Background:
- Undergraduate Degree: Automotive Engineering Loughborough University 1996 - 2000
- PhD: Automotive Engineering, Loughborough University 2000 – 2006 (part time)
- Research Associate, Automotive Engineering Loughborough University 2001-2011
- Research Experimental Officer 2011 - 2021
- SSAT University Teacher 2021 - present
Research interests and activities:
- Sports aerodynamics
- Vehicle instrumentation / Vehicle data systems
Current teaching responsibilities:
- TTA107 - Vehicle Design and Development
- TTB039 - Ground Vehicle Aerodynamics
- TTD003 - Automotive Group Project
- TTP301 - Vehicle and Powertrain Functional Performance
- TTP302 - Vehicle Systems Analysis
- TTP401 - Sustainable Vehicle Powertrains
- TTP408 - Vehicle Electrical Systems Integration
- TTP451 - Powertrain Calibration Optimisation
Current administrative responsibilities:
- Programme Director - Automotive Engineering (UG)
- MIRA vehicle and vehicle test manager
- Laser Safety Officer, Department Safety Officer, Non-ionising radiation PoC
- Laser systems calibration
- Additive manufacturing (3D Printing) management
- Wind tunnel group experimental support
- MTI Curriculum Board
Barnes, J, Tuplin, S, Walker, D (2022) Flight dynamics of ski jumping: Wind tunnel testing and numerical modelling to optimise flight position, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, ISSN: 1754-3371. DOI: 10.1177/17543371221111625.
Ainegren, M, Tuplin, S, Carlsson, P, Render, P (2018) Design and development of a climatic wind tunnel for physiological sports experimentation, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, ISSN: 1754-3371. DOI: 10.1177/1754337118801729.
Ward, M, Passmore, M, Spencer, A, Tuplin, S, Harland, A (2018) Characterisation of football trajectories for assessing flight performance, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, ISSN: 1754-3371. DOI: 10.1177/1754337118774414.
Passmore, M, Tuplin, S, Stawski, A (2017) The real-time measurement of football aerodynamic loads under spinning conditions, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, ISSN: 1754-3371. DOI: 10.1177/1754337116677429.
Howell, J, Passmore, M, Tuplin, S (2013) Aerodynamic Drag Reduction on a Simple Car-Like Shape with Rear Upper Body Taper, SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems, 6(1), pp.52-60, ISSN: 1946-3995. DOI: 10.4271/2013-01-0462.
Passmore, M, Rogers, D, Tuplin, S, Harland, A, Lucas, T, Holmes, C (2012) The aerodynamic performance of a range of FIFA-approved footballs, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, 226(1), pp.61-70, ISSN: 1754-3371. DOI: 10.1177/1754337111415768.
Tuplin, S, Passmore, M, Rogers, D, Harland, AR, Lucas, T, Holmes, C (2012) The application of simulation to the understanding of football flight, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, 226, pp.134-142, DOI: 10.1177/1754337112444402.
Wang, J, Wang, W, Tuplin, S, Best, MC (2010) Design and control of a linear electromagnetic actuator for active vehicle suspension, Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 2010: Smart Systems for Green Cars and Safe Mobility, pp.311-323, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-16362-3_30.
Passmore, MA, Tuplin, S, Spencer, A, Jones, R (2008) Experimental Studies of the Aerodynamics of Spinning and Stationary Footballs, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 222(2), pp.195-205, DOI: 10.1243/09544062JMES655.
Best, MC, Newton, AP, Tuplin, S (2007) The Identifying Extended Kalman Filter: Parametric System Identification of a Vehicle Handling Model, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part K: Journal of Multi-body Dynamics, 221(1), pp.87-98, ISSN: 1464-4193. DOI: 10.1243/14644193JMBD68.
External activities:
- Development work with Norwegian Ski Federation
- Wind tunnel design and verification with Mid Sweden University
- TEAM sky development projects
Accomplishments:
- Invited to present at SET awards for younger researches, House of Commons, 2004