Dr Andrew Rees

Research Highlights

1. Pereira, B., Griffiths, C., Birch, B., & Rees, A. (2022). Optimization of an autonomous robotic drilling system for the machining of aluminum aerospace alloys. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 119(3-4), 2429-2444.

   https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-08483-4, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59023
2. Griffiths, C., Rees, A., Kerton, R., Fonseca, O., Rees, A., Kerton, R., & Griffiths, C. (2016). Temperature effects on DLC coated micro moulds. Surface and Coatings Technology, 307, 28-37.

   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2016.08.034, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29594
3. Griffiths, C., Howarth, J., De Almeida-Rowbotham, G., Rees, A., Rees, A., & Griffiths, C. (2016). A design of experiments approach to optimise tensile and notched bending properties of fused deposition modelling parts. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 230(8), 1502-1512.

   https://doi.org/10.1177/0954405416640182, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29771
4. Griffiths, C., Rees, A., Llewelyn, G., Fonesca, O., & Rees, A. (2018). Investigation of the Integrity of aC:H Coatings on Stainless Steel Micro-Moulds during Thermal Cycling. Journal of Coating Sciences and Technology, 5(1), 1-11.

   https://doi.org/10.6000/2369-3355.2018.05.01.1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa43800
5. Griffiths, C., Adams, G., Rees, A., & Rees, A. (2018). Wear Monitoring of Coffee Grind-On-Demand Burrs Using Precision Sieving and Laser Diffraction. International Journal of Food and Bioscience, 1(1), 34-41.

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa45569

   http://innovationinfo.org/international-journal-of-food-and-bioscience/article/Wear-Monitoring-of-Coffee-Grind-On-Demand-Burrs-Using-Precision-Sieving-and-Laser-Diffraction#pdf
6. Mosey, S., Korkees, F., Rees, A., & Llewelyn, G. (2019). Investigation into fibre orientation and weldline reduction of injection moulded short glass-fibre/polyamide 6-6 automotive components. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

   https://doi.org/10.1177/0892705719833098, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48154
7. Llewelyn, G., Rees, A., Griffiths, C., & Jacobi, M. (2019). A Novel Hybrid Foaming Method for Low-Pressure Microcellular Foam Production of Unfilled and Talc-Filled Copolymer Polypropylenes. Polymers, 11(11), 1896

   https://doi.org/10.3390/polym11111896, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52829
8. Llewelyn, G., Rees, A., Griffiths, C., & Scholz, S. (2020). Advances in microcellular injection moulding. Journal of Cellular Plastics, 0021955X2091220

   https://doi.org/10.1177/0021955x20912207, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53846
9. Tucker, M., Griffiths, C., Rees, A., & Llewelyn, G. (2020). High Temperature Adiabatic Heating in µ-IM Mould Cavities—A Case for Venting Design Solutions. Micromachines, 11(4), 358

   https://doi.org/10.3390/mi11040358, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53889
10. Llewelyn, G., Rees, A., Griffiths, C., Jacobi, M., Llewelyn, G., Rees, A., & Griffiths, C. (2020). A Design of Experiment Approach for Surface Roughness Comparisons of Foam Injection-Moulding Methods. Materials, 13(10), 2358

    https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13102358, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54298
11. Kirby, M., Johnson, R., Rees, A., & Griffiths, C. (2020). Energy Utilization Analysis and Optimization of Corrective Insoles Manufactured by 3D Printing. In Steffen G. Scholz, Robert J. Howlett, Rossi Setchi (Ed.), Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2020 (pp. 239-250). Springer Singapore.

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8131-1_22, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55387
12. Evans, I., Rees, A., Griffiths, C., & Johnson, R. (2020). Computational Validation of Injection Molding Tooling by Additive Layer Manufacture to Produce EPDM Exterior Automotive Seals. In Steffen G. Scholz, Robert J. Howlett, Rossi Setchi (Ed.), Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2020 (pp. 273-283). Springer Singapore.

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8131-1_25, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55388
13. Langford, E., Griffiths, C., Rees, A., & Bird, J. (2021). The Micro Topology and Statistical Analysis of the Forces of Walking and Failure of an ITAP in a Femur. Micromachines, 12(3)

    https://doi.org/10.3390/mi12030298, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56438
14. O’Sullivan, R., Rees, A., Griffiths, C., & Wadlinger, J. (2019). A Study on the Modeling and Simulation of Bio-inspired Hedgehog Spines Structures for More Efficient Use Digital Manufacturing Processes. In Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2019 (pp. 375-385). Springer Singapore.

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9271-9_31, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51490
15. Llewelyn, G., Rees, A., Griffiths, C., Scholz, S., Rees, A., & Griffiths, C. (2019). Advances in Near Net Shape Polymer Manufacturing Through Microcellular Injection Moulding. Near Net Shape Manufacturing Processes (pp. 177-189). Springer

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10579-2_8, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51049
16. Griffiths, C., Howarth, J., De Almeida-Rowbotham, G., Rees, A., Kerton, R., Rees, A., & Kerton, R. (2016). A design of experiments approach for the optimisation of energy and waste during the production of parts manufactured by 3D printing. Journal of Cleaner Production, 139, 74-85.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.07.182, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30250
17. Williams, E., Brousseau, E., Rees, A., & Rees, A. (2014). Nanosecond Yb fibre laser milling of aluminium: effect of process parameters on the achievable surface finish and machining efficiency. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 74(5-8), 769-780.

    https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-014-6038-6, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21331
18. Griffiths, C., Tosello, G., Dimov, S., Scholz, S., Rees, A., & Whiteside, B. (2015). Characterisation of demoulding parameters in micro-injection moulding. Microsystem Technologies, 21(8), 1677-1690.

    https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-014-2269-6, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21332

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00542-014-2269-6
19. Griffiths, C., Dimov, S., Scholz, S., Tosello, G., & Rees, A. (2014). Influence of Injection and Cavity Pressure on the Demoulding Force in Micro-Injection Moulding. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 136(3), 031014

    https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026983, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21333

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4026983
20. Rees, A., Brousseau, E., Bigot, S., & Griffiths, C. (2013). Development of surface roughness optimisation and prediction for the process of wire electro-discharge grinding. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 64(9-12), 1395-1410.

    https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-012-4110-7, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21334

All Research

• Investigation into the effects of wind speed, wind direction, and sensor orientation as a potential influencer of amperometric sensor field performance at part-per-billion range. (current)

  EngD

  Other supervisor: Dr Jennifer Thompson

• Digital twin application for analysis and design of an automated large scale steel plant ladle pouring system (current)

  EngD

  Other supervisor: Dr Christian Griffiths

• Advanced Manufacturing Techniques of Implantable Blood Pumps (current)

  EngD

  Other supervisor: Prof Nicholas Lavery

• EG-3080 Engineering Management (Aero, EEE, Mech)

  The goal of this course is to provide the skills for professional engineers to meet the challenges of their future careers, whether they be in academia, industry, or as an entrepreneur. Irrespective of future careers engineers will be involved in projects, management and business organisations and an awareness of these issues is important for all team members. It should be recognized that the topics included in the course are not limited to scientists and engineers, they are useful for people in any careers. This course is not aimed at making you a certified project manager, but to provide the skills that will allow you to be a more effective project team member and also when you start to take on the role of project manager. With respect to business management aspects, the course will cover the basic concept of entrepreneurship before breaking down the essential elements of a business plan. The course will give the more entrepreneurial students guidance about how to go about commercialising their ideas and the less entrepreneurial students an understanding of what makes some of their colleagues tick. The learn by example approach adopted for this module guides the student through the complexities of financial and human resource management and encourages students to develop their own business plans. Students will also be introduced to the subject area of ethics, liability and responsibilities within business. This module will also provide support on careers services with students creating CVs and Linked-In accounts.

• EG-365 Manufacturing Optimisation

  The module provides an introduction to the philosophy and tools used within the Lean Six Sigma methodology. The module will provide an overview of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and the quality systems applicable within manufacturing.

• EG-M106 Polymer Processing

  The module will provide a deeper understanding of the technology of plastics processing. The material covered will cross cut the engineering disciplines of advanced manufacturing technology and polymer science to broaden the technical and industrial context of polymer processing. Within the content of the module simulation software will be applied to industrial case study examples for critical evaluation. In addition, the application of polymer replication technologies within the emerging field of micro manufacturing will be presented, focusing on the advantage and limitations of size effect and length scale integration. The module will include practical demonstration laboratories and also include industrial visits.

• Portfolio Director, Mechanical Engineering

  2016 - Present

• Materials and Manufacturing Academy (M2A) 2016

  WEFO – Co-Investigator £1,652,500