Showing off inventions

Departments have been showcasing the work of their honours students over the last few weeks as project work is completed for degree examination. The departments of applied computing and the divisions of electronic engineering and physics and mechanical engineering and mechatronics both held separate shows last month so students could see the results of each others' projects and the external examiners could view presentations of the projects.

At the applied computing show, the department's industrial advisory board was also present to observe the work and ensure that the students were learning skills relevant to the industrial workplace.

A senior honours student in the department of applied computing, Luke Wilson, presented the first web based shares calculator. He collected stocks and share prices from the London Stock Exchange and used a variety of equations and the price history to calculate their future values.

In the school of engineering, the exhibition of work by both undergraduates and post graduates showed an impressive range of problem solving projects using engineering skills.

Craig Matthew worked in the field of tissue engineering making cells grow in particular areas and directions to aid wound healing. Craig believes that his innovation could lead to "smart plasters" which encourage wounds to heal in a particular direction in areas which are the worst affected to promote more rapid recovery.

Brian Lawrenson, senior lecturer in electronic engineering and physics said: "Our students displayed a wide range of high-quality project work, encompassing both industrial design and fundamental scientific enquiry. It is very pleasing to see so much enthusiasm and achievement."

Caption Luke with his potential earnings. Photo courtesy of Fotopress, Dundee.

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