Dr Harry Day

I am a chartered engineer with a strong multidisciplinary background in industry and academia spanning across structural, mechanical and aerodynamics engineering. With roots working in a large engineering consultancy, I have worked extensively in multidisciplinary teams on the design and analysis of large steel structures for offshore wind farms. With this experience, I am keen to bring the real-world into the lab, and provide Sheffield engineering students with exciting and valuable learning experiences.

Having done my undergraduate degree in Sheffield many years earlier, I then rejoined the University of Sheffield for my PhD which focussed on aerodynamic design and optimisation of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines.

Now working in the Diamonds’ Structures & Dynamics laboratory, I enjoy teaching students on all matters relating to the analysis, design, testing and failure of structures. I am focussed on designing engaging teaching activities, as well as creating an inclusive, collaborative and fun working environment where students can learn not just technical knowledge, but also gain key transferable competencies such as problem-solving skills, team working, and confidence/autonomy.

From my career experience so far, I am also skilled in the application of engineering simulation techniques such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).