Dr Unal Yildirim

I completed my MSc in Automotive Engineering (Vehicle Technology and Management) at the University of Bradford, where I also earned a PhD in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering. My doctoral research concentrated on developing an effective function modelling framework for analysing complex multidisciplinary systems, with practical applications in the automotive industry through collaborations with Ford and Jaguar Land Rover. Following my graduation, I joined the University of Bradford as a Research Fellow in Engineering Design Theory and Methodology, contributing to the development and validation of a model-based framework for systems engineering design for Jaguar Land Rover. Subsequently, I took up a position as a Lecturer in Automotive Engineering at Hubei University of Automotive Technology in China, as part of the Sino-British cooperation programme with the University of Bolton. My research focuses on complex systems engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) applied to automotive and digital manufacturing. My work aims to develop robust frameworks for safety analysis of autonomous systems and digital twin development, using Failure Mode Avoidance methodology to support these efforts with a focus on advancing Industry 4.0 implementation.