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Dr Min Pan is a Reader in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. She joined the department as a Lecturer in 2016. She was awarded her PhD from the University of Bath in June 2012 for research into fluid-borne noise control in digital hydraulic systems. After graduation, she continued at Bath as a postdoctoral researcher working on the efficient fluid power control project in the Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control. She worked as an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Zhejiang University in 2014 and 2015. Dr Pan has been awarded two prestigious Fellowships from the Royal Academy of Engineering (2019-2021) and The Leverhulme Trust (2020-2022).
Min's main research interests include smart fluid power actuation and control, numerical modelling of dynamic systems, fluid-borne noise control and robotics. In 2014, she was awarded the prestigious IMechE Donald Julius Groen Prize for outstanding achievements in the areas of mechatronics, informatics and control. Her work has been featured on the Front Covers for a variety of world-leading journals including Advanced Science, Advanced Materials Technologies and Soft Matter. Min is collaborating with academics and industrial partners. Her research encompasses fundamental analysis, complex modelling, novel design and innovative applications. Her research has been widely funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Royal Society, the Leverhulme Trust and the Innovate UK.
Recent research activities
- Smart fluid power actuation and control
- Efficient fluid power control
- Soft actuation, control and robotics
- Control of fluid-borne noise in fluid power systems
Education
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, 2012
Teaching interests
Dr Pan teaches on the following units:
- Robotics Engineering (ME40331)
- Group business design project supervision (ME30068/40228)
- Final year research project supervision (ME40321)
- Experimentation, engineering skills and applied engineering (ME10001)
- CPD courses in Power Transmission and Motion Control
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Min is available to supervise research degree students.
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
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IAA - Smart Fluid Inertance Technology for Improving Hydraulic Energy Efficiency
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/12/22 → 30/11/24
Project: Research council
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ASCEND - Advanced Sensing & Connectivity for Energy efficient Next-generation hydraulic Devices
Roscow, J., Bowen, C., Dhokia, V. & Pan, M.
1/03/22 → 31/08/24
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Highly Efficient Digital Hydraulic Converters for Next Generation Hydraulic Machines
3/02/20 → 2/11/23
Project: UK charity
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Soft Muscles with Inherent Sensing, Locomotion and Self-Healing Capabilities
1/11/20 → 31/01/22
Project: UK charity
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SWIFT: Switch Inertance Fluid Technology
1/10/20 → 31/07/21
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
Research output
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A Flexible Sensor and MIMU-Based Multisensor Wearable System for Human Motion Analysis
Gu, Y., Han, Y., Liu, X., Zhang, N., Zhang, X., Pan, M., Wang, S., Dong, W. & Liu, T., 15 Feb 2023, In: IEEE Sensors Journal. 23, 4, p. 4107 - 4117 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Real-Time Evaluation Algorithm for Noncontact Heart Rate Variability Monitoring
Han, X., Zhai, Q., Zhang, N., Zhang, X., He, L., Pan, M., Zhang, B. & Liu, T., Aug 2023, In: Sensors. 23, 15, 19 p., 6681.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design and Experimental Investigation of an Additively Manufactured High-Speed Switching Valve
Matias, L., Pan, M. & Plummer, A., 19 Jul 2023, (Acceptance date).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Efficient control of a switched inertance hydraulic converter with a time-varying load
Yuan, C., Plummer, A. & Pan, M., 22 May 2023, (Acceptance date) In: Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control: Transactions of the ASME.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hybrid Target Selections by ”Hand Gestures + Facial Expression” for a Rehabilitation Robot
Han, Y., Zhang, X., Zhang, N., Meng, S., Liu, T., Wang, S., Pan, M., Zhang, X. & Yi, J., 31 Jan 2023, In: Sensors. 23, 1, 237.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (SciVal)
Thesis
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Active Control of Pressure Pulsation in a Switched Inertance Hydraulic System
Author: Pan, M., 30 Apr 2012Supervisor: Johnston, D. (Supervisor) & Hillis, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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