Insights

Engineering notes, analysis and design thinking.

Writing across aerodynamics, autonomous systems, mobility, human systems and engineering education.

Aerodynamics · 2024

Wingtip vortices: where lift leaves a visible trace

An engineering note on pressure difference, induced flow, wake structure and the operational significance of wingtip vortices.

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Motorsport · 2020

The 2010 Formula One championship: four drivers, one final race

A retrospective analysis of a championship shaped by performance, reliability, strategy and pressure.

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Aviation History · 2023

Tu-334: an aircraft shaped by a changing industrial system

A historical article examining how aircraft design, industrial capability and programme timing influenced the Tu-334.

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Engineering Education · 2018

SL-01H: defining a first complete engineering concept

A project note on turning an early racing-car idea into a coordinated design, manufacturing and presentation package.

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Engineering Education · 2022

SL-22H design release: integrating product and team language

A design-release note covering vehicle form, visual identity, manufacturing and public presentation.

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Mobility · 2023

Mobility, memory and the design of everyday safety

A reflective essay connecting personal mobility experience with attention to lighting, visibility and road safety.

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Human Systems · 2024

Human state as a system input

A technical note on why attention, fatigue and operating context belong inside intelligent-system design.

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Autonomous Systems · 2026

From autonomous flight to autonomous missions

An engineering note on the shift from stabilising an aircraft to coordinating a complete mission system.

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