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Dr Derek Covill

Senior Lecturer

contact:
Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Moulsecoomb
Brighton
BN2 4GJ

Telephone: +44 (0)1273 642214

Email: D.Covill@brighton.ac.uk

Teaching

  • 3D modelling and rapid product development
  • Computer aided design and engineering
  • Materials, mechanics of solids and heat transfer
  • Finite element analysis
  • Supervising BEng, MEng and MSc projects
  • Held a teaching fellowship at the University of Brighton in 2007

Research

  • Modelling biological processes and sporting applications using finite element analysis
  • Characterisation of sporting equipment
  • Computational modelling of footwear biomechanics
  • Product testing and analysis
  • Using video in engineering and design education
  • Embedding sports technology into the key stage 4 curriculum

Consultancy

  • Finite element modelling using ABAQUS, Comsol, CosmosWorks
  • 3D modelling using Solidworks, CosmosMotion, Pro/Engineer, Rhinoceros
  • Biomechanics and sports technology
  • Product and mechanical testing
  • Developing innovative teaching, learning and training material

Biography

Research Publications

Number of items: 24.

Sá, Asla M., RODRIGUEZ ECHAVARRIA, KARINA, GRIFFIN, MARTIN, COVILL, DEREK, KAMINSKI, JAIME and ARNOLD, DAVID (2012) Parametric 3D-fitted frames for packaging heritage artefacts In: UNSPECIFIED, Brighton, UK, November 19th–21st, 2012.

MILNE, MARK, MORRIS, RICHARD, COVILL, DEREK and KATZ, TIM (2012) Assessing the 3D visualisation skills of engineering students and developing techniques for support In: UNSPECIFIED, International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, University College, Antwerp, Belgium 6-7th September, 2012.

MORRIS, RICHARD, COVILL, DEREK, KATZ, TIM and MILNE, MARK (2012) Evaluating learning dynamics within a landscape of student centred learning In: UNSPECIFIED, Artesis University College, Antwerp, Belgium 6-7th September, 2012.

Covill, D, Guan, Z.W., Bailey, M. and Raval, H. (2011) Development of thermal models of footwear using finite element analysis Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine , 225 (3). pp. 268-281. ISSN 0954-4119

KATZ, TIM, GILL, DESHINDER, MORRIS, RICHARD and COVILL, DEREK (2010) Embedding ethics into the engineering and product design curriculum: A view from the UK In: UNSPECIFIED, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Trondheim, Norway.

KATZ, TIM, MORRIS, RICHARD and COVILL, DEREK (2009) From school to higher education: reviewing the pedagogic transfer in product design Proceedings from the 11th international conference on engineering and product design education, Creating a better world . pp. 151-156.

KATZ, TIM, GILL, DESHINDER and COVILL, DEREK (2009) Using online journals in engineering courses Proceedings from the 11th international conference on engineering and product design education, Creating a better world . pp. 239-244.

Covill, D., Katz, T., Gill, D.S. and Morris, R.D. (2009) Videocasts in engineering and design education Proceedings from the 11th international conference on engineering and product design education, Creating a better world . pp. 140-145.

Covill, D. (2009) The growing use of video in engineering and design education Engineering Designer, 35 (1). pp. 18-20. ISSN 0013-7898

Morris, R, Katz, T and Covill, D (2008) Widening Participation and Admissions to Higher Education In: Society for Research in Higher Education Conference, 9-11 Dec 2008, Liverpool, UK.

Katz, T., Covill, D., Morris, R. and Mortezaei, R. (2008) Assessment issues in a professionally oriented product design course Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, EPDE’08, 2 . pp. 817-822.

Covill, D., Katz, T. and Morris, R. (2008) Teaching and assessing CAD using online demonstrations Proceedings of EDPE '08: Learning Technology, 2 . pp. 681-686.

Covill, D, Guan, Z, Bailey, M and Pope, D (2008) Finite element analysis of the heat transfer in footwear In: Estivelet, M. and Brisson, P., eds. The Engineering of Sport. Springer, pp. 247-254. ISBN 978-2287990557

Covill, D., Farr, J., Katz, T. and White, D. (2008) Use of static stiffness behaviour to characterise field hockey sticks In: The Engineering of Sport 7. Springer Paris, pp. 239-246. ISBN 978-2-287-09412-5

Covill, D and Gill, D.S. (2008) Using podcasts and videocasts to complement traditional teaching methods Social purpose and creativity - integrating learning in the real world. Articles from the Learning and Teaching Conference, University of Brighton . pp. 60-66.

Covill, D, Katz, T and Morris, R (2007) A top down approach to teaching engineering mechanics In: International Symposium for Engineering Education, 17-19 Sep 2007, Dublin, Ireland.

Covill, D (2007) Structural behaviour of pipeline upsetter design: a finite element study South East Knowledge Exchange, Brighton, UK. (Unpublished)

Covill, D (2006) Embedding sports technology into the University curriculum – a view from the UK In: Australian Institute of Sport - Sports Technology Conference, 31 Aug - 1 Sep 2006, Canberra, Australia. (Unpublished)

Covill, D, Guan, Z, Bailey, M and Raval, H (2006) Finite element analysis of the heat and mass transfer in footwear In: Young Biomedical Engineers Research Conference, Prague, Czech Republic. (Unpublished)

Raval, H, Guan, Z, Bailey, M and Covill, D (2006) Simplified 3-D FE model of thermal conditions inside a shoe Advanced Computational Methods in Heat Transfer IX. Proceedings from the Heat Transfer Conference, Wessex Institute of Technology .

Covill, D., Guan, Z., Bailey, M. and Pope, D. (2003) Effects of environmental conditions on in-shoe temperature Proceedings from the ISB Footwear Symposium, Queenstown, New Zealand .

Covill, D (2002) Using engineering to give comfortable footwear In: SET for Brittain, 9 Dec 2002, House of Commons, Parliament House, London.

Covill, D., Guan, Z., Bailey, M. and Pope, D.J. (2002) Effects of shoe fit on in-shoe climate Wiley-Blackwell , pp. 588-594. ISBN 0632064811

Covill, D, Guan, Z, Pope, D.J. and Bailey, M (2002) The effect of shoe fit on subjective responses, temperature and humidity levels Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on The Engineering of Sport: The Engineering of Sport, 4 . Blackwell Science, pp. 588-594.

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