Liam Foley

Research Engineer (Summer Scholarship)

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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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About me
PhD Student exploring multi-scale fatigue analysis of Tidal Stream Turbine Rotor Blades at the University of Edinburgh
Education
- Clifton Hall School
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  High School
- The University of Edinburgh
  2021 - 2026
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Renewables Engineering
  Undertaking a PhD in Tidal Blade Design in association with supervisors Dr Dilum Fernando, Dr Jeff Steynor, and Prof. Conchúr O'Bradaigh. Additionally, undertaking training as part of the Wind and Marine Energy Systems & Structures CDT jointly operated by the Universities of Edinburgh, Strathclyde, and Oxford.
- The University of Edinburgh
  2016 - 2021
  Master of Engineering - MEng Mechanical Engineering First Class
  Activities and Societies: Secretary - University of Edinburgh Science Fiction and Fantasy Society; Hardware Integration team member - University of Edinburgh Formula Student Team; Structures team member - endeavour, the University of Edinburgh student rocketry society; Achieved the Edinburgh Award for Summer Work Experience in association with a FASTBLADE research internship Maintained a high quality of learning and commitment throughout, achieving a final honors grade average of 72% and an overall First Class degree. Notable Engineering subjects covered: Structural analysis and design techniques, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling, Management and professional techniques, Materials engineering techniques, Power engineering and wind/marine energy, Dynamics, CAD modelling, Modern manufacture techniques, and… Show more Maintained a high quality of learning and commitment throughout, achieving a final honors grade average of 72% and an overall First Class degree. Notable Engineering subjects covered: Structural analysis and design techniques, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling, Management and professional techniques, Materials engineering techniques, Power engineering and wind/marine energy, Dynamics, CAD modelling, Modern manufacture techniques, and FEA.Additionally, completed several courses in introductory Astronomy/AstrophysicsMasters Project: Design and Simulation of Passive Control Surfaces on Supersonic SoundingRocket – A Grade achievedA project undertaken in association with endeavour, the University of Edinburgh rocketry society, to analyse and provide design advice for their supersonic sounding rocket, Darwin II using StarCCM+. Resulted in several key design changes to be implemented to allow for a successful flight. Show less
- The Open University
  2015 - 2016
  Undergraduate Course, T174 – Engineering the Future ENGINEERING Passed with Distinction
Experience
- FASTBLADE
  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
  Research Engineer (Summer Scholarship)
  • FASTBLADE is a revolutionary project to develop an apparatus to fatigue test tidal turbinerotor blades, for which none currently exists• Working from a basic model already developed by the team, helped to develop andimproved a coupled hydraulic-dynamic model of the system in Matlab/Simulink used togenerate data to submit a proposal for grant funding from the ORE Catapult• Gained extensive insight into renewable engineering sector• Developed valuable presentation skills by presenting work to both project supervisorsand peers at regular intervals throughout the placement• Developed skills at working well in small teams, assisting other members of the teamwith work on a procedural basis Show less
- Edinburgh University Formula Student
  Sept 2018 - May 2019
  Artificial Intelligence Hardware Integration Team Member
  Aided in the development of an Autonomous Racing Car
- Sixmorevodka
  Feb 2019 - now
  Line Editor
  Working as a freelance Line Editor and Writer on the Tabletop RPG Degenesis: Rebirth• Conducted extensive work on a vast array of published and online content, ensuring thatthe content was at a professional standard and that it conformed to the client’s stringentrequirements• Ensured content was produced to a consistently high standard in both detail andcreativity.• Successfully written and published several books at a high commercial standard,adapting to the writing and development style of the client. Show less
- Osbit
  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
  Student Engineer
- Osbit
  Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
  Student Engineer
  • In addition to learning to work in an almost totally new environment, developedfundamental engineering skills, work ethic, and attention to detail, assisted in deliveringa significant project to the requirements of the client• Gained new skills in design, CAD, analysis, and working alongside other engineers• Directly interacted with clients at a very early stage of the placement, maintaining a levelof professionalism and competency equal to more experienced peers• Successfully developed several projects from initial planning stages through to completemanufacture and client hand-off• Gained significant insight into the Marine Engineering industry, both from an engineeringperspective and a commercial basis. Show less
- Wind & Marine Energy Systems & Structures CDT
  Sept 2021 - now
  PHD Student
  Joined the Wind and Marine Energy Systems and Structures Centre for Doctoral Training to support my PhD with the University of Edinburgh, and progressed through a number of modules focused on giving a broad overview of the field of Offshore Renewables. On an ongoing basis, I will be engaging with Continuous Professional Development guided by experiences peers and academics within the CDT, while also stepping up as the Secretary of the student-organized Professional Engineer Training Society, where I hope to serve as a a bridge between the management of the CDT and the students, while also ensuring communication processes remain smooth throughout. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- Solid Edge ST10 Certified Associate II
  Siemens
  Apr 2018