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Suresh Perinpanayagam
Professor of Engineering

Biography

Suresh Perinpanayagam leads transformative research at the University of York in the fields of digital/data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI. The aim is to revolutionise system design by leveraging the power of data and high-performance computing. By combining these tools, the research will provide a more realistic and synergistic approach to complex future systems.

Suresh has a Bachelor and Master of Aeronautical Engineering from Imperial College, London and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College, London (Rolls-Royce Vibration University Technology Centre).

Suresh's digital engineering research team at the University of York engages in collaborative efforts with industry partners. They bring together cross-disciplinary themes of expertise, including advanced modelling and simulation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, to conceive and construct next-generation engineering systems. These systems are engineered to be highly efficient, reliable, and economically viable. Their focus includes pioneering developments in fusion energy systems, electric/hydrogen aircraft, and autonomous transport vehicles, where the aim is to minimise the necessity for extensive testing and validation. These groundbreaking innovations play an indispensable role in tackling the world's escalating demands for energy, electrification, the adoption of circular economy practices, and the realisation of net-zero emissions goals.

Previously, Suresh held the Clough Chair Professorship in Artificial Intelligence for Predictive Maintenance, where he implemented Industry 4.0 concepts for oil and gas companies at Charles Darwin University, Australia (https://clough.com.au/clough-collaboration-with-charles-darwin-university/). He also worked at the SMART Centre on Future Urban Mobility, established by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in partnership with the National Research Foundation of Singapore (NRF).

Suresh led a research group at the Integrated Vehicle Health Management Centre (IVHM) at Cranfield University, an initiative initiated by Boeing Aircraft Company to develop health monitoring systems for aircraft, providing fleet-wide services, such as maintenance, performance improvement, and safety assurance, using extensive real-time data sets. He also served as the Principal Investigator for Data-Centric Engineering, AI, and Digital Twin research at Cranfield University in collaboration with Airbus, securing two million pounds worth of funding for the Future Landing Gear Phase 2 project (https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=113143) and the LAND One project (https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10002411). Furthermore, Suresh was the Principal Investigator from Cranfield for a one-million-pound funding from Safran/ATI for the OLLGA project (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-200-million-to-help-uk-lead-the-way-on-greener-air-travel).

Suresh's international experience extends to Singapore, where he led pioneering research on a S$1.2 million project funded by The Boeing Company, EADS, and Singapore's Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) as part of the SERC Aerospace Research Programme. This project introduced Industry 4.0 NDT inspection concepts for aircraft maintenance.

After graduating from Imperial College, Suresh worked at Ford Motor Company Development Centre in Dunton, UK, where he implemented data-centric platforms for new vehicle development. This platform resulted in significant cost savings for vehicle development and established the company as an agile establishment.

Contact details

Dr Suresh Perinpanayagam
Professor of Engineering
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD