Prof Jim Lucas

Research Grants

Improving the processing of Four Fermented Beverages from Eastern European Countries (FERBEV)

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

November 2006 - June 2009

A microwave catalytic system (MICROCAT).

ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL

January 2000 - December 2001

Computer modelling and control of a microwave generated plasma jet for material processing.

ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL

February 2000 - June 2002

Corporate research for the development of a reliable tyre pressure monitoring system.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

March 1999 - February 2001

An optical fibre sensor based intelligent system for monitoring and control of exhaust emissions from road vehicles (OPTO-EMI-SENSE).

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

January 2004 - March 2007

Sensors for Control and Automation of Welding Processes - Control and Integration (SCAWP).

ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL

October 2001 - September 2004

Laser assisted high pressure microwave generated plasma for material processing.

ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL

March 2001 - February 2002

Offshore validation of SWIMMER system.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

October 1998 - November 2001

A microwave catalytic system for land transport vehicles (MICROCAT).

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

January 2003 - October 2005

EM Wave Sensor for Multiphase and Wet Gas Metering (EM METER).

ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL

January 2002 - December 2003

High Velocity Thermal Spray Technology using Microwaves.

ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL

February 2002 - January 2004

Underwater Communications using Electromagnetic Waves.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

January 2002 - June 2005

European Network on control of joining technologies (AUTOJOIN).

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

February 1999 - January 2003

IMI-fusion welding process monitoring and control.

ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL

July 1999 - June 2002

Chemical synthesis using tuneable frequency microwaves (MICHEM).

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (UK)

July 2004 - June 2006

Application of Spray Technology to the Foresight Vehicle.

ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL

January 2003 - December 2004

An EM wave technique for reservoir characterisation and monitoring.

ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL

June 2000 - May 2001

Microwave applications of industrial free electron lasers.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

April 1998 - March 2001

Germicidal Modified Atmospheric Packaging For Food Products.

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (UK)

January 2001 - April 2003

Tailored On-board Activated Agents production for Enhaust Aftertreatment Perfomance Enhancement (TOP EXPERT)

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

October 2006 - September 2009

Multi-sensor fusion for observing resistance spot welds (SPOTCHEK).

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (UK)

April 2002 - December 2004

Novel techniques using high power, high frequency microwaves for material production and material processing (MICROPRO).

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

October 2001 - March 2005

Sensor Systems for Visualisation of High Pressure Welding Arcs and their Workpieces.

ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL

June 1999 - May 2001

Camera system for automated welding

INNOVATE UK (UK)

December 2009 - January 2011

Research Collaborations