Journal of Applied Mechanical Engineering

Karl D Dearn

Karl D Dearn
School of Mechanical Engineering
University of Birmingham, UK

Biography

Dr Karl D Dearn is a lecturer in the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Birmingham. His principle research interest focuses on design and tribology and he has introduced and has linked multidisciplinary research areas that include engine and component lubrication and durability, the physical and chemical properties of fuels, the characterisation of polymer and polymer composite machine elements and the development of spinal implants. Dr Dearn has attracted funds from the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC), Technology Strategy Board (TSB), Royal Society, regional development and industry. Dr Dearn currently supervises 9 PhD students and 2 Research Fellows. Dr Dearn has 20 technical publications, 9 in highly esteemed peer-reviewed journals with a growing number of citations. Dr Dearn holds the position of visiting University Research Fellow at Cranfield University, has been an invited scientist in both Germany (2009) and Netherlands (2006) as well as being an invited speaker to industry and in Sweden.

Research Interest

Engine and component lubrication and durability, the physical and chemical properties of fuels, the characterisation of polymer and polymer composite machine elements and the development of spinal implants