FEC - School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering - Mr. Alan Kennedy

mechanical & manufacturing engineering

mr. alan kennedy

Mr. Alan Kennedy Mr. Alan Kennedy,
B.E. M.Eng.Sc



Name: Mr Alan Kennedy
Phone Number: 8290
Room Number: S367
Email Address:

Biography:

Mr. Alan Kennedy received a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from University College Dublin in 1990. He completed a M.Eng.Sc. degree in UCD in 1992, developing a resonant "double-ended tuning-fork" load sensor. His subsequent research activities have included: Development of software for the analysis of x-ray diffractograms with the Ceramics Research Centre, UCD. Design and development of a resonant density sensor in collaboration with Guinness Ireland and Tuchenhagen Ireland Ltd. Algorithm development for tool condition monitoring - COMPRO (www.compro.ucd.ie).

He joined the staff of DCU in 1999. He is currently undertaking doctoral research on TLM (Transmission Line Matrix) numerical modelling

Research Interests:

  • TLM modelling.
  • Sensor design and applications - design of vibrating sensors.
  • Development of software for data analysis, process monitoring, and control.
  • Development of software for interactive learning.

Teaching interests:

  • Computer Programming and Numerical Methods
  • Computer Architecture and Digital Design