civil engineering (dams, sand element tests) disciplines. My research also includes improving the fidelity and performance of the simulation tools, in particular of the discrete element method (DEM).
Granular materials are ubiquitous. Around three-quarters of the raw materials used in industry are in a particulate form. Lots of economically significant, and safety-related, problems remain in handling these materials. Another example of a granular material is the soil beneath our feet; understanding the behaviour of the constituent particles has implications for ensuring the safety of structures.
The use of simulation tools such as DEM to study huge particulate systems has become increasingly viable as computational power has become cheaper. A major advantage of simulations is the ready availability of information which is difficult, if not impossible, to measure experimentally such as the forces acting on each individual particle at tiny time intervals. However, physical experiments remain essential to supplement the simulations, e.g., for calibration of model parameters and validation of any implemented model.
- Project Lead of CCC-ParaSolS: if you have an interest in simulations of granular materials and if you are based in the UK, why not join our Collaborative Computational Community in Particulate Solids Simulations?
- Our fork of LAMMPS which includes various additions of use for soil mechanics simulations is now available on GitHub as geoLAMMPS.
Research Profiles
- Discrete element method (DEM)
- Simulation of granular soil behaviour
- Attrition/wear of solid materials
- Pneumatic conveying of powders
I welcome enquiries from any prospective student with the appropriate engineering/science background who is interested in undertaking a PhD. Note that unless a project is advertised which specifies that funding is available, PhD funding would need to be secured in advance through a scholarship, sponsorship of the PhD, e.g., by industry, or self-funding.
Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of Research Institute
+44(0)131 6505712
3.03 Alexander Graham Bell Building
Chemical Engineering
Infrastructure and Environment
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- PhD in Process and Chemical Engineering, University College Cork, Ireland, 2011
- BE in Process and Chemical Engineering, University College Cork, Ireland, 2008
- Chartered Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers (CEng MIChemE)
- Senior Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (MAIChE)
- Member, Engineers Ireland (MIEI)
- Chemical Engineering Design 3 (CHEE09015)
- Engineering Principles 1 (SCEE08012)
- Supervisor of study projects, undergraduate research projects and industry placements
My research focuses on the simulation of systems of granular materials. This has broad applicability including in both the chemical engineering (pneumatic conveyors, silos, granulators) and civil engineering (dams, sand element tests) disciplines. My research also includes improving the fidelity and performance of the simulation tools, in particular of the discrete element method (DEM).
Granular materials are ubiquitous. Around three-quarters of the raw materials used in industry are in a particulate form. Lots of economically significant, and safety-related, problems remain in handling these materials. Another example of a granular material is the soil beneath our feet; understanding the behaviour of the constituent particles has implications for ensuring the safety of structures.
The use of simulation tools such as DEM to study huge particulate systems has become increasingly viable as computational power has become cheaper. A major advantage of simulations is the ready availability of information which is difficult, if not impossible, to measure experimentally such as the forces acting on each individual particle at tiny time intervals. However, physical experiments remain essential to supplement the simulations, e.g., for calibration of model parameters and validation of any implemented model.
- Project Lead of CCC-ParaSolS: if you have an interest in simulations of granular materials and if you are based in the UK, why not join our Collaborative Computational Community in Particulate Solids Simulations?
- Our fork of LAMMPS which includes various additions of use for soil mechanics simulations is now available on GitHub as geoLAMMPS.
Research Profiles
- Discrete element method (DEM)
- Simulation of granular soil behaviour
- Attrition/wear of solid materials
- Pneumatic conveying of powders
I welcome enquiries from any prospective student with the appropriate engineering/science background who is interested in undertaking a PhD. Note that unless a project is advertised which specifies that funding is available, PhD funding would need to be secured in advance through a scholarship, sponsorship of the PhD, e.g., by industry, or self-funding.
Lecturer
3.19 William Rankine Building
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Infrastructure and Environment
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Dr Pavlos Tafidis is a Lecturer in Transport (Systems) Engineering at The School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh. His work integrates various disciplines, enhancing his comprehensive approach to transport planning and engineering. He led the "BikeHood" project, supported by the Science Foundation of Ireland, which focused on developing Ireland's first cycling neighborhood. This initiative actively engaged communities in the design process, utilizing advanced technologies such as digital twins and virtual reality.
He has been involved in numerous national and international research projects that concentrate on smart and sustainable mobility, including the "REALLOCATE" project, supported by the Horizon 2020 framework, and "CISMOB", funded by Interreg Europe. His current research is dedicated to empowering citizens by developing accessible and inclusive mobility solutions. Through his work, he aims to provide equitable transport infrastructure that enhances urban livability and ensures sustainability for all.
PhD in Transport Engineering | Hasselt University (2022)
M.Sc in Transport Planning | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2015)
M.Eng in Transportation | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2013)
Member of the Technical Chamber of Greece
Member of the Association of Transportation Engineers of Greece
(CIVE10033) Transport Engineering 3
Role: Course Organizer
Programme: BEng/MEng Civil Engineering | School of Engineering
Years: 2024–present
(EFIE11345) Transport and Society
Role: Course Organizer
Programme: MSc Future Infrastructure, Sustainability and Climate Change | Edinburgh Future Institute
Years: 2024–present
(PGEE11263) Multi-Scale Energy Demand
Role: Lecturer
Programme: MSc Sustainable Energy Systems | School of Engineering
Years: 2024–present
Lecturer
3.19 William Rankine Building
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Infrastructure and Environment
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Dr Pavlos Tafidis is a Lecturer in Transport (Systems) Engineering at The School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh. His work integrates various disciplines, enhancing his comprehensive approach to transport planning and engineering. He led the "BikeHood" project, supported by the Science Foundation of Ireland, which focused on developing Ireland's first cycling neighborhood. This initiative actively engaged communities in the design process, utilizing advanced technologies such as digital twins and virtual reality.
He has been involved in numerous national and international research projects that concentrate on smart and sustainable mobility, including the "REALLOCATE" project, supported by the Horizon 2020 framework, and "CISMOB", funded by Interreg Europe. His current research is dedicated to empowering citizens by developing accessible and inclusive mobility solutions. Through his work, he aims to provide equitable transport infrastructure that enhances urban livability and ensures sustainability for all.
PhD in Transport Engineering | Hasselt University (2022)
M.Sc in Transport Planning | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2015)
M.Eng in Transportation | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2013)
Member of the Technical Chamber of Greece
Member of the Association of Transportation Engineers of Greece
(CIVE10033) Transport Engineering 3
Role: Course Organizer
Programme: BEng/MEng Civil Engineering | School of Engineering
Years: 2024–present
(EFIE11345) Transport and Society
Role: Course Organizer
Programme: MSc Future Infrastructure, Sustainability and Climate Change | Edinburgh Future Institute
Years: 2024–present
(PGEE11263) Multi-Scale Energy Demand
Role: Lecturer
Programme: MSc Sustainable Energy Systems | School of Engineering
Years: 2024–present
Research Associate in Fire Safety Engineering
1.4 John Muir
Infrastructure and Environment
Research Associate in Fire Safety Engineering
1.4 John Muir
Infrastructure and Environment