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Profile
Dr Richard Burke is Professor of Sustainable Automotive Propulsion. He was appointed Prize Fellow in Automotive Powertrain Systems in 2012 and is focused on the characterisation of these systems under dynamic operating conditions.
He has strong links with industrial and academic organisations throughout Europe and is a track chair of the ASME Internal Combustion Division for Powertrain Testing and Control.
Richard was appointed Knowledge Transfer Fellow - Developing Robust Methods for Turbocharger/Engine Matching and Design, in 2011/12.
Between 2008 and 2011, Richard developed his PhD thesisInvestigating Interactions between Engine Thermal, Lubrication and Control Systems during Engine Warm-Up.
Research
Richard's research is focussed on the characterisation of powertrain systems under dynamic conditions which are a closer representation of real world usage. His research spans mechanical and electrical components that form the basis of future powertrains as well as the human interactions with the system.
The main aims are the optimisation of efficiency and performance through the physical understanding of a wide range of components and the interactions that occur when coupled together as system.
His research interests include the use of fundamental heat transfer, fluid dynamics, combustion and control combined with advanced data analysis techniques.
Richard oversees experimental research projects on a range of powertrain testing facilities (engine and e-machine dynamometers, vehicle dynamometers, hot flow gas stands, Hardware in the Loop facilities and on-road evaluation. He develops new techniques to transient experimentation and measurement on these facilities to promote realism and accuracy. The work is supported by simulation research, primerily in 1D modelling environments.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
PhD supervision
Interested in supervising students studying:
- Powertrain design and control optimisation
- Thermal evaluation and modelling of powertrain components
- Evaluation of powertrain behaviour in stochastic operating conditions
- Dynamic characterisation and experimental techniques
Students wishing to undertake a PhD in Automotive Propulsions Systems with strong trans-disciplinary collaboration or wishing to engage with international academicor industrial parthers through their studies are encouraged to get in touch.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Mechanical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, Investigation into the interactions between thermal, lubricant and combustion systems in a modern Diesel engine
Award Date: 4 Nov 2011
Mechanical Engineering, Master of Engineering, Automotive Engineering with French
Award Date: 1 Jul 2008
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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APC 22 - Prototype FCEV led by Bramble Energy - HEIDI: Hydrogen Electric Integrated Drivetrain Initiative
Burke, R. (PI), Akehurst, S. (CoI) & Fletcher, T. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/04/23 → 30/09/25
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Made Smarter Innovation - People-Led Digitalisation
Newnes, L. (PI), Barzotto, M. (CoI), Battarra, M. (CoI), Brace, C. (CoI), Branicki, L. (CoI), Burke, R. (CoI), Davidson, M. (CoI), Dhokia, V. (CoI), Ehrhardt, B. (CoI), Fai, F. (CoI), Flynn, J. (CoI), Giannikas, V. (CoI), Hintermair, U. (CoI), Kyprianou, A. (CoI), Larkin, C. (CoI), Lattanzio, S. (CoI), Loukaides, E. (CoI), McManus, M. (CoI), Pearce, N. (CoI), Shepherd, P. (CoI), Shokrani Chaharsooghi, A. (CoI), Tomlinson, P. (CoI), Zhang, N. (CoI), Atashi Khoei, A. (Researcher), Atashi Khoei, A. (Researcher), Carey, E. (Researcher), Ehrhardt, B. (Researcher), Garcia Lazaro, A. (Researcher), Kilic Ararat, B. (Researcher) & Lattanzio, S. (Researcher)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/09/21 → 28/02/25
Project: Research council
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Cummins APC 15 TRIDENT
Burke, R. (PI), Akehurst, S. (CoI), Costall, A. (CoI), Esposito, S. (CoI), Fletcher, T. (CoI), Pei, X. (CoI), Vagg, C. (CoI), Zeng, V. (CoI) & Bradley-Cong, S. (Researcher)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/01/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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MBVal - Model Based Validation Techniques for Chassis Dyno & Powertrain Dyno
Burke, R. (PI), Akehurst, S. (CoI), Brace, C. (CoI) & Chappell, E. (Researcher)
5/03/18 → 30/06/21
Project: UK industry
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DYNamic Analysis Modelling and Optimisation of GDI Engines (DYNAMO)
Akehurst, S. (PI), Brace, C. (CoI), Burke, R. (CoI), Copeland, C. (CoI), Turner, J. (CoI), Chappell, E. (Researcher), Lewis, A. (Researcher) & Pickering, S. (Researcher)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/08/17 → 31/07/21
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
Research output
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Estimation of Piston Surface Temperature During Engine Transient Operation for Emissions Reduction
Yang, Z., Mason, B., Wooyeol Bae, B., Bonatesta, F., Burke, R. & Chappell, E., 1 Sept 2024, In: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power: Transactions of the ASME. 146, 9, 10 p., 091014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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HTS-Tape Magnetic Bearing for Ultra High-Speed Turbo Motor
Oliveira, R., Zeng, X., Pei, X. & Burke, R., 1 Aug 2023, In: IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity. 33, 5, p. 1-6 5203805.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hybrid Experimental-CFD Mapping Approach for Twin-Entry Turbo Turbine
Boye, T. E., Adamou, A., Esposito, S. & Burke, R., 31 Oct 2023, In: SAE Technical Papers.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Methods for constrained optimization of expensive mixed-integer multi-objective problems, with application to an internal combustion engine design problem
Duro, J. A., Ozturk, U. E., Oura, D. C., Salomon, S., Lygoe, R. J., Burke, R. & Purhouse, R. C., 16 May 2023, In: European Journal of Operational Research. 307, 1, p. 421-446Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optimization Approaches for Cost and Lifetime Improvements of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicle Powertrains
Meddour, A. R., Rizoug, N., Leserf, P., Vagg, C., Burke, R. & Larouci, C., 30 Sept 2023, In: Energies. 16, 18, 6535.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (SciVal)
Thesis
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Investigation into the Interactions between thermal management, lubrication and control systems of a diesel engine
Burke, R. (Author)Hawley, J. (Supervisor) & Brace, C. (Supervisor), 1 Sept 2011Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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