Professor Denise Morrey

Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Research Lead

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

dmorrey@brookes.ac.uk

Role

Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Head of the Centre for Batteries, Electric Vehicles and Electronics (CBEVE).

Principal architect of the development of the Motorsport Engineering courses and motorsport activity at Oxford Brookes, winning £ 2.1M of funding from the South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA) to establish a Motorsport Engineering Centre as part of the purpose built 5,000 m2 Engineering building on the Wheatley campus. Established in 1996, these programmes now have a strong national and international reputation.

Teaching and supervision

Courses

Modules taught

Module Leader for:

Advanced Vehicle Dynamics (PG)

Seminar Leader for:

Advanced Vehicle Dynamics (PG)

Teaching areas:

Dynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Gears, Dynamics of Machines, MATLAB and Simulink, Management and Innovation.

Supervision

Currently supervising: 6 PhD students (as Director of Studies)
Previously supervised to completion: 23 PhD students
Examined: 25+ PhD students (external and internal)

Research Students

Name	Thesis title	Completed
Dr Farhad Salek	Thermo-economic modelling and optimization of the second life battery energy storage system for building applications	2024
Gokhan Budan	Connected and Automated Vehicle Enabled Traffic Intersection Control with Reinforcement Learning	2021

Research

Research Interests

My main research focus recently has been helping to drive forward the development of our High Voltage and Energy Storage Laboratory (HVES). Alongside this, I have been undertaking other research in the areas of vehicle dynamics, sustainable transport, and engine modelling.

Centres and institutes

Groups

Projects as Principal Investigator, or Lead Academic if project is led by another Institution

Motorsport Incubator: Advancing Research, Education, and Ventures (REV) (01/01/2026 - 31/12/2027), funded by: Royal Society
Innovative sustainable transport solutions (01/01/2023 - 31/12/2026), funded by: Oxfordshire County Council, funding amount received by Brookes: £54,000

Publications

Najafi-Shad S, Sciortino DD, Resalati S, Henshall P, Morrey D, Digital twin-based prediction of battery parameters from limited initial data using an optimised time-series multi-layer perceptron
Journal of Energy Storage 148 (2026) ISSN: 2352-152X eISSN: 2352-1538 Digital twin-based prediction of battery parameters from limited initial data using an optimised time-series multi-layer perceptron Open Access version on RADAR
Schommer A, Corzo MO, Henshall P, Morrey D, Collier G, Stack pressure on lithium-ion pouch cells: A comparative study of constant pressure and fixed displacement devices
Journal of Power Sources 629 (2025) ISSN: 0378-7753 eISSN: 1873-2755 Stack pressure on lithium-ion pouch cells: A comparative study of constant pressure and fixed displacement devices Open Access version on RADAR
Schommer A, Sciortino DD, Morrey D, Collier G, Experimental investigation of power available in lithium-ion batteries
Journal of Power Sources 618 (2024) ISSN: 0378-7753 eISSN: 1873-2755 Experimental investigation of power available in lithium-ion batteries Open Access version on RADAR
Salek F, Resalati S, Azizi A, Babaie M, Henshall P, Morrey D, State of Health Prediction of Electric Vehicles’ Retired Batteries Based on First-Life Historical Degradation Data Using Predictive Time-Series Algorithms
Mathematics 12 (7) (2024) ISSN: 2227-7390 eISSN: 2227-7390 State of Health Prediction of Electric Vehicles’ Retired Batteries Based on First-Life Historical Degradation Data Using Predictive Time-Series Algorithms Open Access version on RADAR
Salek F, Resalati S, Babaie M, Henshall P, Morrey D, Yao L, A Review of the Technical Challenges and Solutions in Maximising the Potential Use of Second Life Batteries from Electric Vehicles
Batteries 10 (3) (2024) ISSN: 2313-0105 eISSN: 2313-0105 A Review of the Technical Challenges and Solutions in Maximising the Potential Use of Second Life Batteries from Electric Vehicles Open Access version on RADAR
Leonard A, Planden B, Lukow K, Morrey D, Investigation of constant stack pressure on lithium-ion battery performance
Journal of Energy Storage 72 (2023) ISSN: 2352-152X eISSN: 2352-1538 Investigation of constant stack pressure on lithium-ion battery performance Open Access version on RADAR
Salek F, Azizi A, Resalati S, Henshall P, Morrey D, Mathematical Modelling and Simulation of Second Life Battery Pack with Heterogeneous State of Health
Mathematics 10 (20) (2022) ISSN: 2227-7390 eISSN: 2227-7390 Mathematical Modelling and Simulation of Second Life Battery Pack with Heterogeneous State of Health Open Access version on RADAR
Planden B, Lukow K, Henshall P, Collier G, Morrey D, A computationally informed realisation algorithm for lithium-ion batteries implemented with LiiBRA.jl
Journal of Energy Storage 55 (2022) ISSN: 2352-152X eISSN: 2352-1538 A computationally informed realisation algorithm for lithium-ion batteries implemented with LiiBRA.jl Open Access version on RADAR
Tajdaran S, Bonatesta F, Mason B, Morrey D, Simulation of Traffic-Born Pollutant Dispersion and Personal Exposure Using High-Resolution Computational Fluid Dynamics
Environments 9 (6) (2022) ISSN: 2076-3298 eISSN: 2076-3298 Simulation of Traffic-Born Pollutant Dispersion and Personal Exposure Using High-Resolution Computational Fluid Dynamics Open Access version on RADAR
Salek F, Resalati S , Morrey D, Henshall P, Azizi A, Technical Energy Assessment and Sizing of a Second Life Battery Energy Storage System for a Residential Building Equipped with EV Charging Station
Applied Sciences 12 (21) (2022) ISSN: 2076-3417 eISSN: 2076-3417 Technical Energy Assessment and Sizing of a Second Life Battery Energy Storage System for a Residential Building Equipped with EV Charging Station Open Access version on RADAR
Biagiotti F, Bonatesta F, Tajdaran S, Sciortino DD, Verma S, Hopkins E, Morrey D, Yang C, Spencer A, Jiang C, Haigh R, Modelling liquid film in modern GDI engines and the impact on particulate matter emissions – Part 1
International Journal of Engine Research 23 (10) (2021) pp.1634-1657 ISSN: 1468-0874 eISSN: 2041-3149 Modelling liquid film in modern GDI engines and the impact on particulate matter emissions – Part 1 Open Access version on RADAR
Bokor C, Rohani B, Humphries C, Morrey D, Bonatesta F, Investigating the Impact of Gasoline Composition on PN in GDI Engines Using an Improved Measurement Method
International Journal of Engine Research 22 (11) (2020) pp.3391-3406 ISSN: 1468-0874 eISSN: 2041-3149 Investigating the Impact of Gasoline Composition on PN in GDI Engines Using an Improved Measurement Method Open Access version on RADAR
Ozerem O, Morrey D, A brush-based thermo-physical tyre model and its effectiveness in handling simulation of a Formula SAE vehicle
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering 233 (1) (2019) pp.107-120 ISSN: 0954-4070 eISSN: 2041-2991 A brush-based thermo-physical tyre model and its effectiveness in handling simulation of a Formula SAE vehicle Open Access version on RADAR
Woodhead R, Stephenson P, Morrey D, Digital construction: From point solutions to IoT ecosystem
Automation in Construction 93 (2018) pp.35-46 ISSN: 0926-5805
Raugei M, Hutchinson A, Morrey D, Can electric vehicles significantly reduce our dependence on non-renewable energy? Scenarios of compact vehicles in the UK as a case in point
Journal of Cleaner Production 201 (2018) pp.1043-1051 ISSN: 0959-6526 eISSN: 1879-1786 Can electric vehicles significantly reduce our dependence on non-renewable energy? Scenarios of compact vehicles in the UK as a case in point Open Access version on RADAR
G. Budan, K. Hayatleh, D. Morrey, P. Ball, P. Shadbolt, An Analysis of Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communications for Non-Signalised Intersection Control under Mixed Driving Behaviour
Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing 95 (3) (2018) pp.415-422 ISSN: 0925-1030 eISSN: 1573-1979 An Analysis of Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communications for Non-Signalised Intersection Control under Mixed Driving Behaviour Open Access version on RADAR
Sciortino DD, Bonatesta F, Hopkins E, Yang C, Morrey D, A combined experimental and computational fluid dynamics investigation of particulate matter emissions from a wall-guided gasoline direct injection engine
Energies 10 (9) (2017) ISSN: 1996-1073 eISSN: 1996-1073 A combined experimental and computational fluid dynamics investigation of particulate matter emissions from a wall-guided gasoline direct injection engine Open Access version on RADAR
Raugei M, Morrey D, Hutchinson A, Winfield P, A coherent life cycle assessment of a range of lightweighting strategies for compact vehicles
Journal of Cleaner Production 108 Part A (2015) pp.1168-1176 ISSN: 0959-6526 eISSN: 1879-1786 A coherent life cycle assessment of a range of lightweighting strategies for compact vehicles Open Access version on RADAR
Raugei M, El Fakir O, Wang L, Lin J, Morrey D, Life cycle assessment of the potential environmental benefits of a novel hot forming process in automotive manufacturing
Journal of Cleaner Production 83 (2014) pp.80-86 ISSN: 0959-6526
Puri R, Morrey D, A comparison of one and two-sided Krylov-Arnoldi projection methods for fully coupled, damped structural-acoustic analysis
Journal of Computational Acoustics 21 (2) (2013) pp.-- ISSN: 0218-396X A comparison of one and two-sided Krylov-Arnoldi projection methods for fully coupled, damped structural-acoustic analysis Open Access version on RADAR
Hassaneen A, Samuel S, Morrey D, Soot Formation Model Applied to Spark Ignition Engine
SAE Technical Papers (2012) ISSN: 0148-7191
Puri R, Morrey D, An Arnoldi based projection formulation for fully coupled structural acoustic analysis
Acta Acustica united with Acustica 97 (3) (2011) pp.509-518 ISSN: 1610-1928 eISSN: 1861-9959
Samuel S, Hassaneen A, Morrey D, Particulate Matter Emissions and the Role of Catalytic Converter During Cold Start of GDI Engine
SAE Technical Papers (2010) ISSN: 0148-7191
Puri R, Morrey D, A Krylov'Arnoldi reduced order modelling framework for efficient, fully coupled, structural'acoustic optimization
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization 43 (4) (2010) pp.495-517 ISSN: 1615-147X
Samuel S, Morrey D, Whelan I, Hassaneen A, Combustion Characteristics and Cycle-By-Cycle Variation in a Turbocharged-Intercooled Gasoline Direct-Injected Engine
SAE Technical Papers (2010) ISSN: 0148-7191 eISSN: 2688-3627
Gonzalez-Oropeza R, Samuel S, Hassaneen A, Morrey D, Evaluation of Fuel Consumption and Exhaust Emission Levels from a EURO-IV Vehicle for Real-world Driving in Mexico City
SAE Technical Papers (2009) ISSN: 0148-7191 eISSN: 2688-3627
Gonzalez R, Hill B, Hassaneen A, Samuel S, Morrey D, Gasoline Engine Particulate Emission and Exhaust Gas Speciation
SAE Technical Papers (2009) ISSN: 0148-7191 eISSN: 2688-3627
Hassaneen A, Morrey D, Gonzalez-Oropeza R, Samuel S, Influence of Physical and Chemical Parameters on Characteristics of Nano-scale Particulate in Spark Ignition Engine
SAE Technical Papers (2009) ISSN: 0148-7191 eISSN: 2688-3627
Puri RS, Morrey D, Bell AJ, Durodola JF, Rudnyi EB, Korvink JG, Reduced order fully coupled structural--acoustic analysis via implicit moment matching
Applied Mathematical Modelling 33 (11) (2009) pp.4097-4119 ISSN: 0307-904X
Samuel S, Hassaneen A, Morrey D, Gonzalez-Oropeza R, The effect of gasoline additives on combustion generated nano-scale particulates
SAE Technical Papers (2009) ISSN: 0148-7191 eISSN: 2688-3627
Samuel S, Morrey D, Taylor D, Fowkes M, Parametric Study into the Effects of Factors Affecting Real-World Vehicle Exhaust Emission Levels
SAE Technical Papers (2007) ISSN: 0148-7191
AL Zudi F, Samuel S, Morrey D, Sehati S, Woolcock C, The Effect of Tailpipe Orientation on Carbon Monoxide Dispersion Patterns and Cyclist Exposure Levels
SAE Technical Papers (2006) ISSN: 0148-7191
Samuel S, Morrey D, Garner CP, Taylor DHC, Fowkes M, Austin L, Deriving On-road Spatial Vehicle Emission Profiles From Chassis Dynamometer Experiments
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering 220 (1) (2006) pp.77-87 ISSN: 0954-4070 eISSN: 2041-2991
Samuel S, Morrey D, Fowkes M, Taylor DHC, Austin L, Felstead T, Latham S, Real-world Fuel Economy and Emission Levels of a Typical Euro-iv Passenger Vehicle
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering 219 (2005) pp.833-842 ISSN: 0954-4070 eISSN: 2041-2991
Samuel S, Morrey D, Fowkes M, Taylor DHC, Garner CP, Austin L, Real-world Performance of Catalytic Converters
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering 219 (7) (2005) pp.881-888 ISSN: 0954-4070 eISSN: 2041-2991
Samuel S, Morrey D, Fowkes M, Taylor D, Numerical Investigation of Real-World Gasoline Car Drive-Cycle Fuel Economy and Emissions
SAE Technical Papers (2004) ISSN: 0148-7191
Austin L, Morrey D, Recent Advances in Antilock Braking Systems and Traction Control Systems
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering 214 (2000) pp.625-638 ISSN: 0954-4070 eISSN: 2041-2991
Balkwill JDG, Morrey D, Dynamic Analysis of Rotationally Flexible Cam Mechanisms
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science 213 (1999) pp.537-550 ISSN: 0954-4062 eISSN: 2041-2983
Peng C, Morrey D, Sanders P, The Measurement of Low Frequency Impedance Using An Impedance Tube
Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control 17 (1) (1998) pp.1-10 ISSN: 1461-3484 eISSN: 2048-4046
Whear FR, Morrey D, A Technique for Experimental Acoustic Modal Analysis
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science 210 (1996) pp.143-151 ISSN: 0954-4062 eISSN: 2041-2983
Morrey D, Mottershead JE, Modeling of Vibratory Bowl Feeders
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science 200 (1986) pp.431-437 ISSN: 0954-4062 eISSN: 2041-2983

Hutchinson AR, Morrey D, Guide to energy and publicly-accessible transport in rural areas ,
Oxford Brookes University (2015) ISBN: 978-1-873640-88/3

Hutchinson A, Winfield PH, Morrey D, Automotive Structures: Design for Disassembly and the Role of Adhesive Bonding
in Stone I, McKay B, Fan Z (ed.), Automotive Structures: Design for Disassembly and the Role of Adhesive Bonding, Trans Tech Publications Ltd (2013)

Raman S, Morrey D, Golding-Graham J, Evaluation of cycling policies and strategies and the subsequent validations of these measures through analysis of traffic and environmental factors
(2017)
Chiappetta E, Morrey D, Non-standard spur gear tooth profiles for improved epicyclic gear system performance in low speed applications
(2017) ISSN: 0083-5560 ISBN: 9783180922942
Chiappetta E, Morrey D, High Pressure Angle Spur Gears for Epicyclic Gear Trains
(2016) High Pressure Angle Spur Gears for Epicyclic Gear Trains Open Access version on RADAR
Puri RS, Morrey D, Rudnyi EB, Efficient Simulation for Strongly Coupled Noise-vibration-harshness (nvh)
2031 (2009) pp.303-315
Puri R, Morrey D, Durodola J, Morgans R, Howard C, A comparison of structural-acoustic coupled reduced order models (ROMS): Modal coupling and implicit moment matching via Arnoldi
International Congress on Sound and Vibration (14th: 2007: Cairns, Australia) (2007) pp.4318-4325 ISBN: 978-1-62748-000-0
Puri RS, Morrey D, Bell A, Durodola JF, Rudnyi EB, Korvink JG, Two-way Coupled Structural Acoustic Optimization Via Model Order Reduction (mor)
(2007) pp.4409-4424
Puri RS, Morrey D, Bell A, Durodola JF, Rudnyi EB, Korvink JG, Compact structural-acoustic coupled models via model order reduction (MOR)
The Thirteenth International Congress on Sound and Vibration, Vienna, Austria (2006) ISBN: 3950155457
Samuel S, Austin L, Morrey D, A Strategy for the Operation of a Vehicle in the Optimum Emission Zone
(2002) pp.94-97 ISSN: 0537-9989 ISBN: 0-85296-743-8
Aruleswaran A, Balkwill J, Morrey D, Dynamic Behaviour of a Structure Featuring Adhesive Bonded Joint
4359 (2001) pp.238-244
Morrey D, Whear FR, Experimental Acoustic Modal Analysis - a Review
(1997) pp.2777-2780
Peng C, Morrey D, Woolley P, The Use of An Impedance Tube for Measuring Acoustic Impedance at Low Frequencies
(1997) pp.2649-2652

Samuel S, Austin L, Morrey D, review of Automotive Test Drive Cycles for Emission Measurement and Real-world Emission Levels - a Review
216 (2002) pp.555-564

Lukow K, Henshall P, Collier G, Morrey D, Pressure Informed Equivalent Circuit Models for Low Impedance Pouch Cells ,
(2023)
Ozerem O, Morrey D, A Brush-based Thermo-physical Tyre Model and its Effectiveness in Handling Simulation of a Formula SAE Vehicle,
(2017)