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Panel 15 – LTH | product development
• Ph.D.Researcher Ratio Poor (1)
The division is not producing enough Ph.D.’s. On average there is
just one Ph.D completion each year. There seems to be some kind of a
unexplainable disconnect with this poor ratio since the division seems
to be well suited for research and already has a very good publication
record.
6.3.3 Relevance Good (3)
There seem to be no spin off companies, and only 3 new contracts with
companies in the period 2003-2007. Understandably most of the research
is basic science, but the diversity of expertise and knowledge in the
division, and the industrial need for modelling, mandates enhanced industrial
activity. Three text books were published in period 2003–2007.
In particular the textbook “Mechanics of Constitutive Modelling” is
excellent. One staff member assisted with a Government inquiry.
6.3.4 Vitality Very good (4)
This is a very active division with good networking both locally and
internationally. There will always be demand for its expertise in constitutive
modelling. The number of invitations to lecture at international
conferences, the invitations to chair sessions, the election of two members
to the Academy are all signs of vitality. It is clear that the senior people
are planning the future of the division by asking for the appointment of
high quality replacements. The present leadership have shown initiative in
research and collaboration.
6.4 Collaboration Very good (4)
During 2003–2007there were 2 visiting researchers to Lund for at least three
months, 3 researchers from Lund for at least three months, one visiting
professor for an extended period. In the area of publications during that
time, there were collaborations with eleven institutes worldwide- in USA,
Israel, Germany and India. This is excellent. It is greatly to be regretted that
the sabbatical leave system has been discontinued because such a system
has the effect of enhancing international collaboration and cooperation.
6.5 Research Activity and Teaching Very good (4)
There is a broad range of teaching activities which are informed by
research by staff members. Three text books have been published. The
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