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Biography
Jesper Christensen started his “mechanical engineering” activities as an engine fitter apprentice working on large marine propulsion systems; a 3 year degree. After completion he enrolled at University studying “Industrial Engineering”; and was awarded a BSc in 2007. Following this he completed his MSc in “Design of Mechanical Systems” in 2010. During his studies he undertook several industrial based projects focused on optimisation; e.g. the development of an antivibration mount to improve fatigue life for a 250kg sewage pump in collaboration with Grundfoss. Before completing his MSc he also undertook a 4 month placement at Jaguar Land Rover focusing on FE correlation of foam material models for automotive seating. Since joining Coventry University Jesper’s work has primarily focused on the development and implementation of optimisation algorithms for lightweighting applications, and has led to several invited presentations; for example to the German Association for Computational Mechanics, Dresden, 2012 and at in the House of Commons at the Set For Britain event in 2013. He was awarded his PhD on the topic of “Topology Optimisation of Structures Exposed to Large (non-linear) Deformations” in September 2015. Jesper is an active member of the IMeche and the STEM network.
Area of Expertise:
Optimisation algorithm development and implementation with an emphasis on topology optimisation
Vision Statement
I am fascinated by optimisation principles and the enormous potential they hold for dramatically changing the future of almost all engineering disciplines. This potential is expanded on a daily basis e.g. with the increased utilisation of composite materials, innovate manufacturing methods, more demanding structural performance requirements and improved simulation capabilities; most structural optimisation algorithms and techniques are however in their infancy. With an emphasis on structural optimisation it is my aim to develop significant optimisation tools for the future of (virtual) engineering.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, Coventry University
Award Date: 3 Sep 2015
Postgraduate Certificate
Award Date: 12 Oct 2012
MSc, Aalborg University
Award Date: 1 Feb 2010
Degree, Aalborg University
Award Date: 16 Jan 2008
External positions
Peer review college associate, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1 Oct 2016 → …
Congress Convenor, Engineering Professors' Council (EPC)
1 Sep 2016 → …
Hon. Secretary Birmingham Area Committee, Institute of mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
1 Sep 2013 → …
STEM Ambassador, STEMNET
1 Jul 2013 → …
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Network
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Optipress Stepped change in precision and strength optimisation capability for steel fabrications
Christensen, J., Bastien, C. & Wilson, A.
Project: Research
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E-BEAS: Environmentally Sustainable Bio-composites for Energy Absorbing Structures
Christensen, J. & Wilson, A.
1/11/19 → 31/07/20
Project: Internally funded project
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Assured Parking: Assured Parking - Trusted Autonomous Parking
Kanarachos, S., Haas, O., Christensen, J., Rajbhandari, S., Wang, S., Silverio Fernandez, M., Kouh Daragh, V., Horri, N., Hafiz, A., Foo, M. & Amin, S.
1/03/19 → 31/08/20
Project: Research
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Research output
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Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies for Improved Environmental Performance (Second Edition): Towards Zero Carbon Transportation
Vincent, K., Bouali, F., Haas, O., Christensen, J., Bastien, C., Davies, H., Taghavifar, H., Diederich, A. & Harrison, A., 18 Aug 2022, Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies for Improved Environmental Performance (Second Edition): Towards Zero Carbon Transportation. Folkson, R. & Sapsford, S. (eds.). 2 ed. United States, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing, p. 711-741 31 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Efficient crash structure design for road traffic accidents of tomorrow
Christensen, J., Wilson, A., Bastien, C. & Kayvantash, K., 29 Aug 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Crashworthiness. (In-Press), p. (In-Press) 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improving Correlation Accuracy of Crashworthiness Applications by Combining the CORA and MADM Methods
Bastien, C., Diederich, A., Christensen, J. & Ghaleb, S., Dec 2022, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. 236, 14, p. 3192-3200 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Minimum Area Discrepancy Method (MADM) Python Executables
Bastien, C. & Christensen, J., 28 Jan 2022Research output: Practice-Based and Non-textual Research › Software
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Efficient Crash Structure Design for Road Traffic Accidents of Tomorrow
Christensen, J., Wilson, A., Bastien, C. & Kayvantash, K., 23 Mar 2021, (Submitted) In: Thin-Walled Structures.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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A Numerical Framework to Improve Computer Model Correlation
Christophe Bastien (Speaker), Alexander Diederich (Speaker), Jesper Christensen (Speaker) & Shahab Ghaleb (Speaker)
22 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Altair UK Education Conference
Christophe Bastien (Speaker), Jesper Christensen (Speaker) & Alexis Wilson (Speaker)
30 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Deployment of HyperWorks for Undergraduate Teaching
Jesper Christensen (Speaker) & Christophe Bastien (Speaker)
9 Apr 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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A New Correlation Method to Analyse the Accuracy of CAE models in Force Displacement Response Scenarios –Application to a HBM Thorax Impact
Christophe Bastien (Speaker) & Jesper Christensen (Speaker)
18 Oct 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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EPSRC Peer Review College Member
Jesper Christensen (Reviewer)
2017 → …Activity: Other › Reviewer of proposals for funding
Thesis
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Topology optimisation of structures exposed to large (non-linear) deformations
Author: Christensen, J., 2015Supervisor: Bastien, C. (Supervisor) & Blundell, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD by Publication
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