The Smart Systems Group, in collaboration with the Center for Collective Intelligence at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the School of Engineering at University of Edinburgh, the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) and Upside Energy are pleased to announce the publication of “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Approaches to Energy Demand-side Response: A Systematic […]
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New Publication: Dynamic Fluid Ingress Detection in Geomaterials using K-band Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave Radar
Jamie Blanche and Prof. David Flynn of the Smart Systems Group (SSG) are pleased to share their latest publication, “Dynamic Fluid Ingress Detection in Geomaterials using K-band Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave Radar” in IEEE Access. This publication represents collaborative research performed by the Smart Systems Group, the Institute of Geoenergy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University and […]
Innovatus Tech: New Company Startup with Prof. David Flynn
The co-director of the Smart Systems Group, Professor David Flynn, is part of an esteemed team of experienced innovators and entrepreneurs who have created a new company, Innovatus Tech, to unlock the potential of the hydrogen economy. Innovatus are targeting the unmet need in high pressure density storage solutions for hydrogen. Utilising a patented technology, which has […]
Smart Systems Group on Safeguarding Our Systems
As the world comes together to rise to the challenges of the pandemic crisis, society, governments, businesses and individuals are all evaluating how we can improve our resilience to such challenges which have significantly affected our way of life. The Smart Systems Group is dedicated to supporting the resilience of critical services and the communities […]
SSG Research Work Published in Proceedings of Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2020
Smart Systems Group Researchers Jamie Blanche and Dr Osama Zaki are lead authors of recently published papers in the proceedings of the 2020 Offshore Technology Conference available through https://www.onepetro.org/. The conference organisers decided that despite having to cancel the conference due to the worldwide COVID-19 crisis that the work produced for the conference be published. […]
A Safety Framework for Critical Systems Utilising Deep Neural Networks
It is our pleasure to announce the publication of “A Safety Framework for Critical Systems Utilising Deep Neural Networks” by Dr. Xingyu Zhao of the Smart Systems Group, in collaboration with partners at the University of Liverpool and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL). This research paper will be published in Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes […]
AI-driven Maintenance Support for Downhole Tools and Electronics Operated in Dynamic Drilling Environments
Well Done to our PhD students Lucas Kirschbaum and Darius Roman and the co-authorship team in Baker Hughes, Celle for their recent paper acceptance to IEEE Access for publication. This research represents a strong example of how the Smart Systems Group are creating solutions for complex challenges. An international partnership between Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh and […]
5G Used to Develop New Energy Systems on Orkney
The Smart Systems Group collaborates with the Heriot-Watt Global Research Innovation and Discovery (GRID) team to secure funding for an energy system digital twin for Orkney. Partnering with members of the ReFLEX project, researchers are using 5G communications technology to create a simulator system aimed at inspiring businesses and residents to get involved in the […]
Dr. Merlinda Andoni of SSG included in special “Women in Energy” list
The Smart Systems Group is proud to congratulate Dr. Merlinda Andoni for the inclusion of her paper “Blockchain technology in the energy sector: A systematic review of challenges and opportunities” in the Women in Energy Special Edition, published by Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. In honour of International Women’s Day, this special edition has been […]
ReFLEX Orkney at Forefront of Shift to Net Zero World
A £28.5m project on the archipelago is working to combine technology with renewable energy to provide intelligent heat, power and transport services. Orkney ‘is at the forefront of a green energy revolution’ as the world moves towards a carbon-neutral future. The programme aims to create the world’s first large-scale ‘smart local energy system’ by combining […]