Just thought I'd open a thread to collect data about this guy, Keith Seffen.
Here we find his home page: _http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/~kas14/
Here we find his home page: _http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/~kas14/
Here is his list of publications:Dr Keith A SEFFEN
Structures Group
Personal Home Page
* BA (First Class) Engineering Tripos, University of Cambridge (1993)
* MA, University of Cambridge (1997)
* PhD, University of Cambridge (1997)
Introduction
Dr Seffen is a Lecturer at Cambridge University Engineering Department (CUED). He is a member of the Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Division (Division D). He is also an Official Fellow of Corpus Christi College.
Teaching
Dr Seffen teaches the Part IIB Modules, 4D10 Structural Steelwork and 4D9, Plates and Shells: Theory and Computation, and demonstrates the Part IA Structural Design Course.
Research
Dr Seffen's research considers reconfigurability in structures, for realising novel expeditious properties and functionality; please consult his personal WWW pages for more detail. Dr Seffen is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Institute of Maths and its Applications (IMA). He is also a Chartered Mathematician (CMath).
Publications
A full list can be found here on his personal WWW page.
Contact Information
* E-mail: kas14@cam.ac.uk
* Department Address: University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ
* Telephone: +44 1223 7 64137
* Fax: +44 1223 3 32662
Technical writings: please request if WWW access unavailable
1. K A Seffen,"Progressive Collapse of the World Trade Centre: a Simple Analysis", ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, in press
2. F Xu, T Wen, K A Seffen & T J Lu, "Characterization of Thermomechanical Behaviour of Skin Tissue II. Viscoelastic Behaviour", (2007) IAENG (WCE) International Conference of Systems Biology and Bioengineering (ICSBB'07), 2-4 July 2007, London , UK
3. F Xu, T Wen, K A Seffen & T J Lu, "Characterization of Thermomechanical Behaviour of Skin Tissue I. Tensile and Compressive Behaviours", (2007) IAENG (WCE) International Conference of Systems Biology and Bioengineering (ICSBB'07), 2-4 July 2007, London , UK
4. A D Norman, S D Guest & K A Seffen, "Novel Multistable Corrugated Structures", (2007) 48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, 23-26 April, Hawaii
5. K A Seffen, "Performance of a Coiled Coil Piezoelectric Bimorph", (2007) Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 133(2), pp.486-492, DOI: 10.1016/j.sna.2006.04.016
6. K A Seffen, "Hierarchical Multi-stable Shapes in Mechanical Memory Metal", (2007) Scripta Materilia, 56(5), pp.417-420
7. K A Seffen & R A McMahon, "Thermal Buckling of a Uniform Disk", (2007) International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 49(2), pp.230-238, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2006.08.003
8. K A Seffen, "Morphing Bi-stable Orthotropic Elliptical Shallow Shells", (2007) Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 463(2077), pp.67-83, DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2006.1750
9. K A Seffen, "Thermal Buckling of a Thin, Uniform Circular Disk: a Comparison of Predictions", (2006) Aeronautical Journal, 110(1112), pp.691-693
10. M P Smith, K A Seffen, R A McMahon & W Skorupa, "Analysis of Wafer Stresses During Millisecond Thermal Processing", (2006) Journal of Applied Physics, 100(6), article no. 63515
11. K A Seffen, "Mechanical Memory Metal: a Novel Material for Developing Morphing Engineering Structures", (2006) Scripta Materialia, 55(4), pp.411-414
12. K A Seffen, SD Guest & AD Norman, "Multistable Structural Member and Method for Forming a Multistable Structural Member", (2006) UK Patent Application 0612558.7
13. M P Smith, K A Seffen, R A McMahon, W Anwand & W Skorupa, "Thermally Induced Deformation and Stresses During Millisecond Flash Lamp Annealing", (2006) Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting 2, Symposium C, 17-21 April, San Francisco, California, Paper 0912-C04-08
14. M P Smith, R A McMahon, K A Seffen, D Panknin, M Voelskow & W Skorupa, "Thermal and Stress Modelling for the Flash Lamp Crystallisation of Amorphous Silicon Films", (2006) Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting 2, Symposium A, 17-21 April, San Francisco, California, Paper 0910-A21-15
15. K A Seffen, "Heating of a Uniform Thin Disk by Finite Elements", (2005) Technical Report, CUED/D-STRUC/TR 217
16. S D Waller & K A Seffen, "Shape Optimisation of Cantilevers", (2005) Technical Report, CUED/D-STRUCT/TR 216
17. S D Waller & K A Seffen, "Compression Modelling of Pin-Jointed Trusses", (2005) OPTI2005, 9th International Conference on Computer Aided Optimum Design in Engineering IX, 23-25 May 2005, Skiathos, Greece, pp.165-173
18. K A Seffen & E Toews, "Hyperhelical Actuators: Coils and Coiled Coils", (2004) 12th AIAA/ASME/AHS Adaptive Structures Conference, 19-22 April 2004, Palm Springs, California, Paper 2004-1814
19. K A Seffen, "Bi-stable Concepts for Reconfigurable Structures", (2004) Structures TC Special Session on Concepts for Morphing and Reconfigurable Structures, 45th Structures and Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 19-22 April 2004, Palm Springs, California, Paper 2004-1526
20. K A Seffen, "A Novel Bi-stable Modular Structure", (2003) Technical report, CUED/D-STRUCT/TR 208
21. K A Seffen, "Actuation of Large Displacements by Smart Hyperhelices", (2003) Technical report, CUED/D-STRUCT/TR 206
22. K A Seffen, "Analysis of Transducers for Digital Loudspeakers and Phased Array Antennae", (2003) Classified final technical report for the European Commission under Framework V, contract no. GR1D-CRT99-0121, CUED/D-STRUCT/TR 205
23. K A Seffen, "Analysis of Coiled Piezoelectric Structures", (2002) Proceedings of New Approaches to Structural Mechanics, Shell and Biological Structures, Cambridge, September 2002, Eds S Pellegrino & H R Drew, Kluwer, pp.215-227
24. D H Pearce, K A Seffen & T W Button, "Net Shape Formed Spiral and Helical Piezoelectric Actuators", (2002) Journal of Materials Science, 37, pp.3117-3122
25. K A Seffen & M Aleyaasin, "Analysis of Transducers for Digital Loudspeakers and Phased Array Antennae", (2002) Classified two-yearly technical report for the European Commission under Framework V, contract no. GR1D-CRT99-0121, CUED/D-STRUCT/TR 200
26. K A Seffen & D J Butler, "An Exercise in Elementary Smart Structures", (2002) International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 30(1), pp.59-72
27. K A Seffen, G T Parks & P J Clarkson, "Observations on the Controllability of Motion of Two-Wheelers", (2001) Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Systems and Control Engineering, 215, pp.143-156
28. K A Seffen, "On the Behaviour of Folded Tape-Springs", (2001) Journal of Applied Mechanics, Trans. ASME, 68, pp.369-375
29. K A Seffen, "Through-Thickness Effects in Curved Piezoelectric Beams", (2001) Technical report, UMIST/ME/AM/14.05.01/CURV1
30. K A Seffen, "Analysis of Transducers for Digital Loudspeakers and Phased Array Antennae", (2001) Classified 12-monthly technical report for the European Commission under Framework V, contract no. GR1D-CRT99-0121, UMIST/ME/AM/09.05.01/PADS2
31. A Suppapitnarm, K A Seffen, G T Parks & P J Clarkson, "A Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Multiobjective Optimisation", (2000) Engineering Optimisation, 33(1), pp.59-85
32. K A Seffen, Z You & S Pellegrino, "Folding and Deployment of Curved Springs", (2000) International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 42, pp.2055-2073
33. K A Seffen, "Analysis of Transducers for Digital Loudspeakers and Phased Array Antennae", (2000) Classified six-monthly technical report for the European Commission under Framework V, contract no. GR1D-CRT99-0121, UMIST/ME/AM/16.11.00/PADS1
34. K A Seffen, S Pellegrino & G T Parks, "Deployment of a Panel by Tape-Spring Hinges", (2000) Proceedings of IUTAM-IASS Symposium on Deployable Structures: Theory and Applications, Cambridge, September 1998, Eds S Pellegrino and S D Guest, Kluwer, pp.355-364
35. K A Seffen, "Analysis of a Smart, Linear, Piezoelectric Transducer", (2000) Proceedings of the Society of Photo-Optical and Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) 7th Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, Newport Beach, Calif., March 2000, Ed. N. Wereley, 3985, pp.660-671
36. A Suppapitnarm, K A Seffen, G T Parks & P J Clarkson, "Design by Multiobjective Optimisation Using Simulated Annealing", (1999) International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED'99), Munich, August 1999, Ed. V. Lindemann, H. Birkhofer, H. Meerkamm, S. Vanja, pp.1395-1400, Publ. Technische Universitat Munchen
37. P J Clarkson, K A Seffen, G T Parks, A Hooley & W S Bainbridge, "Observations on Virtual Collaborative Design", (1999) International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED'99), Munich, August 1999, Ed. V. Lindemann, H. Birkhofer, H. Meerkamm, S. Vanja, pp.1837-1840
38. A Suppapitnarm, K A Seffen, G T Parks, A M Connor & P J Clarkson, "Multobjective Optimisation of Bicycle Frames Using Simulated Annealing", (1999) Proceedings of 1st ASMO/ISSMO Conference on Engineering Design Optimization, Ilkley, July 1999, Ed. V.V. Toporov, pp.357-364
39. A M Connor, K A Seffen, G T Parks & P J Clarkson, "Efficient Optimisation of Structures Using Tabu Search", (1999) Proceedings of 1st ASMO/ISSMO Conference on Engineering Design Optimization, Ilkley, July 1999, Ed. V.V. Toporov, pp.127-134
40. K A Seffen, "Bicycle-Rider Dynamics; Equations of Motion and Controllability", (1999) Joint technical report: UMIST/ME/AM/15.07.99/CUED; Cambridge University Engineering Department CUED/C-EDC/TR 79
41. K A Seffen & S Pellegrino, "Deployment Dynamics of Tape-Springs", (1999) Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, A, 455(1983), pp.1003-1048
42. K A Seffen, Z You & S Pellegrino, "Folding and Deployment of Curved Tape-Springs", (1997) Technical report, CUED/D-STRUCT/TR 171
43. K A Seffen, "Analysis of Structures Deployed by Tape-Springs", (1997) Ph.D. Thesis, University of Cambridge
44. K A Seffen & S Pellegrino, "Deployment of a Rigid Panel by Tape-Springs", (1997) Technical report, CUED/D-STRUCT/TR 168
45. K A Seffen & S Pellegrino, "Deployment Dynamics of Strip Springs", (1996) Proceedings of 19th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Kyoto, August 1996 (abstract)
46. K A Seffen & S Pellegrino, "Deployment Dynamics of Elastic Folds in Transversely Thin Curved Strips", (1995) Proceedings of Symposium on Instabilities in Solids and Structures, UCLA, June 1995 (abstract)
47. K A Seffen, "Unconstrained Deployment of a Collapsible Membrane Reflector", (1994) First Year PhD Report, University of Cambridge
Reviews and press releases
1. Evolutionary Structural Optimization by Y M Xie & G P Steven, (2000) Engineering Structures, 22(9), pp.1224-1225
2. An Engineer's Guide to Pipe Joints by G Thompson, (2001) International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 29(3), pp.280
3. Araldite Gets Human Powered Vehicle on the Road, 23 Jan 2001, VANTICO
4. Students Show 'Wheel' Class in Great Design Challenge Race, 04 April 2001, Manchester Evening News
5. Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students by T H G Megson, (2002) International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education 30(1), pp.90
6. Roll-up Lap-Top Screens for Truly Portable Computing, 11 September 2006, CUED News Item
Mentored student theses
1. A A Jalil, "Semi-Fractal Element Analysis", (2000) MSc, UMIST, Manchester
2. S Veerapun, "Smart Structures and Analysis For Micro-Air-Vehicle Design", (2000) MSc, UMIST, Manchester
3. L O Onyango, "Mechanical Systems Dynamic Instabilities", (2001) MDipl, UMIST, Manchester
4. E Toews, "Analysis Methods for Adaptive Structures", (2002) MPhil, University of Cambridge. Runner-up at the Institute of Structural Engineers Young Researchers Conference 2003
5. S D Waller, "Shape Optimisation of Cantilevers", (2003) First Year PhD Report, University of Cambridge
6. I T Kisby, "Lightweight Geodesic Columns", (2004) MEng, Selwyn College, University of Cambridge
7. H R Middleton, "Multi-stable Structures", (2004) MEng, Downing College, University of Cambridge
8. A J Butler, "Acrosomal Reaction Mechanics", (2005) MEng, Girton College, University of Cambridge
9. E Crane, "Multi-stable Shells", (2005) MEng, Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge
10. T O M Evans, "Multi-stable Modular Grids", (2005) MEng, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge
11. L H Watson, "Energy Harvesting", (2005) MEng, Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
12. T J Worgan, "Morphing Aircraft Wings", (2005) MEng, Downing College, University of Cambridge
13. S D Waller, "Mechanics of Novel Compression Structures", (2006) PhD, Jesus College, University of Cambridge
Research seminars and invited lectures
1. First Year PhD Report, Structures Group, Cambridge University Engineering Department (Nov 1994)
2. Symposium on Instabilities in Solids and Structures, UCLA (Jun 1995)
3. PhD Thesis, Structures Group, Cambridge University Engineering Department (Dec 1997)
4. Engineering Design Centre, Cambridge University Engineering Department (Mar 1999)
5. SPIE Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, Newport Beach, California (Mar 2000)
6. Structures Group, Cambridge University Engineering Department (Mar 2001)
7. 1...Ltd, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge (Mar 2002, Jul 2001, Jan 2001, Sep 2000, Apr 2000)
8. Calladine Festschrift on New Approaches to Structural Mechanics, Shells and Biological Structures, Cambridge (Sep 2002)
9. The Perse School: Design of Model Cranes Using K'nex, Cambridge (Dec 2002)
10. Victoria College, Belfast: Master Class in Engineering (Mar 2003)
11. Friends' School, Lisburn, and Lumen Christi College, Londonderry: Master Class in Engineering (Mar 2004)
12. 12th AIAA/ASME/AHS Adaptive Structures Conference, Palm Springs, California (April 2004)
13. 45th Structures and Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Palm Springs, California (April 2004)
14. Structures Group, Cambridge University Engineering Department (March 2005)
15. St Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt: Master Class in Engineering (Apr 2005)
16. Department of Engineering, Aberdeen University (Apr 2007)
# Department Address: University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CM2 1PZ
# kas14@cam.ac.uk