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Alex Haslam
Alex Haslam

Curriculum vitae

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  1. Carbon Re

    Sept 2024 to Present

    Senior Machine Learning Engineer

    Decarbonising cement production using AI

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  2. H2GO Power

    Apr 2024 to Aug 2024

    Senior Research Scientist

    Building AI optimisation algorithms to better manage hydrogen assets

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  3. Optimal Labs

    Sept 2020 to Jan 2024

    Senior Engineer

    Deploying fully autonomous greenhouses using state-of-the-art control algorithms

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  4. McLaren Racing

    Aug 2012 to Nov 2016

    Simulation Engineer

    Developing the driver-in-the-loop simulator and offline simulation tools for the F1 team

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  1. Imperial College London

    Nov 2016 to Sept 2020

    PhD Engineering

    Investigated non-linear dynamic phenomena in rotating machinery using advanced modelling and numerical simulation techniques.

    Sponsored by Rolls Royce.

    Thesis: Non-linear vibration transmission through rolling-element bearings in rotating machines

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  2. University of Cambridge

    Oct 2008 to Jun 2012

    MEng Engineering

    Specialising in dynamics & control with modules covering modelling, simulation, numerical methods and optimisation.

    Master's thesis in collaboration with Renault F1.

    Thesis: Stability and controllability of an F1 race car

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Publications
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Journal papers
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  • Haslam, A., Schwingshackl, C. W., Rix, A. I. J. (2020). “A parametric study of an unbalanced Jeffcott rotor supported by a rolling-element bearing”. In: Nonlinear Dynamics 99, pp. 2571–2604. [DOI]
  • Braghieri, G., Haslam, A., Sideris, M., Timings, J., Cole, D. (2017). “Quantification of road vehicle handling quality using a compensatory steering controller”. In: Journal of dynamic systems, measurement, and control 139.3, p. 031010. [DOI]

Conference proceedings
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  • Haslam, A., Schwingshackl, C. W., Rix, A. (2020). “Experimental investigation of non-linear stiffness behaviour of a rolling-element bearing”. In: 12th International Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery. CRC Press, pp. 411–422. [Link]
  • Schwingshackl, C. W., Muscutt, L., Szydlowski, M., Haslam, A., et al. (2020). “Asynchronous rotor excitation system (ARES) – A new rotor dynamic test facility at Imperial College London”. In: 12th International Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery. CRC Press, pp. 400-410. [Link]
  • Haslam, A., Schwingshackl, C. W., and Rix, A. I. J. (2019). “Analysis of the Dynamic Response of Coupled Coaxial Rotors”. In: Rotating Machinery, Vibro-Acoustics & Laser Vibrometry, Volume 7: Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2018. Springer International Publishing, pp. 53–65. [DOI]
  • Haslam, A. et al. (2019). “Nonlinear System Identification for Joints Including Modal Interactions”. In: Non- linear Dynamics, Volume 1: Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2018. Springer International Publishing, pp. 79–99. [DOI]

Skills & Technologies
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Machine Learning
NumPy
Pandas
Scikit-learn
PyTorch
JAX
Optimisation
CVXPY
Optuna
CasADi
Mathematical Modelling
Numerical methods
Physics-based modelling
Data visualisation
Matplotlib
Plotly
Streamlit
Experiment Management
ClearML
MLflow
Software Development
Python
PoetryPoetry
Pytest
Git
GitHub Actions
CircleCI
Cloud & Infrastructure
Docker
GCP
AWS