Stuart Burgess

Stuart C. Burgess, BSc, PhD(Brun), CEng, FIMechE, is a professor of engineering design at University of Bristol in United Kingdom. His area of ​​research is the design of mechanical systems, including the study of design in nature. Professor Stuart Burgess is a creationist.

Burgess was the principal investigator in a two-year project by the University of Bristol to develop "one of the world's most accurate test rigs for measuring the efficiency of bicycle chain transmissions," which was used for the UK cycling team in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Olympic team won a record 11 medals, including six gold and four silver, far more than any other nation that year (the next highest nation received two total medals). Burgess "won multiple awards for his engineering design work, holds seven patents, and even designed parts of rockets and spacecraft for the European Space Agency." Burgess is a clear example of how creationists can be real scientists.

Papers
Etoundi, A. C., Lock, R. J., Vaidyanathan, R. & Burgess, S. C. 30 Sep 2013 In : International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics. 8, 3, p. 213-225 12 p.
 * A Bio-inspired Condylar Knee Joint For Knee Prosthetics.

Etoundi, A. C., Vaidyanathan, R. & Burgess, S. C. 1 Aug 2013 In : ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics. 5, 3, 8 p.031011
 * A bio-inspired condylar hinge for robotic limbs.

Burgess, S. C., Pyper, T. & Ling, C. S. 2013 In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 227, C5, p. 1047-1055 9 p.
 * A linear actuated chain test rig capable of accelerated test speeds and continuous wear measurements.

Nguyen Tien, T., Khan, S. G., Edwards, C., Herrmann, G., Picco, L. M., Harniman, R. L., Burgess, S. C., Antognozzi, M. & Miles, M. J. 2013 Proceedings of the 2013 American Control Conference.
 * Estimation of the Shear Force in Transverse Dynamic Force Microscopy Using a Sliding Mode Observer.

Evins, R. P., Pointer, P. & Burgess, S. C. 11 Sep 2012
 * Visual data exploration in sustainable building design.

Evins, R. P., Pointer, P. & Burgess, S. C. 10 Sep 2012
 * Multi-objective optimisation of a modular building for different climate types.

Evins, R. P., Pointer, P., Vaidyanathan, R. & Burgess, S. C. Aug 2012 In : Building and Environment. 54, p. 126 - 136 11 p.
 * A case study exploring regulated energy use in domestic buildings using design-of-experiments and multi-objective optimization.

Boxerbaum, A., Klein, A., Kline, J., Burgess, S. C., Quinn, R., Harkins, R. & Vaidyanathan, R. Aug 2012 In : Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics. 24, 4, p. 629 641 p.
 * Design, Simulation, Fabrication and Testing of a Bio-Inspired Amphibious Robot with Multiple Modes of Mobility.

Burgess, S. C. Mar 2012 In : Journal of Mechanical Design, ASME. 134, p. 1 - 10 10 p.
 * A backwards design process for Mechanical Conceptual Design.

Araromi, O. A. & Burgess, S. C. Feb 2012 In : Smart Materials and Structures. 21, 3, p. 1 - 11 11 p.032001
 * A finite element approach for modelling multilayer unimorph dielectric elastomer actuators with inhomogeneous layer geometry.

Burgess, S. C. Jan 2012 In : International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management. 1, p. 1 - 1 1 p.
 * Developing an asset management value improvement model (a-VIM) approach for an airport operational engineering environment.

Raabe, D., Harrison, A., Ireland, A. J., Alemzadeh, K., Sandy, J. R., Dogramadzi, S., Melhuish, C. R. & Burgess, S. C. Jan 2012 In : Bioinspiration & Biomimetics. 7, 1, p. 1 - 17 17 p.016002
 * Improved single- and multi-contact life-time testing of dental restorative materials using key characteristics of the human masticatory system and a force/position-controlled robotic dental wear simulator.

Etoundi, A. C., Vaidyanathan, R. & Burgess, S. C. 2012 DESIGN AND NATURE VI: COMPARING DESIGN IN NATURE WITH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. Hernandez, S. & Brebbia, C. A. (eds.). SOUTHAMPTON: WIT Press, p. 23-34 12 p. (WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment; vol. 160)
 * A bio-inspired condylar knee joint for leg amputees and for knee implants.

Lock, R. J., Vaidyanathan, R. & Burgess, S. C. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BIOROB), June 24-27, 2012 Roma, Italy.
 * Design and Experimental Verification of a Biologically Inspired Multi-Modal Wing for Aerial-Aquatic Robotic Vehicles.

Gibbons, P. M., Burgess, S. C., Kennedy, C. & Godfrey, P. 2012 In : International Journal of Lean Six Sigma. 3, p. 4 - 27 23 p.
 * Lean thinking: developing a theory of an eighth waste.

Gibbons, P. M., Kennedy, C., Burgess, S. C. & Godfrey, P. S. 2012 In : International Journal of Lean Six Sigma. 3, 4, p. 315 338 p.
 * The Development of a Value Improvement Model for Repetitive Processes (VIM): Combining Lean, Six Sigma & Systems Thinking.

Burgess, S. C., Wang, J., Etoundi, A. C., Vaidyanathan, R. & Oliver, J. D. Nov 2011 In : International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics. 6 - Issue 4, p. 258 - 271 13 p.
 * A functional analysis of the jaw mechanism in the sling jaw wrasse.

Burton, T. M. W., Vaidyanathan, R., Burgess, S. C., Turton, A. J. & Melhuish, C. 1 Jul 2011 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, Rehab Week, Zurich, ETH Zurich Science City, Switzerland.
 * Development of a Parametric Kinematic Model of the Human Hand and a Novel Robotic Exoskeleton.

Araromi, O. A., Conn, A. T., Ling, C. S., Rossiter, J. M., Vaidyanathan, R. & Burgess, S. C. Jun 2011 In : Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. 167, 2, p. 459 - 467 9 p.
 * Spray Deposited Multilayered Dielectric Elastomer Actuators.

Conn, A. T., Ling, C. S. & Burgess, S. C. Mar 2011 In : International Journal of Micro Air Vehicles. 3, 1, p. 1-11 10 p.
 * Biomimetic analysis of insect wing kinematics for flapping MAVs.

Etoundi, A. C., Vaidyanathan, R. & Burgess, S. C. 2011 p. 4042 - 4047 5 p.
 * A bio-inspired condylar hinge for mobile robots.

Burgess, S. C. 2011 In : Journal of Design and Nature and Ecodynamics. 6, p. 97 - 108 12 p.
 * A comparison of the efficiency of the bicycle with analogous systems in nature.

Godfrey, P. S., Gibbons, P. M., Burgess, S. C. & Kennedy, C. 2011 Third European Research Conference on Continuous Improvement & Lean Six-Sigma, Strathclyde University. Antony, J. (ed.).
 * Developing a Value Improvement Model for Repetitive Processes: Service Industry Case Study Examples.

Burton, T. M. W., Vaidyanathan, R., Burgess, S. C., Turton, A. J. & Melhuish, C. 2011 2011 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON REHABILITATION ROBOTICS (ICORR). NEW YORK: IEEE Computing, 7 p. (International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics ICORR)
 * Development of a Parametric Kinematic Model of the Human Hand and a Novel Robotic Exoskeleton.

Lock, R. J., Peiris, B. H. P. M., Bates, S., Burgess, S. C. & Vaidyanathan, R. 2011 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), Budapest, Hungary, July 3- 7. p. 898 - 903
 * Quantification of the Benefits of a Compliant Foil for Underwater Flapping Wing Propulsion.

Lock, R. J., Vaidyanathan, R., Burgess, S. C. & Loveless, J. H. Dec 2010 In : IOP Bioinspiration & Biomimetics. 5 number 4
 * Development of a biologically inspired multi-modal wing model for aerial-aquatic robotic vehicles through empirical and numerical modelling of the common guillemot, Uria aalge.

Lock, R. J., Vaidyanathan, R. & Burgess, S. C. Oct 2010 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, October 18-22, 2010, Taipei, Taiwan. p. 3404 - 3409 6 p.
 * Development of a Biologically Inspired Multi-Modal Wing Model for Aerial-Aquatic Robotic Vehicles.

Burton, T., Vaidyanathan, R. & Burgess, S. C. 1 Aug 2010 11th TAROS conference, Plymouth.
 * A Parameterized Kinematic Model of the Human Hand Using Joint Diameter.

Lock, R. J., Vaidyanathan, R. & Burgess, S. C. Aug 2010 11th Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems (TAROS'2010) Conference, Plymouth. p. 140 - 147 8 p.
 * Mission Based Optimization of a Bio-Inspired Multi-Modal Wing Model for Aerial-Aquatic Robotic Vehicles.

Araromi, O. A., Conn, A. T., Ling, C. S., Burgess, S. C. & Vaidyanathan, R. 2010 Design and Nature 2010, Pisa. Brebbia, C. A. & Carpi, A. (eds.). WIT Press, p. 287 - 300
 * A novel fabrication set-up for the flexible production of silicone based EAP "artificial muscle" actuators.

Gibbons, P. M. & Burgess, S. C. 2010 In : International Journal of Lean Six Sigma. 1 number 2, p. 134 - 156 23 p.
 * Introducing OEE as a measure of lean Six Sigma capability.

Lock, R. J., Vaidyanathan, R., Burgess, S. C. & Quinn, R. D. 14 Jul 2009 IEEE /ASME Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), Singapore. p. 980 - 986 6 p.
 * Impact of passive stiffness variation on stability and mobility of a hexapod robot.

Burgess, S. C., Ling, C. S., Conn, A. T., Araromi, O. A., Wang, J. & Vaidyanathan, R. 8 Jun 2009 Eleventh International Conference on Optimum Design of Structures and Materials in Engineering (OPTI 2009), Algarve, Portugal.
 * Development of a novel Electro Active Polymer (EAP) actuator for driving the wings of flapping micro air vehicle.

Harkins, R., Dunbar, T., Boxerbaum, A. S., Bachmann, R. J., Quinn, R. D., Burgess, S. C. & Vaidyanathan, R. 2009 IAENG Transactions on Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Douglas, C., Grundfest, W. & Schruben, L. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Vol. 1, p. 138 - 149 11 p.
 * Confluence of active and passive control mechanisms enabling autonomy and terrain adaptability for robots in variable environments.

Boxerbaum, A., Dunbar, T., Bachmann, R. J., Harkins, R., Quinn, R. D., Burgess, S. C. & Vaidyanathan, R. 2009 In : International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics. 4, p. 1 - 18 18 p.
 * Design and Testing of a Highly Mobile Insect-Inspired Autonomous Robot in a Beach Environment.

Burgess, S. C., Ling, C. S., Conn, A., Araromi, S., Wang, J. & Vaidyanathan, R. 2009 COMPUTER AIDED OPTIMUM DESIGN IN ENGINEERING XI. Hernandez, S. & Brebbia, C. A. (eds.). SOUTHAMPTON: WIT Press, p. 207-217 11 p. (WIT Transactions on the Built Environment; vol. 106)
 * Development of a novel Electro Active Polymer (EAP) actuator for driving the wings of flapping micro air vehicle.

Lock, R. J., Vaidyanathan, R. & Burgess, S. C. 24 Jun 2008 Fourth International Conference on Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering, Algarve, Portugal. p. 157 - 167 10 p.
 * Morphing modes of mobility in natural and engineering systems.

Conn, A. T., Burgess, S. C., Ling, C. S. & Vaidyanathan, R. 24 Jun 2008 International Conference on Design & Nature, Algarve, Portugal.
 * The design optimisation of an insect-inspired micro air vehicle.

Conn, A. T., Burgess, S. C., Ling, C. S. & Vaidyanathan, R. 2008 In : International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics. 3(1), p. 12 - 27 15 p.
 * The design optimisation of an insect-inspired micro air vehicle.

Conn, A. T., Burgess, S. C. & Ling, C. S. Dec 2007 In : International Journal of Humanoid Robotics. 4 (4), p. 625 - 643 19 p.
 * The parallel crank-rocker flapping mechanism: an insect-inspired design for micro air vehicles.

Conn, A. T., Burgess, S. C. & Ling, C. S. Oct 2007 In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science (Special Issue). 221(10), p. 1211 - 1222 12 p.
 * Design of a parallel crank-rocker flapping mechanism for insect-inspired micro air vehicles.

Conn, A. T., Burgess, S. C. & Ling, C. S. Apr 2007 22nd Bristol UAV's System Conference, Bristol.
 * Development of an insect-inspired MAV prototype.

Burgess, S. C. Jan 2007 In : International Journal of Design and Nature. 1, p. 1 - 10 10 p.
 * Multi-functioning And Multi-optimisation In Feathers.

Pasini, D., Burgess, S. C., Smith, D. J. & Alemzadeh, K. 2007 In : Materials & Design. 28, 7, p. 2265-2265 1 p.
 * A general solution to the material performance index for bending strength design (vol 27, pg 1046, 2006).

Conn, A. T., Chung Seng, L. & Burgess, S. C. 2007 Society of Experimental Biologists Annual Meeting. Vol. 146, Supplement 1, p. S140
 * An insect-inspired micro air vehicle flapping mechanism.

Conn, A. T., Burgess, S. C., Hyde, R. A. & Ling, C. S. Dec 2006 IEEE Robio Conference, Kunming, China.
 * From natural flyers to the mechanical realisation of a flapping wing micro air vehicle.

Burgess, S. C., Pasini, D., Smith, D. J. & Alemzadeh, K. Oct 2006 In : Materials & Design. 27 (10), p. 1046 - 1054 9 p.
 * A general solution to the material performance index for bending strength design.

King, A. M., Burgess, S. C., Ijomah, W. L. & McMahon, C. A. Oct 2006 In : Journal of Sustainable Development. 14 (4), p. 257 - 267 11 p.
 * Reducing waste: repair, recondition, remanufacture or recycle?

Conn, A. T., Burgess, S. C., Ling, C. S. & Hyde, R. A. Jul 2006 European Micro Air Vehicle Conference, Braunschweig, Germany.
 * An insect-inspired MAV flapping mechanism based on parallel crank-rockers with phase control.

Pasini, D., Burgess, S. C. & Smith, D. J. Jun 2006 In : International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design. 3, p. 185 - 199 14 p.
 * A method for selecting macro-scale structures with axially loaded members.

Burgess, S. C., King, A. M. & Hyde, R. A. Jun 2006 In : Journal of Optics and Laser Technology. 38 (4-6), p. 329 - 334 6 p.
 * An analysis of optimal structural features in the peacock tail feather.

Conn, A. T., Burgess, S. C. & Hyde, R. A. May 2006 Third International Conference on Design and Nature, New Forest.
 * Development of a novel flapping mechanism with adjustable wing kinematics for micro air vehicles.

Alemzadeh, K. & Burgess, S. C. Oct 2005 In : International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education (IJMEE). 33(4), p. 294 - 318 16 p.
 * A team based CAD project utilising the latest CAD technique and web-based technologies.

King, A. M. & Burgess, S. C. Aug 2005 In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. 219 (8), p. 623 - 631 9 p.
 * The development of a remanufacturing platform design: a strategic response to the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

Burgess, S. C., Booker, J. D., Barr, G. & Alemzadeh, K. 2005 In : International Journal of Engineering Education. 21(3), p. 512 - 524
 * An investigation into engineering graduates' understanding of probability theory.

Burgess, S. C. & King, A. M. 2005 In : The Design Journal. 7 (3), p. 41 - 52 12 p.
 * The application of animal forms in automotive styling.

Burgess, S. C., Pasini, D. & Alemzadeh, K. Jan 2004 In : Design Studies. 25 (1), p. 51 - 62 12 p.
 * Improved visualisation of the design space using nested performance charts.

Burgess, S. C. & Pasini, D. 2004 In : Journal of Engineering Design. 15(2), p. 177 - 193
 * An analysis of the structural efficiency of trees.

Lodge, C. J. & Burgess, S. C. 2004 In : Journal of Engineering Design. 15(6), p. 563 - 580
 * An investigation into the selection of optimum chain and sprocket size.

King, A. M., Ijomah, W. L., Burgess, S. C. & McMahon, C. A. 2004 9th Annual Conference Design for Manufacture, Salt Lake City, USA.
 * Design for end-of-life: repair, recondition, remanufacture or recycle?

Burgess, S. C. & Lodge, C. J. 2004 In : Sports Engineering. 7(2), p. 65 - 74
 * Optimisation of the chain drive system on sports motorcycles.

Burgess, S. C. 2004 In : Journal of System Safety. 40(4), p. 21 - 25
 * Safety strategies in living organisms.

King, A. M., Mouzon, E. & Burgess, S. C. 2004 5th International Conference on Integrated Design and Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering (IDDMME), Bath.
 * The development of a life cycle model to classify legislation that is driving sustainable design.

Burgess, S. C., Alemzadeh, K. & Zhang, L. 2004 Second International Conference on Design & Nature, Rhodes, Greece. p. P238 - P244
 * The development of a miniature mechanism for producing insect wing motion.

Pasini, D. & Burgess, S. C. 2004 Optimisation Mechanics in Nature. Wessex Institute of Technology Press, p. 1 - 26
 * The structural efficiency of trees.

Burgess, S. C. & Choi, J. Jan 2003 In : Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. 8 (1), p. 21 - 36 16 p.
 * A parametric study of the energy demands of car transportation: a case study of two competing commuter routes in the UK.

Burgess, S. C. 2003 14th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED'03.
 * A comparison of system reliability strategies in living organisms and engineering.

Kahangamage, U. P., Barr, G., Burgess, S. C. & Sims Williams, J. H. 2003 14th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED'03.
 * A pre-tender advisory system: design reuse for the conceptual design of large made-to-order conceptually static products.

Burgess, S. C. 2003 14th International Conference on Engineering Design.
 * Aesthetics in nature: Case study of the peacock tail feathers.

Kahangamage, U. P., Burgess, S. C., Barr, G. & McMahon, C. A. 2003 In : Journal of Engineering Design. 14(1), p. 57 - 70
 * Effect of misaligned loads on beams with a height constraint.

Burgess, S. C. 2003 In : Journal of System Safety. 39(2), p. 1 - 6
 * Reliability strategies in living organisms.

Pasini, D., Smith, D. J. & Burgess, S. C. 2003 In : IMechE, Part L, Journal of Materials: Design and Applications. 217
 * Selection for arbitrarily scaled cross-sections in bending stiffness design.

Pasini, D., Smith, D. J. & Burgess, S. C. 2003 In : IMechE Part L, Journal of Materials: Design and Applications. 217
 * Structural efficiency maps for beams subjected to bending.

Lodge, C. J. & Burgess, S. C. Apr 2002 In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 216 (4), p. 385 - 394 10 p.
 * A model of the tension and transmission efficiency of a bush roller chain.

Burgess, S. C. Jan 2002 In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering. 216 (1), p. 1 - 13 13 p.
 * Reliability and safety strategies in living organisms: potential for biomimicking.

Burgess, S. C. 2002 Landscape Frontier International Symposium, Japan.
 * Landscape principles we are taught from nature.

Burgess, S. C. 2002 1st International Conference on Design & Nature, Italy. p. 435 - 443
 * Optical mechanics and aesthetics of a peacock tail.

Pasini, D. & Burgess, S. C. 2002 1st International Conference on Design & Nature, Italy. p. 3 - 15
 * Optimal structural features in trees and their application in engineering.

Pasini, D., Burgess, S. C. & Smith, D. J. 2002 In : Journal of Materials: Design and Applications. 216, p. 101 - 113
 * Performance indices for arbitrary scaled rectangular cross-sections in bending stiffness design.

Burgess, S. C., Kahangamage, U. P., Barr, G. & Sims Williams, J. H. Aug 2001 In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 215 (8), p. 981 - 993 13 p.
 * Shape factors for beams with misaligned loads.

Kahangamage, U. P., Burgess, S. C., Sims Williams, J. H. & Barr, G. 2001 ICED 01 International Conference for Engineering Design. IMechE WDK 28, p. 35 - 42
 * Assessing the impact of misaligned loads on beams using the method of shape factors.