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Professor Andrew Levers
OBE CEng FRAeS

Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Executive Director, Institute of Digital Engineering and Autonomous Systems
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2024

2023

Exploring modern bathymetry: A comprehensive review of data acquisition devices, model accuracy, and interpolation techniques for enhanced underwater mapping

Li, Z., Peng, Z., Zhang, Z., Chu, Y., Xu, C., Yao, S., . . . Ma, J. (n.d.). Exploring modern bathymetry: A comprehensive review of data acquisition devices, model accuracy, and interpolation techniques for enhanced underwater mapping. Frontiers in Marine Science, 10. doi:10.3389/fmars.2023.1178845

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10.3389/fmars.2023.1178845
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2022

A pilot study investigating human behaviour towards DAVE (Dog Assisted Virtual Environment) and interpretation of non-reactive and aggressive behaviours during a virtual reality exploration task

Oxley, J. A., Meyer, G., Cant, I., Bellantuono, G. M., Butcher, M., Levers, A., & Westgarth, C. (2022). A pilot study investigating human behaviour towards DAVE (Dog Assisted Virtual Environment) and interpretation of non-reactive and aggressive behaviours during a virtual reality exploration task. PLOS ONE, 17(9). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0274329

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10.1371/journal.pone.0274329
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A Unified Approach to Digital Twin Architecture-Proof-of-Concept Activity in the Nuclear Sector

Bowman, D., Dwyer, L., Levers, A., Patterson, E. A., Purdie, S., & Vikhorev, K. (2022). A Unified Approach to Digital Twin Architecture-Proof-of-Concept Activity in the Nuclear Sector. IEEE ACCESS, 10, 44691-44709. doi:10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3161626

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10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3161626
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2021

2020

Return, Restart, Repurpose

Levers, A. (2020). Return, Restart, Repurpose. Manufacturing Management, 2020(7-8), 30-31. doi:10.12968/s2514-9768(23)90338-8

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10.12968/s2514-9768(23)90338-8
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2018

MODELLING AND SIMULATION ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE UK NUCLEAR R&D PROGRAMME ON DIGITAL REACTOR DESIGN

Lindley, B., Allen, D., Lillington, J., Smethurst, A., Smith, P., Bowman, D., . . . Eaton, M. D. (2018). MODELLING AND SIMULATION ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE UK NUCLEAR R&D PROGRAMME ON DIGITAL REACTOR DESIGN. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE 26TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NUCLEAR ENGINEERING, 2018, VOL 3. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

The UK nuclear R&D programme on digital nuclear reactor design - modelling, simulation, and virtual engineering

Merk, B., Allen, D., Bankhead, M., Bowen, A., Bowman, D., De Haas, S., . . . Vikhorev, K. (2018). The UK nuclear R&D programme on digital nuclear reactor design - modelling, simulation, and virtual engineering. In Proceedings of the 2018 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants, ICAPP 2018 (pp. 1085-1090).

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2015

Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Aircraft Panel Deformations During Riveting Process

Abdelal, G. F., Georgiou, G., Cooper, J., Robotham, A., Levers, A., & Lunt, P. (2015). Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Aircraft Panel Deformations During Riveting Process. JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 137(1). doi:10.1115/1.4028923

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10.1115/1.4028923
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2014

Barriers to industrial energy efficiency

Lunt, P., Ball, P., & Levers, A. (2014). Barriers to industrial energy efficiency. International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 8(3), 380-394. doi:10.1108/ijesm-05-2013-0008

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10.1108/ijesm-05-2013-0008
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2013

Modeling and simulation of shot peening process

Zhang, X. J., Wang, J. B., Levers, A., & Hon, K. K. B. (2013). Modeling and simulation of shot peening process. In Proceedings of the 37th International MATADOR 2012 Conference (pp. 169-172).

Conference Paper

Factory Modelling: Combining Energy Modelling for Buildings and Production Systems

Ball, P. D., Despeisse, M., Evans, S., Greenough, R. M., Hope, S. B., Kerrigan, R., . . . Wright, A. J. (2013). Factory Modelling: Combining Energy Modelling for Buildings and Production Systems. In ADVANCES IN PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: COMPETITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, AMPS 2012, PT I Vol. 397 (pp. 158-165). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

2012

Industrial ecology at factory level: a prototype methodology

Despeisse, M., Ball, P. D., Evans, S., & Levers, A. (2012). Industrial ecology at factory level: a prototype methodology. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, 226(A10), 1648-1664. doi:10.1177/0954405412449937

DOI
10.1177/0954405412449937
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Industrial ecology at factory level - a conceptual model

Despeisse, M., Ball, P. D., Evans, S., & Levers, A. (2012). Industrial ecology at factory level - a conceptual model. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 31, 30-39. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.02.027

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10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.02.027
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The emergence of sustainable manufacturing practices

Despeisse, M., Mbaye, F., Ball, P. D., & Levers, A. (2012). The emergence of sustainable manufacturing practices. PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL, 23(5), 354-376. doi:10.1080/09537287.2011.555425

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10.1080/09537287.2011.555425
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Potential applications of peen forming finite element modelling

Gariepy, A., Cyr, J., Levers, A., Perron, C., Bocher, P., & Levesque, M. (2012). Potential applications of peen forming finite element modelling. ADVANCES IN ENGINEERING SOFTWARE, 52, 60-71. doi:10.1016/j.advengsoft.2012.06.006

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10.1016/j.advengsoft.2012.06.006
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2011

Reducing Energy Use in Aircraft Component Manufacture - Applying Best Practice in Sustainable Manufacturing

Lunt, P., & Levers, A. (n.d.). Reducing Energy Use in Aircraft Component Manufacture - Applying Best Practice in Sustainable Manufacturing. In SAE Technical Paper Series. SAE International. doi:10.4271/2011-01-2739

DOI
10.4271/2011-01-2739
Conference Paper

2010

Broughton: From Wellington Bombers to the A380

Levers, A. (2010). Broughton: From Wellington Bombers to the A380. The International Journal for the History of Engineering & Technology, 80(1), 55-79. doi:10.1179/175812109x12547332071308

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10.1179/175812109x12547332071308
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2009

Zero carbon manufacturing facility - towards integrating material, energy, and waste process flows

Ball, P. D., Evans, S., Levers, A., & Ellison, D. (2009). Zero carbon manufacturing facility - towards integrating material, energy, and waste process flows. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, 223(9), 1085-1096. doi:10.1243/09544054JEM1357

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10.1243/09544054JEM1357
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2007

The effect of controlled shot peening on the fatigue behaviour of 2024-T3 aluminium friction stir welds

Ali, A., An, X., Rodopoulos, C. A., Brown, M. W., O'Hara, P., Levers, A., & Gardiner, S. (2007). The effect of controlled shot peening on the fatigue behaviour of 2024-T3 aluminium friction stir welds. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FATIGUE, 29(8), 1531-1545. doi:10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2006.10.032

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10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2006.10.032
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2006

A process model for shot peen forming

Wang, T., Platts, M. J., & Levers, A. (2006). A process model for shot peen forming. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY, 172(2), 159-162. doi:10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2005.09.006

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10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2005.09.006
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2003

A fatigue damage map for 2024-T3 aluminium alloy

Rodopoulos, C. A., de los Rios, E. R., Levers, A., & Yates, J. R. (2003). A fatigue damage map for 2024-T3 aluminium alloy. FATIGUE & FRACTURE OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS & STRUCTURES, 26(7), 569-575. doi:10.1046/j.1460-2695.2003.00526.x

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10.1046/j.1460-2695.2003.00526.x
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Jumbo processes

Levers, A. (2003). Jumbo processes. Manufacturing Engineer, 82(3), 42-45. doi:10.1049/me:20030317

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10.1049/me:20030317
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A Theoretical and Experimental Investigation into the Development of Coverage in Shot Peening

Karuppanan, S., Romero, J. S., de los Rios, E. R., Rodopoulos, C., & Levers, A. (2003). A Theoretical and Experimental Investigation into the Development of Coverage in Shot Peening. In Unknown Book (pp. 101-107). Wiley. doi:10.1002/3527606580.ch14

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10.1002/3527606580.ch14
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Finite Element Impact Modelling for Shot Peen Forming

Wang, T., Platts, J., & Levers, A. (2003). Finite Element Impact Modelling for Shot Peen Forming. In Unknown Book (pp. 540-546). Wiley. doi:10.1002/3527606580.ch69

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10.1002/3527606580.ch69
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Investigating the Benefits of Controlled Shot Peening on Corrosion Fatigue of Aluminium Alloy 2024 T351

Curtis, S. A., de los Rios, E. R., Rodopoulos, C. A., Solis Romero, J., & Levers, A. (2003). Investigating the Benefits of Controlled Shot Peening on Corrosion Fatigue of Aluminium Alloy 2024 T351. In Unknown Book (pp. 264-270). Wiley. doi:10.1002/3527606580.ch34

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10.1002/3527606580.ch34
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Theoretical Analysis of Beneficial and Detrimental Effects of Controlled Shot Peening in High Strength Aluminium Alloys

Rodopoulos, C. A., Edwards, R. E., Curtis, S., Solis Romero, J., Choi, J., de los Rios, E., & Levers, A. (2003). Theoretical Analysis of Beneficial and Detrimental Effects of Controlled Shot Peening in High Strength Aluminium Alloys. In Unknown Book (pp. 547-553). Wiley. doi:10.1002/3527606580.ch70

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10.1002/3527606580.ch70
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Predicting the interfaces between fatigue crack growth regimes in 7150-T651 aluminium alloy using the fatigue damage map

Curtis, S. A., Romero, J. S., de los Rios, E. R., Rodopoulos, C. A., & Levers, A. (2003). Predicting the interfaces between fatigue crack growth regimes in 7150-T651 aluminium alloy using the fatigue damage map. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 344(1-2), 79-85. doi:10.1016/S0921-5093(02)00416-1

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10.1016/S0921-5093(02)00416-1
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2002

Analysis of the effects of controlled shot peening on fatigue damage of high strength aluminium alloys

Curtis, S., de los Rios, E. R., Rodopoulos, C. A., & Levers, A. (2003). Analysis of the effects of controlled shot peening on fatigue damage of high strength aluminium alloys. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FATIGUE, 25(1), 59-66. doi:10.1016/S0142-1123(02)00049-X

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10.1016/S0142-1123(02)00049-X
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Development of new damage tolerant alloys for age-forming

Starink, M. J., Sinclair, I., Gao, N., Kamp, N., Gregson, P. J., Pitcher, P. D., . . . Gardiner, S. (2002). Development of new damage tolerant alloys for age-forming. In ALUMINUM ALLOYS 2002: THEIR PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES PTS 1-3 Vol. 396-4 (pp. 601-606). doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.396-402.601

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10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.396-402.601
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2001

Towards the optimisation of the shot peening process in terms of fatigue resistance of the 2024-T351 and 7150-T651 aluminium alloys

Romero, J. S., De los Rios, E. R., Levers, A., & Karuppanan, S. (2001). Towards the optimisation of the shot peening process in terms of fatigue resistance of the 2024-T351 and 7150-T651 aluminium alloys. In SURFACE TREATMENT V: COMPUTER METHODS AND EXPERIMENTAL MEASUREMENTS Vol. 6 (pp. 343-355). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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2000

Modelling fatigue crack growth in shot-peened components of Al 2024-T351

De Los Rios, E. R., Trull, M., & Levers, A. (2000). Modelling fatigue crack growth in shot-peened components of Al 2024-T351. FATIGUE & FRACTURE OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS & STRUCTURES, 23(8), 709-716. doi:10.1046/j.1460-2695.2000.00287.x

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10.1046/j.1460-2695.2000.00287.x
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1998

Development of integrated decision support system for creep age forming

Levers, A., Tanner, A., Al-Khalil, M., & Platts, M. J. (1998). Development of integrated decision support system for creep age forming. In MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN AND OPTIMISATION, PROCEEDINGS (pp. O1-O6). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Finite element analysis of shot peening

Levers, A., & Prior, A. (1998). Finite element analysis of shot peening. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY, 80-1, 304-308. doi:10.1016/S0924-0136(98)00188-5

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10.1016/S0924-0136(98)00188-5
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