Dr Michael Ryan
Lecturer
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Dr Michael Ryan is a Lecturer in the High Value Manufacturing Group in Cardiff School of Engineering. His research interests lie in the field of Additive Manufacturing, in particular Metal Additive Manufacturing. His previous experience includes the development of thermal and metallurgical finite element models, new product research and development in collaboration with industry, investigation of materials and design for additive manufacturing, and investigating business models for application of additive manufacturing.
Dr Michael Ryan received a MEng in Integrated Engineering from Cardiff University in 2008. Following a period in industry working with high pressure fuel systems, he undertook an EngD in Materials Engineering at Swansea University (in partnership with Tata Steel UK), graduating in 2015. The focus of this work was the development of a bespoke finite element model for the hot rolling process in steel making, created using FORTRAN, examining both thermal and metallurgical aspects of the process.
In 2013 he returned to Cardiff School of Engineering, working as a project officer on the ASTUTE project, which was established to promote advanced and sustainable manufacturing, with companies based within the convergence area of Wales. In this role he continued to work in the field of finite element analysis, whilst also developing further knowledge in engineering design, and in the filed of additive manufacturing. In 2016 he was appointed as a Research Associate at Cardiff Business School, carrying out a newly-established "Engaged Manufacturing" project, which examined future business models for additive manufacturing systems, with a particular focus on customised products.
Dr Ryan was appointed to the position of Lecturer in High Value Manufacturing in January 2018, with a focus in metal additive manufacturing systems. His research interests lie in the characterisation and simulation of the process, and of products manufactured using metal additive manufacturing, and also in the industrial application of additive manufacturing.
2020
- Oliff, H.et al. 2020. Reinforcement learning for facilitating human-robot-interaction in manufacturing. Journal of Manufacturing Systems 56, pp. 326-340. (10.1016/j.jmsy.2020.06.018)
- Chen, C.et al. 2020. Predictive maintenance using cox proportional hazard deep learning. Advanced Engineering Informatics 44, article number: 101054. (10.1016/j.aei.2020.101054)
- Gu, H.et al. 2020. Multi-physics modelling of molten pool development and track formation in multi-track, multi-layer and multi-material selective laser melting. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 151, article number: 119458. (10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2020.119458)
2018
- Potter, A., Gosling, J. and Ryan, M. 2018. Going beyond craft consumption: Opportunities from additive manufacturing. Presented at: 23rd International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2018), Bali, Indonesia, 8-11 July 2018.
2017
- Ryan, M. and Eyers, D. 2017. Digital manufacturing for spare parts: scenarios for the automotive supply chain. Presented at: Third Summit of ACMA Centre for Technology, Pune, India, 8 - 9 December 2017.
- Ryan, M. J.et al. 2017. 3D printing the future: scenarios for supply chains reviewed. International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 47(10), pp. 992-1014. (10.1108/IJPDLM-12-2016-0359)
- Ryan, M. and Eyers, D. 2017. Sustainable scenarios for engaged manufacturing: a literature review and research directions. Presented at: Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2017, Bologna, Italy, 24 - 27 April 2017 Presented at Campana, G. et al. eds.Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2017, Vol. 68. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies Cham: Springer pp. 280-288., (10.1007/978-3-319-57078-5_28)
- Lee, P.et al. 2017. 3D computer modeling analysis of the surface area and thread volume of the common sliding hip screw. Orthopedics and Rheumatology 5(1), pp. 1-5., article number: 555653. (10.19080/OROAJ.2017.05.555653)
- Ryan, M.et al. 2017. Envisioning the future of 3D printing: a vignette-based approach. Presented at: EurOMA 2017: 24th Annual Conference, Edinburgh, 1 - 5 July 2017.
2016
- Ryan, M.et al. 2016. Engaged manufacturing: scenarios for additive manufacturing supply chains. Presented at: 21st LRN Annual Conference, University of Hull, UK, 7-9 September 2016. pp. -.
2015
- Soe, S.et al. 2015. Energy absorption characteristics of additively manufactured TPE cellular structures. Presented at: Second International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, Seville, Spain, 12-14 April 2015.
- Marsh, J., Ryan, M. and Soroka, A. 2015. Opportunities for sustainable local supply chains: An exploratory study of Welsh manufacturing companies. Presented at: Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2015, Seville, Spain, 12-14 April 2015KES Transactions on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, Vol. 2. KES International pp. 656-667.
Fluid Power and Control
Product Design and System Integration
As part of Cardiff School of Engineering's High Value Manufacturing Group, Dr Michael Ryan is interested in reseach in Additive Manufacturing, in particular metal additive manufacturing. With a background in finite element analysis and materials simulation, he is interested in the simulation and characterisation of Metal AM processes and the products which they produce. He is also interested in building on previous industrial research, and developing industrial applications for Metal AM.