Curriculum vitae

Experience

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1. H2GO Power

   Apr 2024 to Present

   Senior Research Scientist

   Optimising use of hydrogen assets using AI

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2. Optimal Labs

   Sept 2020 to Jan 2024

   Senior Engineer

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

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3. McLaren Racing

   Aug 2012 to Nov 2016

   Simulation Engineer

   Developing models of components, simulator control algorithms and lap-time simulations

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Education

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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

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• Optimisation
• Machine learning algorithms
• Mathematical modelling
• Numerical methods
• Data analysis and visualisation
• Experiment management
• Containerisation

Technologies

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