Our ground vehicle dynamics research activities fall into four main areas:
- design and control of narrow-track tilting vehicles
- analysis, simulation and measurement of the stability of towed vehicles
- modelling and subjective/objective evaluation of steering feel
- design and simulation of active and passive suspension systems
Research projects
Download our current and recently completed research projects in vehicle dynamics.
PhD theses
| Name | Year of award | Title of theses |
|---|---|---|
| Pooh Eamcharoenying | 2015 | Hybrid numerical-experimental testing of active and semi-active suspensions |
| James Robertson | 2014 | Active control of narrow tilting vehicle dynamics |
| Jack Lewis | 2012 | Design and development of a lightweight caravan chassis and suspension system (MPhil) |
| Auguste van Poelgeest | 2011 | The dynamics and control of a tilting three-wheeled vehicle |
| Johan Berote | 2010 | Dynamics and control of a tilting three-wheeled vehicle |
| Anil Patel | 2010 | A study of gas suspension systems for off-road vehicles |
| Georgios Tsampardoukas | 2007 | Semi-active control strategies to reduce road damage in vehicles |
| Benjamin Drew | 2007 | Development of active tilt control for a three-wheeled vehicle |
| Manfred Harrer | 2007 | Characterisation of steering feel |
| Matthew Barker | 2006 | Chassis design and dynamics of a tilting three-wheeled vehicle |
| Peter Pfeffer | 2006 | Interaction of vehicle and steering system regarding on-centre handling |