Early Career Researchers

Highlighting the exceptional talent and burgeoning impact of our Early Career Research community.

Mrs Sharanjeet Kaur

Mrs Sharanjeet Kaur

Early Career Researcher, Sharanjeet Kaur, uses AI and digital modeling to transform robots from isolated machines into adaptive partners that prioritise human health and ergonomic performance.
Water engineer in front of a piece of equipment

Dr Edward John

How do aging cast iron pipes actually start leaking? Edward John, is the highlight in a new UKWIR video looking at his PhD research that uncovers how pressure changes in old cast iron pipes can cause cracks and leaks over time.
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Gladys Peretti

Mechanical Engineering postgraduate student Gladys Peretti, won Best Presentation for her paper on measuring viscosity using an ultrasound method at the Engineering Integrity Society (EIS) finals in December 2025.

Oluwatamilore Adenipekun

Oluwatamilore Adenipekun

Oluwatamilore Adenipekun, a 4th Year Mechanical Engineering PhD student, secures the Young Researcher Prize at the Railway Engineering Institute (RailEI) Yorkshire Section competition.
Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc graduate in labs

Joe Harrison

The study by Mechanical Engineering Master’s student, Joe Harrison, was conducted in Europe’s largest green-tech co-working space in central London, and aimed to optimise toilet use, reduce maintenance costs and promote water conservation.