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Dr Min Pan is a Professor of Intelligent Machine Systems, a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow. She joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering 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 as a postdoctoral researcher working on the efficient fluid power control project at Bath. She worked as an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Zhejiang University in 2014 and 2015. Prof Pan has been awarded prestigious Fellowships from the Royal Academy of Engineering (2019-2021), The Leverhulme Trust (2020-2022) and the UKRI.
Min's main research interests include intelligent machine systems, modelling of dynamic systems, 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 Energy Materials, Advanced Materials Technologies, Advanced Intelligent Systems, iSceince (Cell) 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 UKRI, 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
- Intelligent machine systems 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
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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Digital Hydraulic Fluid Power Technologies for Decarbonising Off-road Vehicles
Pan, M. (PI)
1/05/24 → 30/04/28
Project: Research council
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IAA - Smart Fluid Inertance Technology for Improving Hydraulic Energy Efficiency
Pan, M. (PI) & Yuan, C. (Researcher)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/12/22 → 28/02/25
Project: Research council
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ASCEND - Advanced Sensing & Connectivity for Energy efficient Next-generation hydraulic Devices
Roscow, J. (PI), Bowen, C. (CoI), Dhokia, V. (CoI) & Pan, M. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/03/22 → 31/08/24
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Soft Muscles with Inherent Sensing, Locomotion and Self-Healing Capabilities
Pan, M. (PI)
1/11/20 → 31/01/22
Project: UK charity
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SWIFT: Switch Inertance Fluid Technology
Pan, M. (PI) & Plummer, A. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/10/20 → 31/07/21
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
Research output
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Advanced materials for energy harvesting and soft robotics: emerging frontiers to enhance piezoelectric performance and functionality
Persano, L., Camposeo, A., Matino, F., Wang, R., Natarajan, T., Li, Q., Pan, M., Su, Y., Kar-Narayan, S., Auricchio, F., Scalet, G., Bowen, C., Wang, X. & Pisignano, D., 7 Nov 2024, In: Advanced Materials. 36, 45, 2405363.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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An integrated compact digital hydraulic converter prototype for hydraulic transmission
Yuan, C. & Pan, M., 7 Jun 2024, p. 78-88. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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A Novel Exoskeleton Neuromuscular Interface Based on Motor Unit Action Potential Model Using High-Density sEMG
Wang, W., He, L., Wang, J., Pan, M., Yi, J., Cheng, N. & Liu, T., 14 Oct 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. 73, 12 p., 4012112.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhanced buoyancy and propulsion in 3D printed swimming micro-robots based on a hydrophobic nano fibrillated cellulose aerogel and porous lead-free piezoelectric ceramics
Wang, Q., Li, Z., Bowen, C., Courtney, C., Pan, M., Xu, Q., Chen, W., Fieldhouse, S. & Wan, C., 1 Dec 2024, In: Nano Energy. 131, Part A, 110254.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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HyExo: A Novel Quasi-Passive Hydraulic Exoskeleton for Load-Carrying Augmentation
Fan, W., Dai, Z., Zhang, B., He, L., Pan, M., Yi, J. & Liu, T., 13 May 2024, In: IEEE - ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thesis
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Active Control of Pressure Pulsation in a Switched Inertance Hydraulic System
Pan, M. (Author), Johnston, D. (Supervisor) & Hillis, A. (Supervisor), 30 Apr 2012Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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