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Research interests
Jos studied the measurement and prediction of pressure ripple in hydraulic pumps for his PhD. Following a period in the automotive engineering industry his research has been mainly involved with vehicle dynamics, especially active suspensions, towed vehicles and tilting three-wheeled vehicles. In addition, he has published in Engineering Education journals and is the winner of several national and international prizes for learning and teaching.
Teaching interests
Jos Darling is a Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Admissions Tutor for the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He was the Undergraduate Director of Studies and more recently the Director of Teaching for a period of 20 years. His current teaching includes First Yerar Solid Mechanics and Vehicle Dynamics at MEng and MSc level.
He has received the following awards and prizes for his teaching;
1987 IMechE Thomas Lowe Gray Award
1988 Esso Centenary Award
1994 University of Bath Mary Tasker Award for Teaching
1996 European Space Agency Team Achievement Award
2007 University of Bath Innovation in Learning and Teaching Award
2008 National Teaching Fellowship
2008 Third Place IMS UK Awards for Racing Academy Educational Game
2009 Best Application of Gaming & Simulation to Learning at the IMS Global Learning Awards 2009
2009 HEA Engineering Subject Centre Teaching Award
2011 University of Bath Leadership in Learning and Teaching Award.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 4 Finished
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KTP with Bailey Caravans Ltd (4)
Darling, J. (PI), Hillis, A. (CoI) & Wilson, M. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/10/14 → 31/10/15
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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KTP with Moulton Bicycle Company Limited
Darling, J. (PI), Hicks, B. J. (CoI), Johnston, N. (CoI) & Nassehi, A. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/09/10 → 31/08/12
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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KTP with Bailey Caravans Ltd 3rd Program
Darling, J. (PI) & Kim, A. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/09/10 → 31/08/12
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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KTP with Bailey Caravans Ltd
Darling, J. (PI), Dekoninck, E. (CoI) & McManus, M. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
11/01/10 → 10/01/12
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
Research output
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Formula Student Vehicle Dynamic Simulation
Qian, Y. & Darling, J., 21 Feb 2024, Proceedings of China SAE Congress 2023: Selected Papers. Automotive Engineers, C. S. O. (ed.). Singapore, p. 1241-1259 19 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 1151 LNEE).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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An Investigation of a Roll Control Suspension Hydraulic Actuation System
Darling, J. & Hickson, L. R., 31 Jan 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) Fluid Power Systems and Technology. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME), p. 49-54 6 p. (ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE); vol. 1998-K).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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Design evolution of a novel tilting three-wheeled motorcycle for city environments
Darling, J., Harrison, A. & Shalders, B., 9 Nov 2021, Advanced Vehicle Technologies. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME), p. 129-134 6 p. (ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE); vol. 2000-C).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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An Active Seat Controller with Vehicle Suspension Feedforward and Feedback States: An Experimental Study
Alfadhli, A. E. H. E., Darling, J. & Hillis, A. J., 11 Apr 2018, In: Applied Sciences. 8, 4, p. 1-23 23 p., 603.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Control of an Active Seat Suspension Using an Optimised Fuzzy Logic Controller, Based on Preview Information from a Full Vehicle Model
Alfadhli, A. E. H. E., Darling, J. & Hillis, A., 9 Feb 2018, In: Vibration. 1, 1, 21 p., vibration1010003.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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