School of Engineering

Prof Margaret Lucas

Prof Margaret Lucas
  • Professor of Ultrasonics (Systems Power and Energy)

telephone: 01413304323
email: Margaret.Lucas@glasgow.ac.uk


Biography

I was awarded a BSc(Eng) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Aberdeen.  I studied for  my PhD in power ultrasonics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough University, where I was subsequently appointed as a Lecturer in dynamics in 1990. In 1996 I joined the University of Glasgow where I was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 1998, Reader in 2003 and Professor in 2006. I am currently Professor of Ultrasonics and Head of Systems, Power & Energy Division in the School of Engineering.

Research interests

My research background is in vibration analysis and my main field of research is in power ultrasonics within the Dynamics Group. Power ultrasonics defines an area of research where ultrasonic energy, at low ultrasonic frequencies (from around 20 kHz up to 100 kHz) and high power (from tens of Watts up to several kiloWatts), is used to effect a desirable change in a medium. The research is aimed at the design of novel high power ultrasonic tools and devices that offer advantages over conventional tooling. The fundamental research is in identifying, modelling and characterising the mechanisms of ultrasonic assistance in a particular application. I have been involved in a wide range of research projects in power ultrasonics, including cutting of hard human tissue for surgical applications, cutting of food products, forming of metals and soft solids, joining of similar and dissimilar materials, and bacterial inactivation. I have current research projects on the development of ultrasonic orthopaedic surgical devices, design of an ultrasonic drill for sampling rocks from Mars and other planetary missions, and using ultrasonics in metal forming processes. Research currently focuses on three key integrating activities: characterising the linear and nonlinear vibration responses of ultrasonic devices; modelling the interaction between the ultrasonic device and the medium it interacts with; and design and evaluation of ultrasonic devices.

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Number of items: 71.

2012

Harkness, P., Cardoni, A. , and Lucas, M. (2012) A comparison of coupling and degenerating mode in longitudinal-torsional step horns. IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control . ISSN 0885-3010 (In Press)

2011

Ganilova, O., Lucas, M. , and Cardoni, A. (2011) Analytical model of the cymbal transducer dynamics, radial vibration of the piezoelectric disc. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 225 (5). pp. 1077-1086. ISSN 0954-4062 (doi:10.1177/2041298310393443)

Aziz, S., and Lucas, M. (2011) A study of an ultrasonically assisted metal forming test. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1315 . pp. 733-738. ISSN 0094-243X (doi:10.1063/1.3552536)

Al-Budairi, H., Harkness, P. , and Lucas, M. (2011) A strategy for delivering high torsionality in longitudinal-torsional ultrasonic devices. In: Burguete, R.L., Lucas, M., Patterson, E.A. and Quinn, S. (eds.) Advances in Experimental Mechanics VIII. Trans Tech, pp. 339-344. ISBN 9783037852026

Harkness, P., Lucas, M. , and Cardoni, A. (2011) Solid and hollow architectural choices for high-frequency/low-frequency planetary sample retrieval tools. Ultrasonics, 51 (8). ISSN 0041-624X

Harkness, P., Mathieson, A. , Murray, C. , and Lucas, M. (2011) Optimization of ultrosonic horns for momentum transfer and survivability in high-frequency/low-frequency planetary drill tools. In: AIAA Space 2011 Conference, 27-29 Sep 2011 , Long Beach, USA.

2010

Wang, D, Lucas, M. , and Tanner, K. (2010) Surrogate bone materials for assessing the effects of ultrasonic surgical devices. In: UK Society for Biomaterials Annual Conference, 1-2 Jul 2010, Glasgow, UK.

Aziz, S.A., and Lucas, M. (2010) The effect of ultrasonic excitation in metal forming tests. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 24-25 . pp. 311-316. ISSN 1660-9336 (doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.24-25.311)

Cardoni, A., Harkness, P. , and Lucas, M. (2010) Ultrasonic rock sampling using longitudinal-torsional vibrations. Physics Procedia, 3 (1). pp. 125-134. ISSN 1875-3892 (doi:10.1016/j.phpro.2010.01.018)

Cardoni, A., Harkness, P. , and Lucas, M. (2010) Ultrasonic rock sampling using longitudinal–torsional vibrations. Ultrasonics, 50 (4-5). pp. 447-452. ISSN 0041-624X (doi:10.1016/j.ultras.2009.09.036)

Harkness, P., Cardoni, A. , Lucas, M. , and Waugh, L. (2010) Optimization of the horn, free-mass and support architecture of an ultrasonic rock-boring system. In: AIAA Space 2010 Conference, 30 Aug - 2 Sep 2010, Anaheim, USA.

Harkness, P., Cardoni, A. , Russell, J., and Lucas, M. (2010) Designing a hollow bolted Langevin transducer for ultrasonic coring. In: International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics, 7-9 Sep 2010, Liverpool, UK.

2009

Harkness, P., Cardoni, A. , and Lucas, M. (2009) Ultrasonic rock drilling devices using longitudinal-torsional compound vibrations. In: IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, 20-23 Sept 2009, Rome, Italy.

Harkness, P., Cardoni, A. , Lucas, M. , and Waugh, I. (2009) A simple, lightweight and low-reaction deployable architecture for subsurface sample retrieval. In: AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, 14-17 Sept 2009, Pasedena, USA.

Mathieson, A., Cardoni, A. , Harkness, P. , and Lucas, M. (2009) Characterisation of nonlinear behavour of power ultrasonic drilling horns. In: IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, 20-23 Sept 2009, Rome, Italy.

Daud, Y., and Lucas, M. (2009) Estimation of interface friction during radial ultrasonic compression using finite element modelling. In: Abu, A., Daud, Y. and Suhot, M.A. (eds.) Advances in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Materials Engineering. Penerbit UTM.

Harkness, P., Cardoni, A. , and Lucas, M. (2009) An ultrasonic corer for planetary rock sample retrieval. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 181 (1). 012048. ISSN 1742-6588 (doi:10.1088/1742-6596/181/1/012048)

Lucas, M., Cardoni, A. , and Harkness, P. (2009) Ultrasonic drilling for planetary exploration. In: 8th Annual Symposium of the Ultrasonic Industry Association, 23-25 Mar 2009, Vancouver, Canada.

Lucas, M., and Daud, Y. (2009) A finite element model of ultrasonic extrusion. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 181 (1). 012027. ISSN 1742-6596 (doi:10.1088/1742-6596/181/1/012027)

Lucas, M., Gachagan, A., and Cardoni, A. (2009) Research applications and opportunities in power ultrasonics. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 223 (12). pp. 2949-2965. ISSN 0954-4062 (doi:10.1243/09544062JMES1671)

2008

Hunter, G., Lucas, M. , Watson, I. , and Parton, R. (2008) A radial mode ultrasonic horn for the inactivation of Escherichia coli K12. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 15 (2). pp. 101-109. ISSN 1350-4177 (doi:10.1016/j.ultsonch.2006.12.017)

Harkness, P., Cardoni, A. , and Lucas, M. (2008) Vibration considerations in the design of an ultrasonic driller/corer for planetary rock sampling. In: Sas, P. and Bergen, B. (eds.) Proceedings Of ISMA 2008: International Conference On Noise And Vibration Engineering. Katholieke Univ Leuven, Dept Werkuigkunde, Heverlee, pp. 3477-3486. ISBN 9789073802865

Lucas, M., Cardoni, A. , McCulloch, E., Hunter, G., and MacBeath, A. (2008) Applications of power ultrasonics in engineering. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 13-14 . pp. 11-20. ISSN 1660-9336

2007

Daud, Y, and Lucas, M (2007) Finite element modelling of ultrasonic forming processes. In: International Congress on Ultrasonics, Vienna, Austria.

Daud, Y, and Lucas, M (2007) Longitudinal and radial ultrasonic compression tests on aluminium under different lubrication conditions. In: World Engineering Congress , Penang, Malaysia.

Daud, Y, Lucas, M , and Huang, ZH (2007) Modelling the effects of superimposed ultrasonic vibrations on tension and compression tests of aluminium. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 186 . pp. 179-190. (doi:10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2006.12.032)

Hunter, G, Lucas, M , Watson, IA , and Parton, R (2007) Finite element modelling of the pressure fields created by ultrasonic bacterial inactivation devices. In: International Congress on Ultrasonics, Vienna, Austria.

Lucas, M, and Cartmell, MP (2007) Modal interactions in ultrasonic cutting devices. In: Ultrasonic Industry Association Symposium, National Physics Laboratory, London.

Macbeath, A, Mcculloch, E, and Lucas, M (2007) Optimising ultrasonic cutting of multi-layered materials. In: International Congress on Ultrasonics, Vienna, Austria.

2006

Cardoni, A, MacBeath, A, and Lucas, M (2006) Methods for reducing cutting temperature in ultrasonic cutting of bone. Ultrasonics, 44 . E37-E42. (doi:10.1016/j.ultras.2006.06.046)

Daud, Y, Lucas, M , and Huang, ZH (2006) Superimposed ultrasonic oscillations in compression tests of aluminium. Ultrasonics, 44 . E511-E515. (doi:10.1016/j.ultras.2006.05.116)

Lucas, M, MacBeath, A, McCulloch, E, and Cardoni, A (2006) A finite element model for ultrasonic cutting. Ultrasonics, 44 . E503-E509. (doi:10.1016/j.ultras.2006.05.115)

Macbeath, A, Lucas, M , and Cardoni, A (2006) Effect of ultrasonic cutting blade orientation on cutting temperature. In: Proc. IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, Vancouver, Canada.

McCulloch, E., McBeath, A., and Lucas, M.L. (2006) Finite element model for ultrasonic cutting of toffee. In: Keogh, P. (ed.) Modern Practice in Stress and Vibration Analysis VI. Series: Applied Mechanics and Materials, 6 . UNSPECIFIED, pp. 519-526. ISBN 0878494189

2005

Cartmell, M.P., Lim, F.C.N., Cardoni, A. , and Lucas, M.L. (2005) Optimisation of the vibrational response of ultrasonic cutting systems. IMA Journal of Applied Mathematics . ISSN 0272-4960 (doi:10.1093/imamat/hxh086)

Qiu, Y., Whittaker, A.R. , Lucas, M.L. , and Anderson, K. (2005) Automatic wheeze detection based on auditory modelling. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 219 (3). pp. 219-227. ISSN 0954-4119 (doi:10.1243/095441105X28551)

Cardoni, A, and Lucas, M (2005) Strategies for reducing stress in ultrasonic cutting systems. Strain, 41 . pp. 11-18.

Cardoni, A, Macbeath, A, and Lucas, M (2005) Vibration Parameter and Temperature Dependencies in Ultrasonic Cutting of Wood, Bone and Artificial Bone. In: 34th Ultrasonics Industries Association Symposium, Las Vegas, USA.

Daud, Y, Lucas, M , and Huang, Z (2005) Superimposed ultrasonic oscillations in compression and tensile tests of aluminium. In: World Congress on Ultrasonics, Beijing, China.

Lucas, M, Cardoni, A , and MacBeath, A (2005) Temperature effects in ultrasonic cutting of natural materials. Cirp Annals-manufacturing Technology, 54 . pp. 195-198.

Macbeath, A, Cardoni, A , and Lucas, M (2005) Design of an ultrasonic blade for cutting bone. In: BSSM Int. Conf. on Advances in Experimental Mechanics, Southampton, UK.

2004

Lim, F.C.N., Cartmell, M.P. , Cardoni, A. , and Lucas, M. (2004) A preliminary investigation into optimising the response of vibrating systems used for ultrasonic cutting. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 272 (3-5). pp. 1047-1069. ISSN 0022-460X (doi:10.1016/j.jsv.2003.03.011)

Cardoni, A., Lucas, M.L. , Cartmell, M.P. , and Lim, F. (2004) A novel multiple-blade ultrasonic cutting device. In: Ultrasonics International 2003, 1- 3 July 2003, Granada, Spain.

Lucas, M., ed. (2004) Advances in Experimental Mechanics: Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics, 6th-8th September 2004, Novotel Hotel, York. Series: Applied mechanics and materials (1-2). TransTech Publications, Zurich, Switzerland. ISBN 9780878499557

Cardoni, A, Lucas, M , Cartmell, M , and Lim, F (2004) A novel multiple blade ultrasonic cutting device. Ultrasonics, 42 . pp. 69-74. (doi:10.1016/j.ultras.2004.02.004)

Cardoni, A, Macbeath, A, and Lucas, M (2004) Cutting bone using high-gain ultrasonic cutting blades. In: International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, Bari, Italy.

Macbeath, A, Cardoni, A , Smith, Lj, and Lucas, M (2004) Ultrasonic cutting with high-gaine blades. In: BSSM International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics, York, UK.

Qiu, Y, Whittaker, AR, Lucas, M , and Anderson, K (2004) A Preliminary Study of the Effect of Air Coupled Stethoscopes. In: 29th International Lung Sound Association Annual Conference, Glasgow.

2003

Cardoni, A, and Lucas, M (2003) Characterising energy exchanges from high to low frequency modes in ultrasonic cutting systems. In: Proc. 33rd Ultrasonics Industries Association Symposium, Indianapolis.

Cardoni, A, Lucas, M , Cartmell, MP , and Lim, FCN (2003) Nonlinear and parametric vibrations in ultrasonic cutting systems. Modern Practice in Stress and Vibration Analysis, 440-4 . pp. 397-404.

Cardoni, A., and Lucas, M.L. (2003) Characterising energy exchanges from high to low frequency modes in ultrasonic cutting devices. In: Proceedings of the 33rd Ultrasonics Industries Association Symposium, 21-24 September 2003, Indianapolis,U.S.A.

Cardoni, A., Lucas, M.L. , Cartmell, M.P. , and Lim, F.C.N. (2003) Controlling the effects of modal interactions in ultrasonic cutting devices. In: Proceedings of the 5th World Congress on Ultrasonics, 7-10 September 2003, Paris.

Cardoni, A., Lucas, M.L. , Cartmell, M.P. , and Lim, F.C.N. (2003) Nonlinear and parametric vibrations in an ultrasonic cutting system. In: Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Modern practice in stress and vibration analysis, 9-11 Sept 2003, Glasgow.

Cartmell, M.P., Lim, F.C.N., Cardoni, A. , and Lucas, M.L. (2003) Optimisation of the vibrational response of ultrasonic cutting systems. In: IMA Bifurcations Conference, 28-30 July 2003, Southampton.

Huang, ZH, Lucas, M , and Adams, MJ (2003) Study of ultrasonic upsetting under radial and longitudinal die vibration. Modern Practice in Stress and Vibration Analysis, 440-4 . pp. 389-396.

Lucas, M., Cardoni, A. , Lim, F.C.N., and Cartmell, M.P. (2003) Effects of modal interactions on vibration performance in ultrasonic cutting. CIRP Annals-Manufacturing Technology, 52 (1). pp. 193-196. ISSN 0007-8506 (doi:10.1016/S0007-8506(07)60563-0)

Lucas, M.L., and Cardoni, A. (2003) Design of ultrasonic block horns by finite element models. In: 18th International CAPE Conference, 18-19 March 2003, Edinburgh.

2002

Huang, Z., Lucas, M.L. , and Adams, M.J. (2002) A numerical and experimental study of the indentation mechanics of plasticine. Journal of Strain Analysis, 37 (2). pp. 141-150. ISSN 0309-3247

Cardoni, A., and Lucas, M.L. (2002) Enhanced vibration performance of ultrasonic block horns. Ultrasonics, 40 (1-8). pp. 365-369. ISSN 0041-624X (doi:10.1016/S0041-624X(02)00123-3)

Huang, Z., Lucas, M.L. , and Adams, M.J. (2002) Influence of ultrasonics on upsetting of a model paste. Ultrasonics, 40 (1-8). pp. 43-48. ISSN 0041-624X (doi:10.1016/S0041-624X(02)00245-7)

Cardoni, A, Lim, CNF, Lucas, M , and Cartmell, MP (2002) Modal Interaction in Ultrasonic Systems. In: Forum Acucticum Sevilla 2002, Seville, Spain.

Lucas, M, Cardoni, A , Cartmell, MP , and Lim, CNF (2002) Experimental and Computational Modelling of Vibration Performance of Ulstrasonic Tools for manufacturing applications. In: 32nd Ultrasonics Industries Association Symposium, New York, USA.

2001

Anderson, K., Qiu, Y., Whittaker, A.R. , and Lucas, M. (2001) Breath sounds, asthma and the mobile phone. Lancet, 358 (9290). p. 1343. ISSN 0140-6736 (doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(01)06451-0)

Ayoub, A., Richardson, W., Koppel, D., Thompson, H., Lucas, M. , Smith, L., and Boyd, J. (2001) Segmental mandibular reconstruction by microincremental automatic distraction: an animal study. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 39 (5). pp. 356-364. ISSN 0266-4356 (doi:10.1054/bjom.2001.0658)

Lucas, M.L., Petzing, J.N., Cardoni, A. , and Smith, L.J. (2001) Design and characterisation of ultrasonic cutting tools. Annals of CIRP, 50 (1). pp. 149-152. ISSN 0007-8506

Anderson, K, Qiu, YH, Whittaker, AR , and Lucas, M (2001) Breath sounds, asthma, and the mobile phone. Lancet, 358 . pp. 1343-1344.

Cardoni, A., and Lucas, M.L. (2001) Enhanced vibration performance of ultrasonic block horns. In: Ultrasonics International 01, 3-5 July 2001, Delft, Netherlands.

Huang, Z., Lucas, M. , and Adams, M.J. (2001) Effect of ultrasonic vibration on wedge indentation of a model elasto-viscoplastic material. In: Proceedings of the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) 3rd International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, 15-17 Oct 2001, Beijing, China.

Huang, Z., Lucas, M.L. , and Adams, M.J. (2001) Influence of ultrasonics on upsetting of a model paste. In: Ultrasonics International 01, 3-5 July 2001, Delft, Netherlands.

Huang, Z., Lucas, M.L. , and Adams, M.J. (2001) Wedge indentation of an elasto-viscoplastic material. In: Proceedings of the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) 3rd International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, 15-17Oct 2001, Beijing, China.

Smith, L.J., and Lucas, M.L. (2001) An ultrasonic blade for cutting bone. In: Ultrasonics International 01, 3-5 July 2001, Delft, Netherlands.

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EPSRC, Mectron Medical, Nov 09 – Jan 13

Miniature ultrasonic cutting devices for high precision minimal access orthopaedic surgical procedures.


EPSRC CASE, ConocoPhillips, Oct 09 – Sep 14

Ultrasonics in enhanced recovery of oil.


EPSRC PIA, Feb 11 – Apr 11

New characterisations of ultrasonic bone cutting devices.


EPSRC KTA, Feb 11 – Dec 11

Ultrasonic tools for deep planetary drilling.

PhD students:


Andrew Mathieson – Dynamics characterisation of power ultrasonic devices


Sa’ardin Aziz – Ultrasonically assisted metal forming


Dong Wang – Effects of power ultrasonic devices in surrogate tissue materials


Zhongyin Pan – Ultrasonic bone cutting devices


Fernando Bejarano – Power ultrasonic devices with cymbal transducers


Eimear Neeson – Ultrasonics in enhanced recovery of oil


Hassan Al-Budairi – Longitudinal-torsional mode power ultrasonic transducers


Ziad Sarraf – Ultrasonic metal welding


Andrew Feeney – Smart materials in power ultrasonic devices

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