1. Curriculum Vita: James Griffin
Date of Birth: 28.03.1974
Nationality: British
Status: Married
Email: jamesgriffin101@hotmail.com
Driving Licence: UK Full (clean)
Telephone: +447496289295
Address: 128 Astoria Drive, Tile Hill,
Coventry, West Midlands, UK.
CV4 9SU.
Profile
Experienced Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor)/Principal Engineer with over 10 years of experience in
designing, implementing and advancing automated control and monitoring of manufacturing systems (electronics and
embedded systems).
James has two bachelor degrees in computer systems and artificial intelligent technologies and a PhD in intelligent
monitoring/control of grinding aerospace turbine blades. This education coupled with posts ranging from a Rolls
Royce Research Fellowship to senior engineering posts within MBDA and QinetiQ affords James very well in both
teaching and advancing intelligent monitoring and control of manufacturing systems.
Such experience and skills are summarised: Expert user in Matlab, Simulink (C/C++/Ada/EML), AI (Genetic
Algorithms/Programming, Neural Networks, Clustering and CART), Statistical Processing, DSP, material analysis
and different types of machining and monitoring of complex geometries. In addition, James has key skills in
modelling and simulating advanced missile systems which can be transferred into advanced machining-manufacturing
models reinforcing the theoretical against the experimental.
Education
Date(s) Description
2004-2008
PhD: Pattern recognition of micro and macro grinding phenomenon with a generic strategy to
machine process monitoring (University of Nottingham)
Investigating Acoustic Emissions (AE) obtained from grinding materials (single grit scratch analysis
fundamental to investigating grinding mechanics). AE and other sensory output used to carry out
intelligent monitoring through intelligent classifiers using evolutionary inspired computer techniques.
2002-2004
PGDip in Business Management (University of Manchester)
Subjects: Production Management, Economics, Behaviour Modification, Industrial Relations, Total
Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Accounts and Marketing
1996-2001
BSc(hons) Technology biased towards Artificial Intelligence (Open University)
Subjects: AI, Logic Design, OO Design, Mechatronics (using AI to solve engineering
problems), working with intelligent computers, communicating technology and final year
project – Evolutionary AI Guidance system for Pursuer/Evader problem
1992- 1995
BEng/MEng in Computer Systems (University of Wales – College Cardiff)
Computer software/hardware and electronic engineering.
Professional Experience
Date(s) Description
01/06/15 - Coventry University: Senior Lecturer Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Investigating advanced manufacturing and control techniques.
01/06/15 - La Universidad de la Fronterra (Temuco, Chile): Visiting Professor in Manufacturing
01/09/12 –
31/05/15
University of Chile (Universidad de Chile): Assistant Professor in Advanced Manufacturing and
Control
Investigating Advanced Manufacturing and Control, wish to bridge the gap in developing affordable
precision manufacturing systems. Specifically working with advanced control using hi-fidelity models
and intelligent concepts for additive layer manufacturing. In addition, investigating facets of robot
control for industrial use.
04/10/11 –
29/08/12
MBDA Bristol (formally BAe Dynamics) - Simulation/Modelling Department – Principal
Engineer (Using Simulink/Matlab)
Implemented new Command & Control system and now providing formal test and validation to prove
Ada and Simulink model are consistent with the design and legacy black-box systems.
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2. 5/1/09 –
4/10/11
MBDA Bristol - Simulation/Modelling Department - Senior Engineer –
 Using Matlab/Simulink and c/c++ autocode for transfer to hardware, simulating dispersion
studies based on aerodynamic/EPU failures providing danger areas.
 Design, implemented, tested and integrated power-plant model for UAV system and updated
aerodynamic systems to current specifications.
 Listed 6 new ideas for test/evaluation and 2 ideas to assist future combat scenarios.
 Implemented hybrid optimised Monte Carlo test toolkit giving best flight characteristics as
well as failure areas for specific sub/overall system test coverage (co-evolve).
 Design and Implemented new Command & Control system interfacing legacy Ada code
through s-function integration.
5/1/07 –
31/12/08
Rolls Royce and The University of Nottingham (UoN)- Research Fellow
 Research lead for RR project in machining new nickel based alloys to produce a turbine disk
using new technologies/concepts.
 Research and Design of machine strategies (Makino A55 – 5 axis) and novel technologies
implemented and tested that will be used in next generation of disk manufacture (turning
and hole making of critical parts.
 Profile shaped milling/water-jet/grinding of root forms (turbine disk).
 Research lead for standard features machining of Inconel 718, Titanium-64, Super CMV and
New Nickel based materials – the results from these projects have lead to the standard features
machining database within RR. In addition, supported work on VR projects involving
supporting teaching of gas turbines.
1/1/04 –
12/06
UoN - Exam Invigilator, Technology Demonstrator & Hall Tutor
Invigilation duties & Demonstrated CAD/CAM techniques to undergraduate 2nd
year students.
Demonstrated manufacturing technologies to final year undergraduate and Masters Students
(supervised 4 Masters & 1 PhD student).
05/01/04
-20/12/07
UoN - Postgraduate Research
PhD in Intelligent Monitoring of grinding technologies. (See Education)
30/11/03 -
20/12/07
Deveraux and Deloitte - Freelance Research
Engineering & IT consultancy and report writing – have gold level biding status.
01/10/02-
31/12/03
URENCO Power Technologies (UPT)/The university of Manchester - EngD Postgraduate
Engineer.
Research – Sensorless control of Flywheel Electrical Motor technologies (PMSM with non-salient
rotor) produced flywheel control model using PSPICE/Matlab/Simulink.
8/2/1999 –
01/10/02
QinetiQ (formally known as DERA of the Ministry of Defence (MoD)) - Research/Analyst
 SP Projects – Intelligent Operations Management System using Word/Excel with VBA macros
 Text Analyst/Mining – Text and Numerical advanced search database (using MS Access with
html script front-end). Two internal reports on computer visualisation and s/w agents. Designed
and modified User Requirements Database for Text and Data Mining (using MS Access).
Research and implementation of knowledge management data/text mining tools (COTS
evaluation).
 Research into the addition of metadata to unstructured documents, Topic Maps, Resource
Descriptive Framework (semantic web technologies) and constraints in using metadata (2 Internal
Reports).
 Missile Pursuer/Evader model & simulation – using Matlab/Simulink and Genetic Algorithms
toolbox and Image analysis for SAR images using genetic programming to detect vehicles.
 CDA – Investigation of current and future technology in war games (internal report)
 Designed and Implemented MS Access front-end database system for Electronic Devices.
 Project Controller for Public Records Office Project (1901 Census on-line) – using MS Project.
10/95 –
02/99
Vodafone Centres (Cardiff & Bath) & Somerfield plc. fleet cars & Kerridge - Freelance Engineer
Designed & Implemented databases/web sites – using MS Access & Lotus.
Whilst at
College &
University
Royal Navy Reserves (RN) - OC and Royal Air Force - PO (University Air Squadron)
Communications/Pilot Officer. Piloted Bulldog, Tucano and Hawk a/c. Landed aircraft with two
emergencies – fuel booster pump failure and altimeter/artificial horizon/DI instrument failure.
I. Publications
17 (17 SCOPUS & 12 ISI) Journal Papers
The University of Nottingham:
(1) Griffin J, Chen X, (2006), Classification of the Acoustic Emission Signals of Rubbing, Ploughing and Cutting
during Single Grit Scratch Tests, International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 189 - 209.
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3. (2) Chen, X., Griffin, J. (2007), Grinding Acoustic Emission Classification in Terms of Mechanical Behaviours,
Key Engineering Materials, Vol. 329, pp. 15-20 (SCOPUS and ISI)
(3) Chen, X., Griffin, J., Liu, Q., (2007) Mechanical and Thermal Behaviours of Grinding Acoustic Emission,
International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management (IJMTM), Vol. 12, No. 1~3, pp. 184-199.
(SCOPUS)
(4) Griffin J, Chen X, (2009), Characteristics of the Acoustic Emission during Horizontal Single Grit Scratch
Tests – Part 1 Characteristics and Identification, International Journal Abrasive Technology, Special Issue on:
"Micro/Meso Mechanical Manufacturing (M4 Process)." Vol., 1 No 4. (SCOPUS)
(5) Griffin J, Chen X, (2009), Characteristics of the Acoustic Emission during Horizontal Single Grit Scratch
Tests – Part 2 Classification and Grinding Tests, International Journal Abrasive Technologies- Special Issue on:
"Micro/Meso Mechanical Manufacturing (M4 Process)." Vol., 1, No 4. (SCOPUS)
(6) Chen, X., Griffin, J. (2009), Grinding Burn and Chatter Classification Using Genetic Programming, Key
Engineering Materials, Vol. 389-390, pp. 90-95 (SCOPUS and ISI)
(7) Griffin J, Chen X, (2009), Multiple Classification of the Acoustic Emission Signals Extracted During Burn
and Chatter Anomalies Using Genetic Programming, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
Technology, 45 (11-12) 1152-1168 http://www.springerlink.com/content/
j703p61171r7l171/?p=c24d437403614070a6a88e15b98c5410&pi=0. (SCOPUS and ISI)
University of Chile:
(8) Calderon, A.A., Griffin, J. and Cristobal, J.Z. (2014), An Open Hardware High Resolution Digital Fabricator
for the Masses, Rapid Prototyping Journal. Vol. 20 Iss: 3, pp.245 – 255. (SCOPUS and ISI)
(9) Griffin, J. and Chen X., (2014), Real-time Neural Network classifications of characteristics from emitted
Acoustic Emission during Horizontal Single Grit Scratch Tests, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing. DOI:
10.1007/s10845-014-0883-x, Online ISSN: 1572-8145. (SCOPUS and ISI)
(10) Griffin, J., (2014), The prediction of profile deviations when Creep Feed grinding complex geometrical
features by use of Neural Networks and Genetic Programming with real-time simulation, International Journal of
Advanced Manufacturing Technology. (SCOPUS and ISI)
(11) Griffin, J. (2014), Traceability of Acoustic Emission measurements for a proposed calibration Method –
Classification of Characteristics and Identification using signal analysis, Mech. Syst. Signal Process. (SCOPUS
and ISI)
(12) Griffin, J. and Chen X., (2014), Real-time Fuzzy-Clustering Classification of the characteristics of emitted
Acoustic Emission during Horizontal Single Grit Scratch Tests, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
Technology. (SCOPUS and ISI)
(13) Torres, F. and Griffin, J. (2015), Control with micro precision in abrasive machining through the use of
acoustic emission signals, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing. In Press. (SCOPUS and
ISI)
Coventry University:
(14) Diaz, F., Alegre R., Taylor C., Griffin J., Arazola P., and Turner S., (2015), Turning of 410, PH13-8Mo and
S155 steels with focus on surface roughness, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. In
Process. (SCOPUS and ISI)
(15) Griffin, J. and Torres, F. (2015), Dynamic precision control in single-grit scratch tests using acoustic
emission signals, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. In Press. (SCOPUS and ISI).
(16) Griffin, J. (2015), Traceability of acoustic emission measurements for micro and macro grinding phenomena
—characteristics and identification through classification of micro mechanics with regression to burn using
signal analysis, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. In Press. DOI 10.1007/s00170- 015-
7210- 3, (SCOPUS and ISI)
(17) Griffin, J. (2015), The prediction of profile deviations from multi process machining of complex geometrical
features using combined Evolutionary and Neural Network Algorithms with embedded simulation, Journal of
Intelligent Manufacturing, In press, (SCOPUS and ISI)
(18) Griffin, J., Fernadez D., Geerling E., Clasing M., Ponce V., Taylor C., Turner S., Mena. P., Michael E., and
Bronfmann L., (2015), Control of deviations and prediction of surface roughness from micro machining of THz
waveguides using acoustic emission signals, Mechanical Systems Signal Processing, In Process. (SCOPUS and ISI)
12 Conference Papers (Total: 23)
The University of Nottingham:
(1) Griffin J, Chen X, Investigation of Grinding Burn Through Various Extracted Sensory Information,
Proceedings of the 11th Chinese Automation & Computing Society Conference in the UK, Sheffield University, 2005,
pages 263 – 267, ISBN: 0 9533890 9 X
(2) *Griffin J, Chen X, Classification of varying levels of ploughing, rubbing and cutting during Single Grit tests
using Evolutionary Inspired Computer Techniques, ICMR, Liverpool John Moore University, September 2006,
pages 217 -222, ISBN: 0-9553215-0-6.
(3) Griffin J, Limchimchol T and Chen X, Multivariable classification of Grinding Burn and Chatter, using
evolutionary inspired classification techniques, Proceedings of the 12th Chinese Automation & Computing Society
Conference in the UK, Loughborough University, 2006, pages
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4. (4) Limchimchol T, Griffin J and Chen X, Multi-class classification of grinding chatter using support vector
machines, Proceedings of the 12th Chinese Automation & Computing Society Conference in the UK, Loughborough
University, 2006, pages 217-222, ISBN: 0 9533890 8 1 (same for (3)).
(5) Chen X. and Griffin J., Grinding Acoustic Emission Classification in terms of Mechanical Behaviours, 9th
ISAAT,
International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology, Dalian, China, 2006
(6) Griffin J and Chen X., The classification of rubbing, ploughing and cutting during grinding and the
comparison of different evolutionary inspired classification techniques, 40th CIRP International Manufacturing
Systems Seminar, Liverpool University, 2007.
(7) Chen, X., Griffin, J. (2008), Grinding Burn and Chatter Classification Using Genetic Programming, 14th
ISSAT International Conference on Reliability and Quality in Design. Florida, USA.
(8) Griffin, J., (2008), The prediction of profile deviations when VIPER grinding complex geometrical features
by use of genetic programming, 3rd CIRP International Conference High Performance Cutting, University College
Dublin, June 2008, ISBN: 978-1-905254-32-3.
University of Chile:
(9) **Finotto, V., da Silva, W., Griffin, J., Valášek, M., (2012), Fuzzy-Genetic system applied to topology
optimization of cable-trusses modular design, Springer LNCS, 6th
ICHIT 2012, June 2012, ISBN 978-3-642-35270-
6.
(10) Chen X, Griffin J, Kuriyagawa T, Zhou L, Yan J, Yoshihara N. 2009. Grinding Burn and Chatter
Classification Using Genetic Programming. 11th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology.
Awaji City, JAPAN. ADVANCES IN ABRASIVE TECHNOLOGY XI (vols. 389-390, pp. 90-95). TRANS TECH
PUBLICATIONS LTD.
(11) Griffin, J. (2013), Acoustic Emission correlated to known calibration for measurement standardisation,
ASME 2013 Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, June 10-14, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
(12) Griffin, J., Torres, F., (2014), Control with micro precision in abrasive machining through the use of acoustic
emission signals, PACAM XIV 2014, Santiago, Chile.
II. Collaboration with international journals and scientific committees
GECCO 2009 (Reviewer)
IJAMT 2009 (Reviewer)
Conference PACAM XIV 2014 (Chair for Control of rigid bodies)
IJIM 2013-2015 (Reviewer)
Rapid Prototyping 2014-2015 (Reviewer)
MSSP 2014-2015 (Reviewer)
IJPEM 2015 (Reviewer)
Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 2015 (Reviewer)
III. Projects
University of Chile initial research funding March 2013 US$10,000.
University of Chile continued research/teaching labs grant for CNC machine Centre: March 2013
US$100,000.
University of Chile/University of Sheffield internship funding for 4 students funding November 2013
US$64,000.
University of Chile continued research funding July 2014 US$18,000.
IV. Supervision of Post Graduate Students and Teaching
Obi, S, Masters Thesis, The University of Nottingham, 2007 (Co-Supervisor).
Mohammed, A, PhD Thesis, The University of Nottingham, (assisted 2007/2008 & final phase)
Calderon, A.A., Masters Thesis, University of Chile, 2012 (assisted in final supervision).
Robles, S., Masters Thesis, University of Chile, 2012 (assisted in final supervision): 6.1/7
Gustavo Andres Diaz Ferran, Degree Thesis, University of Chile, 2014 (Co-Supervisor): 6.4/7
Fernanda Diaz, Degree Thesis, University of Chile/AMRC Sheffield UK, 2015 (Supervisor): 7/7
Aldo Schuster, Degree Thesis, University of Chile 2015 (Supervisor): 5.9/7
Awarded Associate Professor Open University for course T173 (2010)
Taught CAD and CAM course at the University of Nottingham (2006-2008)
Current Courses in Manufacturing Processes and Sensors applied to Mechatronic Applications
University of Chile coordinator for University of Sheffield AMRC Research Projects (2013-2015)
Visiting Professor for Universidad de la Frontera, Temuco, Chile (2015-)
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5. V. Awards and Grants
EPSRC EngD. Grant for The University of Manchester (UMIST): $75,000 USD (PI)
EPSRC PhD. Grant for The University of Nottingham: $100,000 USD (PI)
The University of Nottingham and Rolls Royce PANACEA Project $not disclosed (Research Lead)
MBDA (British Aerospace) Government Special Projects (Missiles/UAVs) $not disclosed (Co-PI)
The University of Chile initiation of research and teaching grant: $10,000 USD (PI)
The University of Chile regular research support grant: $24,000 USD (PI)
The University of Chile Project 2020 Manufacturing Equipment Grant for new labs $380,000 USD
(PI)
Concurso de Equipamiento Cientifico Y Technologico Mediano, FONDEQUIP CONICYT No: 6392
$250,000 USD (Co-PI)
*Airbus UK Studentship winner for the 4th International Conference on Manufacturing Research
(ICMR 2006), Liverpool John Moore University, 5th September 2006.
** Selected as one of the best papers for 6th
ICHIT 2012.
Key Skills and Achievements
• Produced a novel system using Genetic Algorithms/Neural Networks to support pursuer/evader (UAVs).
• Matlab/Simulink (+10 years), Labview, C/C++, HTML, Ada, MS VBA, CAD/CAM & AI Development.
• Demonstrations/presentations with AI tools (Text/Data Mining Control & Monitoring): QinetiQ/RR.
• Post graduate research into Power Systems, specially; flywheel power correction systems.
• Good team player (former SEC sports Captain) & member of University Air Squadron (trainee pilot).
• Gained 2nd
Captain’s prize at HMS Raleigh (RNR & Engineering Student).
• Gained Airbus Prize at International Conference on Manufacturing Research at Liverpool JMU.
• Implemented intelligent off-line machine monitoring system for Micro/Macro grinding technologies.
• Fellow of The Education Academy.
Interests & Professional Bodies
Interested in space, aerospace, computers/artificial intelligence, robotics and technology. Regularly keep fit at
the gym, brown belt in karate and played rugby for various teams (School, Handsworth, Cardiff University,
Bristol Imperial, Malvern and DERA). Intermediate level in Spanish. Member of Institute of Engineering and
Technology (MIET) and currently applying for C. Eng Status.
References given on request
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6. V. Awards and Grants
EPSRC EngD. Grant for The University of Manchester (UMIST): $75,000 USD (PI)
EPSRC PhD. Grant for The University of Nottingham: $100,000 USD (PI)
The University of Nottingham and Rolls Royce PANACEA Project $not disclosed (Research Lead)
MBDA (British Aerospace) Government Special Projects (Missiles/UAVs) $not disclosed (Co-PI)
The University of Chile initiation of research and teaching grant: $10,000 USD (PI)
The University of Chile regular research support grant: $24,000 USD (PI)
The University of Chile Project 2020 Manufacturing Equipment Grant for new labs $380,000 USD
(PI)
Concurso de Equipamiento Cientifico Y Technologico Mediano, FONDEQUIP CONICYT No: 6392
$250,000 USD (Co-PI)
*Airbus UK Studentship winner for the 4th International Conference on Manufacturing Research
(ICMR 2006), Liverpool John Moore University, 5th September 2006.
** Selected as one of the best papers for 6th
ICHIT 2012.
Key Skills and Achievements
• Produced a novel system using Genetic Algorithms/Neural Networks to support pursuer/evader (UAVs).
• Matlab/Simulink (+10 years), Labview, C/C++, HTML, Ada, MS VBA, CAD/CAM & AI Development.
• Demonstrations/presentations with AI tools (Text/Data Mining Control & Monitoring): QinetiQ/RR.
• Post graduate research into Power Systems, specially; flywheel power correction systems.
• Good team player (former SEC sports Captain) & member of University Air Squadron (trainee pilot).
• Gained 2nd
Captain’s prize at HMS Raleigh (RNR & Engineering Student).
• Gained Airbus Prize at International Conference on Manufacturing Research at Liverpool JMU.
• Implemented intelligent off-line machine monitoring system for Micro/Macro grinding technologies.
• Fellow of The Education Academy.
Interests & Professional Bodies
Interested in space, aerospace, computers/artificial intelligence, robotics and technology. Regularly keep fit at
the gym, brown belt in karate and played rugby for various teams (School, Handsworth, Cardiff University,
Bristol Imperial, Malvern and DERA). Intermediate level in Spanish. Member of Institute of Engineering and
Technology (MIET) and currently applying for C. Eng Status.
References given on request
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