Professor Ozz Querin
- Position: Professor of Design Optimisation
- Areas of expertise: Topology optimization; genetic algorithms; evolutionary methods of optimization
- Email: O.M.Querin@leeds.ac.uk
- Phone: +44(0)113 343 2218
- Location: Level 3: Room 3.03 Energy Building (Building 47 - Campus Map)
Responsibilities
- Pro Dean for Student Education, Deputy Dean (Student Experience)
Research interests
My research interestes lie in four different areas, Structural Optimisation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computer Based Learning and Helicopter aerodynamics & dynamics. * Structural Optimisation research in: Evolutionary Structural Optimisation (ESO), Shape and topology optimisation using Genetic Algorithms (GA), optimisation of a bicycle frame; * Finite Element Analysis research in: Fixed Grid-FEA in 2 & 3D continua and plates & shells; * Computer Based Learning research in: Development of Intelligent Management System for Integrated Delivery of Undergraduate Course Material; * Helicopter dynamics research in: Development of flight simulator using radio controlled model helicopter.
Qualifications
- BE(Aero), ME(Res), PhD, Sydney University
Professional memberships
- Fellow Royal Aeronautical Society
- Secretary and Member of ASMO-UK
- Member ISSMO
Student education
Design Optimization
Research groups and institutes
- Institute of Design, Robotics and Manufacturing
- Energy efficient aerospace and automotive structures