Karl Dearn

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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

69 Article
5 Conference contribution
4 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
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2024
Cryogenic energy assisted power generation utilizing low flammability refrigerants
Farrukh, S., Wu, D., Taskin, A. & Dearn, K., 30 Oct 2024, In: Energy. 307, 19 p., 132770.
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Wear and Friction Behaviour of Additive Manufactured PEEK under Non-conformal Contact
Chen, Y. K., Lin, G. B., Shukur, Z. M., Kukureka, S. N. & Dearn, K. D., 9 Feb 2024, In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2692, 1, 012046.
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2023
Biofouling resistant materials based on micro‐structured surfaces with liquid‐repellent properties
Jitniyom, T., Gaddam, A., Williams, G., Churm, J., Dearn, K., Banzhaf, M., De cogan, F., Dimov, S. & Gao, N., 7 Dec 2023, In: Nano Select. p. 1-10 10 p.
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Characterisation of soot agglomerates from engine oil and exhaust system for modern compression ignition engines
Fayad, M., Martos, F. J., Herreros, M., Dearn, K. & Tsolakis, A., 22 Jul 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Engine Research.
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Exploring undergraduates’ perceptions of and engagement in an AI-enhanced online course
Sadegh-Zadeh, S.-A., Movahhedi, T., Hajiyavand, A. M. & Dearn, K. D., 20 Dec 2023, In: Frontiers in Education. 8, 1252543.
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Harnessing water fleas for water reclamation: A nature-based tertiary wastewater treatment technology
Abdullahi, M., Stead, I., Bennett, S., Orozco, R., Abdallah, M.A.-E., Jabbari, S., Macaskie, L. E., Tzella, A., Krause, S., Al-Duri, B., Lee, R. G., Herbert, B., Thompson, P., Schalkwyk, M., Getahun, S., Dearn, K. D. & Orsini, L., 20 Dec 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 905, 11 p., 167224.
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On the Early and Affordable Diagnosis of Joint Pathologies Using Acoustic Emissions, Deep Learning Decompositions and Prediction Machines
Nsugbe, E., Olorunlambe, K. & Dearn, K., 2 May 2023, In: Sensors. 23, 9, 21 p., 4449.
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Pathways to Decarbonization of Deep-Sea Shipping: An Aframax Case Study
Farrukh, S., Li, M., Kouris, G. D., Wu, D., Dearn, K., Yerasimou, Z., Diamantis, P. & Andrianos, K., 17 Nov 2023, In: Energies. 16, 22, 7640.
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2022
Bio-Tribo-Acoustic Emissions: Condition Monitoring of a Simulated Joint Articulation
Olorunlambe, K. A., Eckold, D. G., Shepherd, D. E. T. & Dearn, K. D., 1 Dec 2022, In: Biotribology. 32, 100217.
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Tribological Properties of TiO₂/BP Nanocomposites as Lubricant Additives for Titanium Alloy Tribopairs
Xu, Y., Sun, K., Yu, J., Bao, Y., Dong, Y. & Dearn, K. D., 4 Mar 2022, In: Tribology Transactions. 65, 2, p. 270-281 12 p.
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Tubal flushing with oil-based contrast during transvaginal hydro laparoscopy, a case report
Roest, I., Hajiyavand, A. M., Dearn, K. D., Bongers, M. Y., Mijatovic, V., Mol, B. W. J. & Koks, C. A. M., 30 Jun 2022, In: Facts, views & vision in ObGyn. 14, 2, p. 185-188 4 p.
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What is the fertility-enhancing effect of tubal flushing? A hypothesis article
Roest, I., Hajiyavand, A. M., Bongers, M. Y., Mijatovic, V., Mol, B. W. J., Koks, C. A. M. & Dearn, K. D., 18 Aug 2022, In: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 42, 6, p. 1619-1625 7 p.
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2021
Diameter Estimation of Fallopian Tubes Using Visual Sensing
Hajiyavand, A. M., Graham, M. J. & Dearn, K. D., 1 Apr 2021, In: Biosensors. 11, 4, 100.
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Towards a Diagnostic Tool for Diagnosing Joint Pathologies: Supervised Learning of Acoustic Emission Signals
Olorunlambe, K. A., Hua, Z., Shepherd, D. E. T. & Dearn, K. D., 3 Dec 2021, In: Sensors. 21, 23, 18 p., 8091.
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Tribological Performance of Biomass-Derived Bio-Alcohol and Bio-Ketone Fuels
Doustdar, O., Zeraati-Rezaei, S., Herreros, J. M., Tsolakis, A., Dearn, K. D. & Wyszynski, M. L., 27 Aug 2021, In: Energies. 14, 17, 11 p., 5331.
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Using Daphnia for bioremediation
Dearn, K. (Inventor) & Orsini, L. (Inventor), 17 Jun 2021, Patent No. WO2021116229 , Priority date 9 Dec 2020, Priority No. PCT/EP2020/085377
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2020
A method for the assessment of the coefficient of friction of articular cartilage and a replacement biomaterial
Mahmood, H., Eckold, D., Stead, I., Shepherd, D. E. T., Espino, D. M. & Dearn, K. D., Mar 2020, In: Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 103, p. 103580 103580.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus)
Impact of Alternative Paraffinic Fuels on the Durability of a Modern Common Rail Injection System
Mata, C., Piaszyk, J., JOSE, A. S., Herreros, J., Tsolakis, A. & Dearn, K., 12 Aug 2020, In: Energies. 13, 6, 4166.
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1 Citation (Scopus)
2019

A review of acoustic emission as a biotribological diagnostic tool
Olorunlambe, K. A., Shepherd, D. . . & Dearn, K. D., 3 Jul 2019, In: Tribology - Materials, Surfaces & Interfaces.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Cold, clean and green: Improving the efficiency and environmental impact of a cryogenic expander
Stead, I. M. N., Roberts, A., Eckold, D. G. & Dearn, K. D., 2019, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Design and material evaluation for a novel lumbar disc replacement implanted via unilateral transforaminal approach
Gonzalez Alvarez, A., Dearn, K. & Shepherd, D., Mar 2019, In: Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 91, p. 383-390 8 p.
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Improvement of the tribological behaviour of palm biodiesel via partial hydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acid methyl esters
Sukjit, E., Tongroon, M., Chollacoop, N., Yoshimura, Y., Poapongsakorn, P., Lapuerta, M. & Dearn, K. D., 30 Apr 2019, In: Wear. 426-427, PART A, p. 813-818 6 p.
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8 Citations (Scopus)
Synergistic effects of electroless piston ring coatings and nano-additives in oil on the friction and wear of a piston ring/cylinder liner pair
Xu, Y., Zheng, Q., Geng, J., Dong, Y., Tian, M., Yao, L. & Dearn, K. D., 15 Mar 2019, In: Wear. 422-423, p. 201-211 11 p.
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17 Citations (Scopus)
The mechanical behaviour of an insulated rail joint with different installation options
Yu, J., Shih, J.-Y., Hemida, H., Stewart, E., Dearn, K. & Weston, P., 2019, Fourth International Conference on Railway Technology: Research, Development and Maintenance.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Thermo-tribological behaviour of microgels for improved aqueous lubrication for steel/UHMWPE contact
Xu, Y., Liu, Z., Dearn, K. D., Dong, Y., You, T. & Hu, X., 1 Feb 2019, In: Tribology International. 130, p. 63-73 11 p.
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5 Citations (Scopus)
Towards a plastic engine: Low—temperature tribology of polymers in reciprocating sliding
Stead, I. M. N., Eckold, D. G., Clarke, H., Fennell, D., Tsolakis, A. & Dearn, K. D., 2019, In: Wear.
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2018

Characterization and tribological properties of rice husk carbon nanoparticles Co-doped with sulfur and nitrogen
Wang, B., Hu, E., Tu, Z., Hu, K., Hu, X., Yang, W., Guo, J., Cai, W., Qian, W., Zhang, H. & Dearn, K., Dec 2018, In: Applied Surface Science.
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Comparison of the mechanical properties of two designs of polyaxial pedicle screw
Kubiak, A., Lindqvist-Jones, K., Dearn, K. & Shepherd, D., 23 Aug 2018, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Engineering Failure Analysis.
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Design and mechanical evaluation of a novel dynamic growing rod to improve the surgical treatment of Early Onset Scoliosis
Alvarez, A. G., Dearn, K. D., Lawless, B. M., Lavecchia, C. E., Vommaro, F., Martikos, K., Greggi, T. & Shepherd, D. E. T., 5 Oct 2018, In: Materials and Design. 155, p. 334-345
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Engineering polymers and composites for machine elements
Dearn, K., Kukureka, S. & Walton, D., 7 Mar 2018, Handbook of Polymer Tribology. Kumar Sinha, S. (ed.). World Scientific, p. 441-479 39 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Mechanical performance of PEEK produced by additive manufacturing
Hoskins, T., Dearn, K. & Kukureka, S., 1 Sept 2018, In: Polymer Testing. 70, p. 511-519 9 p.
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Nano-MoS2 and Graphene Additives in Oil for Tribological Applications
Xu, Y., Peng, Y., You, T., Yao, L., Geng, J., Dearn, K. & Hu, X., 2018, Nanotechnology in Oil and Gas Industries: Principles and Applications. Saleh, T. (ed.). Springer, p. 151-191 40 p. (Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering).
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Novel in situ tribo-catalysis for improved tribological properties of bio-oil model compound
Peng, Y., Xu, Y., Dearn, K. D., Geng, J. & Hu, X., 15 Jan 2018, In: Fuel. 212, p. 546-553 8 p.
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Surface modified rice husk ceramic particles as a functional additive: Improving the tribological behaviour of aluminium matrix composites
Cheng, L., Yu, D., Hu, E., Tang, Y., Hu, K., Dearn, K. D., Hu, X. & Wang, M., 1 May 2018, In: Carbon Letters. 26, 1, p. 51-60 10 p.
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The tribology of fructose derived biofuels for DISI gasoline engines
Dearn, K., Moorcroft, H., Sukjit, E., Poapongsakorn, P., Hu, E., Xu, Y. & Hu, X., 15 Jul 2018, In: Fuel. 224, p. 226-234 9 p.
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2017
Corrosion and tribological performance of quasi-stoichiometric titanium containing carbo-nitride coatings
Pruncu, C., Braic, M., Dearn, K., Farcau, C., Watson, R., Constantin, L. R., Balaceanu, M., Braic, V. & Vladescu, A., Nov 2017, In: Arabian Journal of Chemistry. 10, 7, p. 1015-1028 14 p.
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8 Citations (Scopus)

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Crack growth in medical-grade silicone and polyurethane ether elastomers
Alnaimat, F. A., Dearn, K. & Shepherd, D., 1 Sept 2017, In: Polymer Testing. 62, p. 225-234
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Effect of fuel injector deposit on spray characteristics, gaseous emissions and particulate matter in a gasoline direct injection engine
Jiang, C., Xu, H., Srivastava, D., Ma, X., Dearn, K., Cracknell, R. & Krueger-Venus, J., 1 Oct 2017, In: Applied Energy. 203, p. 390-402 13 p.
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Fabrication and tribological characterization of laser textured boron cast iron surfaces
Xu, Y., Peng, Y., Dearn, K., You, T., Geng, J. & Hu, X., 15 Mar 2017, In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 313, p. 391-401
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Investigation of the lubrication properties and tribological mechanisms of oxygenated compounds
Sukjit, E., Poapongsakorn, P., Dearn, K. D., Lapuerta, M. & Sánchez-Valdepeñas, J., 15 Apr 2017, In: Wear. 376-377, Part A, p. 836-842 7 p.
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The industry requirements solved by fracture mechanics
Pruncu, C. I., Moustabchir, H. & Dearn, K. D., 31 Dec 2017, Fracture Mechanics: Theory, Applications and Research. Robertson, J. C. (ed.). Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 1-23 23 p.
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The influence of variations of geometrical parameters on the notching stress intensity factors of cylindrical shells
Moustabchir, H., Alaoui, M. A. H., Babaoui, A., Dearn, K. D., Pruncu, C. I. & Azari, Z., 2017, In: Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. 55, 2, p. 559-569 11 p.
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Tribofilm formation and characterization of lubricating oils with biofuel soot and inorganic fluorides
Hu, E., Dearn, K., Yang, B., Song, R., Xu, Y., Hu, X. & Hu, E., 1 Mar 2017, In: Tribology International. 107, p. 163 - 172 10 p.
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Tribological assessment of coated piston ring-cylinder liner contacts under bio-oil lubricated conditions
Peng, Y., Xu, Y., Geng, J., Dearn, K. D. & Hu, X., Mar 2017, In: Tribology International. 107, p. 283-293 11 p.
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2016
Effect of emulsified biomass-fuel on the film formation behavior of diesel engine lubricating oil
Li, B., Dearn, D. K., Liu, Y., Hu, E., Xu, Y. & Hu, X., 2 Dec 2016, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Shiyou Xuebao, Shiyou Jiagong/Acta Petrolei Sinica (Petroleum Processing Section). 32, 6, p. 1142-1149 8 p.
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Friction-Induced Transformation from Graphite Dispersed in Esterified Bio-Oil to Graphene
Xu, Y., Geng, J., Zheng, X., Dearn, K. & Hu, X., Aug 2016, In: Tribology Letters. 63, 11 p., 18.
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Investigation into the morphology, composition, structure and dry tribological behavior of rice husk ceramic particles
Hu, E., Hu, K., Xu, Z., Hu, X., Dearn, K. D., Xu, Y., Xu, Y. & Xu, L., 15 Mar 2016, In: Applied Surface Science. 366, p. 372-382 11 p.
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The effect of synthetic polymer lubricants on the friction between common arthroplasty bearing biomaterials for encapsulated spinal implants
Alnaimat, F. A., Shepherd, D. & Dearn, K., Jun 2016, In: Tribology International. 98, p. 20-25
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The Tribology of cleaning processes
Lutkenhaus, D., Cao, H., Dearn, K. & Bakalis, S., 2016, In: Tribology Online . 11, 2, p. 298-307 10 p.
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Tribological performance of rice husk ceramic particles as a solid additive in liquid paraffin
Hu, E., Hu, K., Dearn, K., Hu, X., Xu, Y., Yu, D., Gu, H. & Tang, Y., Nov 2016, In: Tribology International.
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