Research
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
Mr. M. Maggiore
European Commission 6th Framework Programme
A Microwave Catalyst System for Land Transport Vehicles (MICROCAT). Prof. Lucas Coordinated this project with the following partners: Combilift Eire, Mabo-Lifting Belgium, ABC UK, Timewell's Travel UK, University of Limerick Eire.
Dr. S. Bowadt
European Commission 6th Framework Programme
Novel Techniques using High Power, High Frequency Microwaves for Material Production and material Processing. Prof. Lucas Coordinated this project with the following partners. NCLR Holland, TWI UK, Cybernetix France, Univ. Rennes France, ABC UK, Ozone Systems UK, MES Technologies France, ENEA Italy, Univ. Limerick Eire, Univ. Twente Holland, FELDEC UK.
Dr. A. Edwards
European Commission 6th Framework Programme
Underwater Communications using EM Waves (EMCOMMS). Prof. Lucas Coordinated this project with the following partners. Bonn Elktronik Germany, Fieldcare Norway, Ocean Frontiers UK, FS Antennentechnik Germany.