Biography of Matthew Cartmell

Professor Matthew P. Cartmell held the James Watt Chair of Mechanical Engineering until September 2012 when he became the Chair of Nonlinear Mechanics at the University of Sheffield.

While at the University of Glasgow he lead three long-term research projects on: (1) the Motorised Momentum Exchange Space Tether for spaceflight, (2) the development of Symbolic Computational Dynamics, and (3) the use of smart active elements within rotating machines and structures for motion control.

He has worked in the areas of nonlinear structural dynamics and machines since graduating PhD from Edinburgh University in 1984, and has held a large number of EPSRC, Royal Society, EC, and British Council grants in these areas. He has authored and co-authored many papers, book chapters, and a research textbook. Matthew Cartmell's current research interests comprise computational technologies for analytical solution to problems in nonlinear vibrations (at the heart of the burgeoning research area of Symbolic Computational Dynamics), the dynamics and design of space tether propulsion systems, the dynamics and control of gantry cranes, parallel robotic manipulator dynamics, and smart structures and machines.

Summary

Matthew Cartmell
Engineer
University Link: Professor
GU Degree:
Occupation categories: engineers
Record last updated: 8th Jan 2013

University Connections

University Roles

• Professor

Academic Posts

Professorships:

• Applied Dynamics
• Mechanical Engineering (James Watt Chair)

World Changing Achievements

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