John Vinney

Professor John Vinney

  • u_jvinney at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
  • Emeritus Professor
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Biography

My career to date has been a mix of both industrial and academic experience. In industry I have been involved with designing warships and submarines through to minimising the structural weight of satellites. The common theme throughout my career has been a focus on structures and the ways in which they impact on overall systems and products. Latterly, I have focused on aerospace design and have worked with Airbus UK to deliver development programmes in structural design of lightweight structures.

I have an established research and knowledge transfer track record in the field of computational mechanics, specifically hybrid analysis methodologies and inverse problem analysis. As a result I have published in excess of 60 papers, including peer reviewed academic papers in prestige journals, such as the Journal of Strain, the Journal of Renewable Energy and the International Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics.

My research will continue to be broad based and user led. The application areas of health, aerospace, environmental, engineering design and knowledge based systems and hybrid analysis and inverse problem engineering, will continue to be developed in parallel.

Journal Articles

Chapters

  • Cardew, G., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Dupac, M., 2013. Optimal group configurations of fibre materials based on inclusion modelling. Key Engineering Materials. Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Laubisrutistr. 24, CH-8712 Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland., 414-418.
  • Noroozi, S., Rahman, A.G.A., Dupac, M., Vinney, J.. Dynamic characteristics of prosthetic feet: A comparison between modal parameters of walking, running and sprinting foot. In: Jaroslav Beran, Martin Bílek, Monika Hejnova, Petr Zabka, eds. Advances in Mechanisms Design. Springer Netherlands.
  • Sewell, P., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Amali, R., Andrews, S.. An Artificial Intelligence Approach for Measurement and Monitoring of Pressure at the Residual Limb/Socket Interface- A Clinical Approach. Proceedings CM 2008 / MFPT 2008 - The Fifth International Conference on Condition Monitoring & Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 15-18 July 2008. CM and MFPT.
  • Shrazi Kia, S., Noroozi, S., Carse, B., Vinney, J., Rabbani, M., 2006. Prediction of Failure in Pin-Joints Using Hybrid Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Approach. IEEE 2006 International Conference on Fuzzy Systems, 16-21 July 2006. IEEE, 671-677.
  • Rabbani, M., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Shrazi Kia, S.. The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Health Monitoring of Aerospace Structures. In: Topping, B.H.V., Montero, G., Montenegro, R., eds. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, 2006, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Kippen: Civil-Comp Press.
  • Rabbani, M., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Shrazi Kia, S.. An Inverse Method of Load Determination Using Hybrid Genetic Algorithm, Artificial Neural Network and Finite Element Analysis. In: Topping, B.H.V., Montero, G., Montenegro, R., eds. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, 2006, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Kippen: Civil-Comp Press.
  • Shrazi Kia, S., Noroozi, S., Carse, B., Vinney, J., Rabbani, M.. Failure Modelling in Pin-Loaded Joints Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Approach. In: Topping, B.H.V., Montero, G., Montenegro, R., eds. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, 2006, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Kippen: Civil-Comp Press.
  • Shrazi Kia, S., Noroozi, S., Carse, B., Vinney, J.. Application of Data Mining Techniques in Predicting the Behaviour of Composite Joints. In: Topping, B.H.V., eds. Proceedings of the eighth international conference on the application of artificial intelligence to civil, structural and environmental engineering, 2005, Rome, Italy. Stirling: Civil-Comp Press.
  • Rabbani, M., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Kia Shrazi, S., Rao, B.K.N.. Application of Hybrid Genetic Algorithm and Neural Network to Load Identification. In: Mba, D.U., Rao, R.B.K.N., eds. Condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management (COMADEM 2005) : proceedings of the 18th international congress, 31st August-2nd September 2005, Cranfield, UK. Cranfield: Cranfield University Press.
  • Amali, R., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J.. A Hybrid Approach for Measurement of Normal Pressure Between Residual Limb and Prosthetic Socket. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hong Kong, August 1-6, 2004. Hong Kong: International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics.
  • Rabbani, M., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Rao, B.K.N.. Application of Hybrid FEA and ANN for Health Monitoring of Aerospace Structures. In: Rao, R.B.K.N., Jones, B.E., Grosvenor, R.I., eds. Condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management : (COMADEM 2004) : proceedings of the 17th international congress Birmingham, England. Birmingham: COMADEM International, 2004.
  • Noroozi, S., Amali, R., Vinney, J.. Real-Time Load Determination for In-Service Components Using Photostress Analysis and Artificial Neural Networks in Tandem. International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, June 2003, Las Vegas. Las Vegas: CSREA Press.
  • Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Amali, R.. Use of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) for Real Time Determination of Loads on In-Service Components. International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, June 2003, Las Vegas. CSREA Press.
  • Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Amali, R.. Application of Combined BEA and ANN for the Real Time Solution of 3D Boundary Domain Problems. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Boundary Element Techniques, Granada, Spain, 15-17 July 2003. BeTeq2003 International Conference on Boundary Element Techniques.
  • Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Tucker, L., Amali, R.. Combined BEA and ANN for the Analysis of 3D Inverse Boundary Domain Problems. BeTeq2003 4th International Conference on Boundary Element Techniques Granada, Spain, 15-17 July 2003. BeTeq2003 International Conference on Boundary Element Techniques.
  • Noroozi, S., Amali, R., Vinney, J.. Condition Monitoring of a Prosthetic Socket. Condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management : COMADEM 2002 : proceedings of the 15th International congress. Birmingham, England: Comadem International.
  • Noroozi, S., Amali, R., Vinney, J.. Development of a Generalized Inverse Problem Engine for Boundary Element Analysis of a Potential Problem. 3rd International Conference on Boundary Element Techniques, Beijing, China. Springer Verlag.
  • Amali, R., Vinney, J., Noroozi, S., Patel, V.. The Use of Back Propagation Neural Network to Determine the Load Distribution on a Component. Second International Conference on Hybrid Intelligent Systems (HIS 2002), Santiago, Chile. Amsterdam; Washington DC: IOS Press.
  • Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Amali, R.. The Application of Combined Artificial Neural Network and Boundary Element for Potential Problems. International conference on boundary element techniques (Joint meeting) (2nd : 2001 Jul : New Brunswick, NJ). Hoggar.
  • Vinney, J., Blount, G., Noroozi, S.. A Conceptual Design Assistant(CODAS) Integration of Process Knowledge into Design Support Systems. In: Kals, H., van Nouten, F., eds. Integration of Process Knowledge into Design Support Systems: Proceedings of the 1999 CIRP International Design Seminar, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands, 24-26 March 1999. Dordrecht: Klewer Academic Publishers.
  • Vinney, J., Noroozi, S., Sewell, P., Blount, G.. The Case for a Case-Based Prosthetic Socket Design Assistant. In: Fiala, P., Smrc ek, L., eds. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Advanced Engineering Design, Prague, May 31 - June 2, 1999. Prague, Czech Republic: CTU Publishing House.

Conferences

  • Khandan, R., Noroozi, S., Sewell, P., Vinney, J.. Smart Passive Adaptive Control of Composite Plates. In: ASME 2010 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition 12/11/2010 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
  • Khandan, R., Noroozi, S., Sewell, P., Vinney, J., 2010. Optimum Design of Fibre Orientation Angles in Composite Laminate Plates for Minimum Thickness. In: ASME 2010 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition 12/11/2010 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
  • Vali-Shariatpanahi, S., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J.. Evaluation of in-plane shear failure in composite laminate with high percentage of 90o plies. In: Hui, D., eds. 18th Annual International Conference on COMPOSITES/NANO ENGINEERING (ICCE -18) 04/07/2010 Anchorage, Alaska,USA,.
  • Vali-Shariatpanahi, S., Jevons, M., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J.. Evaluation of Failure in Pin-Loaded Laminates. In: 49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures Structural Dynamics, and Materials 07/04/2008 Schaumburg, Illinois, USA.
  • Vali-Shariatpanahi, S., Jevons, M., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J.. Evaluation of In-Plane Shear Failure in Composite Laminates. In: 49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials 07/04/2008 Schaumburg, Illinois, USA.
  • Maheri, A., Noroozi, S., Toomer, C.A., Vinney, J.. Damping the Fluctuating Behaviour and Improving the Convergence Rate of the Axial Induction Factor in the BEMT-Based Rotor Aerodynamic Codes. In: Proceedings of the European Wind Energy Conference (EWEC2006) 27/02/2006 Athens, Greece. Brussels: EWEA.
  • Maheri, A., Noroozi, S., Toomer, C.A., Vinney, J.. A Simple Algorithm to Modify an Ordinary Wind Turbine Blade to an Adaptive One. In: Proceedings of the European Wind Energy Conference (EWEC2006) 27/02/2006 Athens, Greece. Brussels: EWEA.
  • Maheri, A., Noroozi, S., Toomer, C.A., Vinney, J.. Single Step Versus Coupled Aero-Structure Simulation of a Wind Turbine with Bend-Twist Adaptive Blades. In: Proceedings of the European Wind Energy Conference (EWEC2006) 27/02/2006 Athens, Greece. Brussels: EWEA.
  • Shrazi Kia, S., Noroozi, S., Carse, B., Vinney, J.. Failure Prediction in Composite Joints Using an Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Approach. In: Parmee, I.C., eds. Adaptive Computing in Design and Manufacture: Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference 25/04/2006 Bristol, UK. Institute for People-centred Computation (IP-CC).
  • Shrazi Kia, S., Noroozi, S., Carse, B., Vinney, J., Rabbani, M.. Application of Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy System to Failure Prediction in Composite Joints. In: Kumar, U., Parida, A., Rao, B.K.N., eds. Condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management : (COMADEM 2006) : proceedings of the 19th international congress 12/06/2006 Luleå, Sweden. Luleå, Sweden: Luleå University of Technology.
  • Rabbani, M., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Shrazi Kia, S., Rao, B.K.N.. Inverse Identification of Load Using RBF Neural Network and Structural Response Data. In: Kumar, U., Parida, A., Rao, B.K.N., eds. Condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management : (COMADEM 2006) : proceedings of the 19th international congress 12/06/2006 Luleå, Sweden. Luleå, Sweden: Luleå University of Technology.
  • Noroozi, S., Sewell, P., Vinney, J.. The Application of a Hybrid Inverse Boundary Element Problem Engine for the Solution of Potential Problems. In: 7th International Conference on Boundary Element Techniques 04/09/2006 École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (ENPC) Paris, France.
  • Rabbani, M., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Shrazi Kia, S.. Genetic Algorithm-Trained RBF Neural Network for Load Identification. In: Amavasai, B.P., Siddique, N.H., Cheng, X., eds. Proceedings of the IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics Society, United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland Chapter, 5th Conference on Advances in Cybernetic Systems : IEEE AICS2006 07/09/2006 Sheffield Hallam University. IEEE.
  • Behnia, M., Amali, R., Sewell, P., Vinney, J., Noroozi, S.. Application of Artificial Intelligence to Predict the Effect of Fertilizers on Saffron Production. In: 2nd International Symposium on Saffron Biology and Technology 28/10/2006 Mashhad, Iran.
  • Shrazi Kia, S., Noroozi, S., Carse, B., Vinney, J., Rabbani, M.. Investigation into Hybrid Data Mining and Soft Computing Techniques to Aid to Design Composite Joints. In: Educational Proceedings of Composites 26/09/2005 Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio.
  • Amali, R., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J.. A Hybrid Approach Using Photoelasticity, Finite Element Analysis and an Artificial Neural Network in Mechanical Engineering. In: Fifth International Conference on Adaptive Computing in Design and Manufacture (ACDM2002) 16/04/2002 University of Exeter, England.
  • Amali, R., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Sewell, P., Andrews, S.. A Novel Approach for Predicting Interfacial Pressure Between a Prosthetic Socket and a Residual Limb. In: Annual Reception at the House of Commons for Britain's Younger Engineers from UK University, Industrial and Public Sector Laboratories 09/12/2002 London, England.
  • Andrews, S., Noroozi, S., Sewell, P., Vinney, J.. A Novel Transducer to Aid the Assessment of Prosthetic Socket Fit. In: Seventh Annual Conference of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists 06/04/2001 Nottingham, England.
  • Andrews, S., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Amali, R., Sewell, P.. A Novel Approach to Assess Prosthetic Socket Fit Based on Combining Experimental and Empirical Techniques. In: Hughes, J., Jacobs, N.A., eds. Proceedings of the 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO 2001) 01/07/2001 Glasgow, Scotland. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics.
  • Amali, R., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Sewell, P., Andrews, S., 2001. A Novel Approach for Assessing Interfacial Pressure Between the Prosthetic Socket and the Residual Limb for Below Knee Amputees using Artificial Neural Networks. In: IJCNN '01. International Joint Conference on Neural Networks 15/07/2001 Washington, DC. , 2689-2693 Washington DC, USA: IEEE Press.
  • Sewell, P., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Andrews, S., 2000. A Tool to Aid Below-Knee Prosthetic Socket Fitting. In: Special Reception in 2000 for Britain's Younger Engineers 04/12/2000 The House of Commons, London.
  • Vinney, J., Noroozi, S.. Simulation to Stimulation: A Virtual Approach. In: Harris, R.G., Mulroy, T.J., eds. 3rd Working Conference on Engineering Education for the 21st century 17/04/2000 Sheffield University, England. Sheffield: SHU Press.
  • Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Sewell, P., Al-Rawe, A.. An Empirical Model of the Structural Characteristics of Un-ribbed Cylindrical GRP Tanks. In: Horváth, I., Medland, A.J., Vergeest, J.S.M., eds. TMCE 2000 Third international symposium on tools and methods of competitive engineering 18/04/2000 Delft University. Delft, The Netherlands: Delft University Press.
  • Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Xu, G., Littlefair, G.. A Hybrid ANN and FEA Approach for Potential Problems. In: Horváth, I., Medland, A.J., Vergeest, J.S.M., eds. TMCE 2000 Third international symposium on tools and methods of competitive engineering 18/04/2000 Delft University. Delft: Delft University Press.
  • Amali, R., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J.. The Application of Combined Artificial Neural Network and Finite Element Method in Domain Problems. In: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Engineering Applications of Neural Networks (EANN 2000) 17/07/2000 Kingston University, England.
  • Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Cardew, G., 2000. Curvilinear Anisotropy: Theory and Application. In: DeWilde, W.P., Blain, W.R., Brebbia, C.A., eds. 7th International Conference of Computer Methods in Composite Materials and Structures (CADCOMP 2000) 13/09/2000 Bologna, Italy. , 259-268 Southampton: WIT Press.
  • Noroozi, S., Sewell, P., Vinney, J., Andrews, S.. Introduction of a Novel Tool for Real-Time Monitoring and Assessment of Prosthetic Socket Fit. In: Pusey, H.C., Rao, R.B.K.N., eds. Condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management : COMADEM 2000 : proceedings of the 13th International Congress. 03/12/2000 Houston, Texas, USA. Elsevier.
  • Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Unger, T., Hope, A.D., 1999. Application of Adaptable Sensor Priorities in a Condition Monitoring System. In: McIntyre, J.D., Rao, R.B.K.N., eds. Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management (Comadem '99) 06/07/1999 University of Sunderland. Kingham: Coxmoor Publishing.
  • Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Wait, D., Sewell, P.. The Use of Boundary Element Analysis as a Design Aid to Analyse Complex Aspects of Aircraft Landing Gear Joint Design. In: 1st International Conference in Boundary Element Techniques 07/1999 Queen Mary College, London.
  • Noroozi, S., Vinney, J., Sewell, P.. The Application of Redundant Industrial Robots In Bio-Mechanical Engineering. In: Advanced Robotics Development Conference on Medical Robotics 23/09/1999 Pisa, Italy.

Reports

Qualifications

  • PGCE in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (University of the West of England, 2001)
  • PhD in Engineering Design (University of the West of England, 1998)
  • BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (University of the West of England, 1990)

Memberships

  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE), Fellow,
  • Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Fellow,
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