Ahmed Tamkin Butt

Contact

• workRoom B101 Coates Building
  University Park
  Nottingham
  NG7 2RD
  UK
• work+44 (0) 115 74 87263
• Ahmed.Butt@nottingham.ac.uk

Biography

Ahmed completed his BEng (Hons) and PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, where he specialized in numerical modeling and fluid-structure interaction. His doctoral research focused on one-dimensional modeling of blood flow in the human arterial network in conjunction with the Generalized Transfer Function (GTF) technique to improve cardiovascular diagnostics.

Following the completion of his PhD, Ahmed embarked on his academic career as a lecturer at the University of Bolton, where he led several project-based modules, including Engineering Projects and Systems and Advanced Engineering Analysis. He then joined Nottingham Trent University, where he developed and delivered forward-thinking modules focused on engineering design and sustainability. His courses covered essential topics such as Computer Aided Design, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Sustainable Design, and Product Lifecycle Assessment (LCA).

Ahmed joined the University of Nottingham as the Postgraduate Experience Director in the Faculty of Engineering, where he now leads strategic initiatives for student recruitment across the Middle East, Türkiye, Pakistan, and West Africa for the Faculty's postgraduate programs. Additionally, he oversees the postgraduate student experience within the faculty, ensuring a supportive, engaging, and dynamic environment for all students.

In his current role, Ahmed convenes two key postgraduate modules: Advanced Engineering Research Project Organization and Design and Individual Postgraduate Projects.

Recent Publications

• LUGODA, P., ARM, R., WOOLER, A., BARNES, L., BUTT, A., OLIVEIRA, C., SHAHIDI, A. and NAVARAJ, W., 2024. HaptiYarn: Development of an Actuator Yarn That Can Transform Everyday Textiles Into Haptic Devices IEEE Transactions on Haptics. 17(4), 964-969
• VADAPALLI, S. K., VANHEUSDEN, F. J., BUTT, A. T., ABDELGAIED, A., MANSFIELD, N. J. and GRIGGS, K. E., 2024. Thriving through Trials and Tribulations: The Impact of the ‘Grand Challenge’ on Engineering Student Resilience Skills. European Journal of Engineering Education. 50(2), 381-405
• MASEN, M., BUTT, A.T. and AGG, C., 2023. A Comparative Analysis of Design and Manufacture Teaching in Mechanical Engineering In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2023).
• BUTT, A. T. and SIDDIQUI, A.M., 2023. Creating Creative Engineers: Embedding Project Based Learning Throughout an Engineering Curriculum In: Proceedings of the 19th International CDIO Conference.

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• LUGODA, P., ARM, R., WOOLER, A., BARNES, L., BUTT, A., OLIVEIRA, C., SHAHIDI, A. and NAVARAJ, W., 2024. HaptiYarn: Development of an Actuator Yarn That Can Transform Everyday Textiles Into Haptic Devices IEEE Transactions on Haptics. 17(4), 964-969
• VADAPALLI, S. K., VANHEUSDEN, F. J., BUTT, A. T., ABDELGAIED, A., MANSFIELD, N. J. and GRIGGS, K. E., 2024. Thriving through Trials and Tribulations: The Impact of the ‘Grand Challenge’ on Engineering Student Resilience Skills. European Journal of Engineering Education. 50(2), 381-405
• MASEN, M., BUTT, A.T. and AGG, C., 2023. A Comparative Analysis of Design and Manufacture Teaching in Mechanical Engineering In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2023).
• BUTT, A. T. and SIDDIQUI, A.M., 2023. Creating Creative Engineers: Embedding Project Based Learning Throughout an Engineering Curriculum In: Proceedings of the 19th International CDIO Conference.
• BUTT, A. T. and FOSTER, X., 2023. An Introductory Reverse Engineering Project to Enhance Teaching Staff and Student Competence In: Proceedings of the 19th International CDIO Conference.
• BUTT, A. T., CAUSTON, E.W. and WATKINS, M.A., 2022. Embedding Sustainability in the Engineering Curriculum: A Complimentary Approach to Performance Engineering and Sustainable Design In: Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2022).
• BUTT, A. T., 2022. Sustainable Design and Product Death In: Proceedings of the 18th International CDIO Conference.
• BUTT, A. T. and SIEGKAS, P., 2021. Integrated CAD and Reverse Engineering to Enhance Conception and Design In: Proceedings of the 17th International CDIO Conference.