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Dr Nicola Bailey
Senior Lecturer in Engineering
Research interests
- Engineering
Biography
Dr Bailey’s research interests are centred around the understanding and advancement of complex nonlinear mechanical systems, researching next generation technology in the fields of robotics, ultra-precision manufacture mechanisms, assistive technology and turbomachinery.
Specific topics include:
- Precision control of autonomous systems, with applications in robotics and manufacturing
- Development of upper limb prosthetics and devices for people with limb difference
- Predicting the behaviour of complex non-linear systems, including fusion energy devices
- Advancing novel bearing and seal technologies
Research interests
- Adaptive and Robust Control
- Precision Mechanisms and Robots
- Fluid Dynamics
- Solid Mechanics
- Upper Limb Prosthetics
More information
Research
![kickstarter-robot-image](/ImportedImages/Schools/NMS/informatics/news/kickstarter-robot-image.x2b3fa76a.jpg?w=780&h=517&crop=780,440,0,39&width=380&height=215&fit=crop&f=webp)
Design & Mechatronics
Fusing mechanical, electrical and control engineering.
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Computational Engineering
Applying advanced computational methods to engineering practice.
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Manufacturing, Materials & Systems
Design, manufacturing and processing
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Centre for Robotics Research
The group develops solutions to critical challenges faced in society where robot-centric approaches can improve outcomes.
News
Engineers design prosthetics to help quadruple amputee row South Coast for charity
Prosthetic arms designed in Engineering help Alex Lewis tackle a world first endurance challenge
![Alex Lewis top image (1)](/newimages/nmes/main-article-780X450/nicola-bailey-and-alex-lewis/alex-lewis-top-image-1.x1e8b92fb.jpeg?f=webp)
Research
![kickstarter-robot-image](/ImportedImages/Schools/NMS/informatics/news/kickstarter-robot-image.x2b3fa76a.jpg?w=780&h=517&crop=780,440,0,39&width=380&height=215&fit=crop&f=webp)
Design & Mechatronics
Fusing mechanical, electrical and control engineering.
![data- cyber-pexels-markus-spiske-1089438](/newimages/sspp/faculty-top-level/preapphubs/adventure-future/data-cyber-pexels-markus-spiske-1089438.xe197c869.jpg?w=780&h=520&crop=780,440,0,40&width=380&height=215&fit=crop&f=webp)
Computational Engineering
Applying advanced computational methods to engineering practice.
![Cogs orange](/ImportedImages/research/legacy/New-Pages/Cogs-orange.xaa54f164.jpg?w=780&h=564&crop=780,440,0,62&width=380&height=215&fit=crop&f=webp)
Manufacturing, Materials & Systems
Design, manufacturing and processing
![main-article-metamorphic-hand new 7 (final new)](/newimages/nmes/main-article-780X450/main-article-metamorphic-hand-new-7-final-new.xbebf4d72.png?crop=780,440,0,5&width=380&height=215&fit=crop&f=webp)
Centre for Robotics Research
The group develops solutions to critical challenges faced in society where robot-centric approaches can improve outcomes.
News
Engineers design prosthetics to help quadruple amputee row South Coast for charity
Prosthetic arms designed in Engineering help Alex Lewis tackle a world first endurance challenge
![Alex Lewis top image (1)](/newimages/nmes/main-article-780X450/nicola-bailey-and-alex-lewis/alex-lewis-top-image-1.x1e8b92fb.jpeg?f=webp)