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Karl Dearn's research combines mechanical design and tribology and focuses predominantly on making mechanical components and devices achieve higher levels of efficiency and performance. His work uses design methodologies founded in fundamental principles of mechanics. This is catalysed by the development of tribological methods and techniques and experience in materials science and mathematical tools to understand problems.
Dr Dearn welcomes new students who have excellent potential for PhD research to tackle new scientific and engineering challenges in his research areas.
Research activity per year
Mechanical design, friction, wear, lubrication, condition monitoring, particle analysis
Dr Dearn served his engineering apprenticeship with Yale Security Products and spent a further 6 years with Assa Abloy as a research and development engineer specialising in low energy high-security product development. He obtained his MEng (2005) and PhD (2009) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Birmingham. His PhD research concerned the tribology and performance of polymer gears. In 2008, he was appointed to a lectureship in Mechanical Engineering.
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):
Doctor of Philosophy, An Investigation into Tribological and Performance Related Aspects of Polymeric Gearing, University of Birmingham
Award Date: 1 Jan 2009
Master of Engineering, Heat Transfer in Dry Running Polymer Gears, University of Birmingham
Award Date: 1 Jan 2005
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Roberts, C. (Co-Investigator) & Dearn, K. (Principal Investigator)
The Manufacturing Technology Centre Ltd
19/09/23 → 18/09/28
Project: Industry
Dearn, K. (Co-Investigator) & Stead, I. (Principal Investigator)
1/09/23 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
Dearn, K. (Co-Investigator) & Hajiyavand, A. (Principal Investigator)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council, *New Funder - Industry*
1/06/23 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
Hajiyavand, A. (Co-Investigator), Dearn, K. (Co-Investigator) & Doustdar, O. (Principal Investigator)
Nylacast Engineered Products Ltd
1/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
Hajiyavand, A. (Principal Investigator) & Dearn, K. (Co-Investigator)
Handicare Accessibility Limited
1/06/22 → 30/09/25
Project: Research