Jenny Roberts
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, PhD studentResearch Overview
Jenny has research interests in engineering design, with specific focus on human and environmental factors. Current research aligns with the UN Sustainability Goal of zero hunger with the development of artificial bumblebee nest boxes to address pollinator decline and promote food security. The use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) for redistributed manufacture is of particular interest alongside utilising bio-inspired design to mimic the design successes of the natural world.
Jenny has spent 14 years in engineering industry across a variety of sectors including engineering design consultancy, designing playground equipment and latterly designing and realising asset monitoring resilience systems. She achieved Chartered Engineer status in 2018 and is a member, councillor and trustee of the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).
Jenny is the Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) chair for the School of Engineering and for the Institution of Engineering Designers' EDI committee. In addition she is an active supporter of STEM outreach and regularly encourages children to explore engineering beyond the traditional roles and stereotypes presented.
Current Teaching
Convenor for ENGR311 - Engineering Management
Co-convenor for ENGR345 - Advanced Engineering Management
Deputy convenor for ENGR400 - Start-up Module
Deputy convenor for ENGR407/400 - Group Project
Deputy convenor for ENGR445 - Industry-linked Group Projects
Supervising projects for:
ENGR300 BEng Individual Project
ENGR301 MEng Individual Project
ENGR445 MEng Industry Project
ENGR540B Advanced Mechanical Engineering
MSc by Research
AKT with Heightec Group Ltd
14/12/2022 → 31/03/2023
Research
AKT with Heightec Group Ltd
01/12/2022 → 31/03/2023
Research
BEEBOX v2: Acoustic and environmental sensors to maximise lifespan and utility of commercial pollinators.
01/09/2022 → 31/12/2023
Research
Hive-Frame: a power assisted lifting device for accessibility in beekeeping
01/08/2022 → 30/06/2024
Research
Drive Right: Development of a solution to enable right-leg amputees to drive large good vehicles
26/07/2021 → 01/10/2021
Research
The Inner Life of Wild Bees: A Filmable Artificial Nest for Bumblebees
02/03/2021 → 01/03/2022
Research
Cattle Anti-Lameness Foot washing System
01/12/2020 → 30/09/2022
Research
IAA CALFS Project with Agri-Lloyd
01/10/2020 → 30/09/2022
Research
So Unfair theatre show video recording
Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition
Trumacar Primary School
School Engagement
Bowerham Community Primary School
School Engagement
BBKA Spring Convention 2024
Participation in conference - Academic
British Science Week: I'm a Scientist!
Other
Ormskirk Beekeepers invited talk
Invited talk
Project-based learning on developing a novel technology for manure management
Oral presentation
Make it happen! Project-based learning on developing an environmental technology of slurry processing to support local students from disadvantaged backgrounds and farming..
Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition
Moorside Primary School
School Engagement
Curious Investigators post theatre show workshop
Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition
Great Science Share for Schools
Other
UK-Poland-Ukraine Bioinspired Materials Conference
Invited talk
Rapid Prototyping Journal (Journal)
Publication peer-review
Rapid Prototyping Journal (Journal)
Publication peer-review
Rapid Prototyping Journal (Journal)
Publication peer-review
Institution of Engineering Designers (External organisation)
Membership of committee
Rapid Prototyping Journal (Journal)
Publication peer-review
Rapid Prototyping Journal (Journal)
Publication peer-review
Engineer! What's your story? Online interaction session.
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Moorside Primary School
School Engagement
UK-Russia Bioinspired Materials Conference
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Engineer! What's your story? In person event.
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Primary Engineer - Interview an Engineer
Oral presentation
Rapid Prototyping Journal (Journal)
Publication peer-review
Rapid Prototyping Journal (Journal)
Publication peer-review
Rapid Prototyping Journal (Journal)
Publication peer-review
Primary Engineer - Interview an Engineer
Oral presentation
Primary Engineer - Interview an Engineer
Oral presentation
Seeking out scour quickly and safely - trialing a new bridge inspection system in Cumbria
Oral presentation
Primary Engineer - Interview an Engineer
Oral presentation
Primary Engineer - Interview an Engineer
Oral presentation
13th Rapid Design, Prototyping & Manufacturing Conference (RDPM 2012)
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Lancaster University
Business Engagement
Liverpool John Moores University
School Engagement
Liverpool John Moores University
School Engagement
Cardinal Allen School
School Engagement
Additive Manufacturing Master Class
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
12th Rapid Design, Prototyping & Manufacturing Conference
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Ripley St. Thomas High School
School Engagement
Presentation to students during Innovation Week at Liverpool John Moores University
Invited talk
Kathbert Trophy
Prize (including medals and awards)
Chartered Engineer awarded
Other distinction
Judge's Supreme Award
Prize (including medals and awards)
Medal of Appreciation
Prize (including medals and awards)
The BBKA Spring Convention research poster award winner 2024
Prize (including medals and awards)
Institution of Engineering Designers Chair's Award
Prize (including medals and awards)
- Manufacturing