Dr Peter Dorrington

Associate Professor

Mechanical Engineering

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Academic Office - A_025
Ground Floor
Engineering Central
Bay Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

About

Dr Peter Dorrington is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University

Publications

Research Highlights

Howard, J., Eggbeer, D., Dorrington, P., Korkees, F., & Tasker, L. (2020). Evaluating additive manufacturing for the production of custom head supports: A comparison against a commercial head support under static loading conditions. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 234(5), 458-467.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0954411919899844, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53210
Korkees, F., Allenby, J., & Dorrington, P. (2020). 3D printing of composites: design parameters and flexural performance. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 26(4), 699-706.
https://doi.org/10.1108/rpj-07-2019-0188, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53419
Tareq, M., Rahman, T., Hossain, M., & Dorrington, P. (2021). Additive manufacturing and the COVID-19 challenges: An in-depth study. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 60, 787-798.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2020.12.021, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55976
Dorrington, P., Harrison, W., Brown, H., Holmes, M., & Kerton, R. (2019). Step away from the CAD station: A hands-on and immersive approach to second year teaching of Mechanical Engineering design. In Proceedings of the Virtual and Augmented Reality to Enhance Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Conference 2018 (pp. 15-31). IM Publications Open LLP.
https://doi.org/10.1255/vrar2018.ch3, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57902
Swart, R., Korkees, F., Dorrington, P., & Thurman, J. (2022). Evaluation of the impact performance and energy absorption capabilities of 3D printed composites. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 28(9)
https://doi.org/10.1108/rpj-10-2021-0287, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60015
Thomas, A., Dorrington, P., Costa, F., Loudon, G., Francis, M., & Fisher, R. (2017). Organisational learning capability in SMEs: An empirical development of innovation in the supply chain. Cogent Business & Management, 4(1), 1364057
https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2017.1364057, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66952

All Research

Journal Articles

Swart, R., Korkees, F., Dorrington, P., & Thurman, J. (2022). Evaluation of the impact performance and energy absorption capabilities of 3D printed composites. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 28(9)
https://doi.org/10.1108/rpj-10-2021-0287, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60015
Tareq, M., Rahman, T., Hossain, M., & Dorrington, P. (2021). Additive manufacturing and the COVID-19 challenges: An in-depth study. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 60, 787-798.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2020.12.021, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55976
Howard, J., Eggbeer, D., Dorrington, P., Korkees, F., & Tasker, L. (2020). Evaluating additive manufacturing for the production of custom head supports: A comparison against a commercial head support under static loading conditions. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 234(5), 458-467.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0954411919899844, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53210
Korkees, F., Allenby, J., & Dorrington, P. (2020). 3D printing of composites: design parameters and flexural performance. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 26(4), 699-706.
https://doi.org/10.1108/rpj-07-2019-0188, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53419
Thomas, A., Dorrington, P., Costa, F., Loudon, G., Francis, M., & Fisher, R. (2017). Organisational learning capability in SMEs: An empirical development of innovation in the supply chain. Cogent Business & Management, 4(1), 1364057
https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2017.1364057, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66952

Conference Contributions

Dorrington, P., Harrison, W., Brown, H., Holmes, M., & Kerton, R. (2019). Step away from the CAD station: A hands-on and immersive approach to second year teaching of Mechanical Engineering design. In Proceedings of the Virtual and Augmented Reality to Enhance Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Conference 2018 (pp. 15-31). IM Publications Open LLP.
https://doi.org/10.1255/vrar2018.ch3, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57902

Taught Modules

EG-2014 Mechanical Engineering Design 2

Within this module students will be expected to complete a series of exercises that will form the basis of a 'major' design. The scope of the module will involve the students working in groups where they will consider, as a team, conceptual designs, embodiment using innovative approaches to design processes and standards etc., leading to final design documentations and manufacturing techniques.
EG-3100 Mechanical Engineering Design 3

This module provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired over the first two years of study to a real-world engineering project. Working in teams, students will define, manage, and deliver an engineering solution through all stages of a professional design process: specification, concept creation, detailed design, manufacture, testing, and evaluation. Students will demonstrate their ability to integrate technical design, project management, risk analysis, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and professional communication within a realistic engineering context. Students will be expected to apply principles of engineering management, risk assessment, sustainability, and life-cycle thinking throughout the project to ensure their design reflects professional engineering practice.
EG-D13 MSc Dissertation - Virtual Reality

The module aims to develop fundamental research skills. It comprises the development of supervised research work leading to a dissertation in the field of the Master's degree programme. The specific research topic will be chosen by the student following consultation with academic staff.
EG-M336 Sustainable Design

This module provides students with the opportunity to apply a holistic and integrated design approach to a real engineering problem with a sustainability focus. Working in teams, students will develop solutions that balance technical performance with environmental, societal, and commercial considerations. Projects are typically linked with industry or industrially-relevant themes, requiring students to evaluate whole-life impacts, stakeholder needs, and wider implications beyond the technical domain.
EGA132 Engineering Design 1

Engineering Design 1 introduces students to fundamental principles of engineering design processes. Working on real world engineering problems, students will develop problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and an understanding of design considerations. Emphasis is placed on analysing and solving engineering problems while considering technical, economic, and often, societal factors. The module also focuses on effective communication of design ideas through sketching, CAD and technical drawings. Practical skills are achieved through the manufacturing of protype devices.
EGA266 Digital Manufacturing

Within this module students will learn about digital manufacturing, from its role in concept development through to prototype production and small batch manufacture. They will be introduced to the way in which manufacturing is changing and the future possibilities presented by emerging digital manufacturing technologies. They will work individually to fabricate a digital manufacturing machine (3DPrinter), which they will calibrate and produce test parts on, as well as their own design of a 3DPrinted engineering design.

Dr Peter Dorrington

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About

Publications

Research Highlights

All Research

Journal Articles

Conference Contributions

Taught Modules

EG-2014 Mechanical Engineering Design 2

EG-3100 Mechanical Engineering Design 3

EG-D13 MSc Dissertation - Virtual Reality

EG-M336 Sustainable Design

EGA132 Engineering Design 1

EGA266 Digital Manufacturing