Dr Javier Munguia

Supervisor Details

Contact Details

School of Engineering, University of Warwick

Scientific Background

Research Interests

Dr Munguia has over a decade of experience working with Additive Manufacturing /3D Printing technologies, CAD/CAM Design, Industrial and manufacturing engineering. His research encompasses:

3D CAD/CAE design, analysis and design optimization: parametric/generative design, topology optimization
Medical devices design & manufacture
Materials characterization, fatigue/long cycle materials tests
Machinery / test-bench design / purpose built 3D printing systems
Design for Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
Design theory and methodologies (QFD, Kansei, Axiomatic Design, Robust Design)

Scientific Inspiration

The industrialists from the 19^th century who had holistic engineering self-training and took big risks to go for large life-changing inventions (Lord Armstrong, James Watt, Stephenson) creating impacts that lasted until our days.

Research Groups

Nithyanandam Lab

Supervision Style

In three words or phrases: student-centred, spontaneous and promoting student independence and taking ownership of their project.

Provision of Training

Technical training on using equipment and kit is usually undertaken by myself, or I’ll personally direct you and make the request to the appropriate technical team.
I usually encourage you to take optional training courses offered by the School on a constant basis (data analysis, statistical software, etc.).

Progression Monitoring and Management

We like to be kept up to date, and will expect to see evidence of method development/data generation results on a monthly basis.
We will discuss your progression on a monthly basis. If these progression criteria are not met we will always discuss a plan of action together.
I have high expectations and will push you to your full potential.
I am here for advice and guidance to help you reach the goals we agree.

Communication

We’ll usually have a fortnightly supervision meeting to discuss all aspects of the project while taking the time to go through career planning, personal development and future planning.
I’m usually open to have informal catch-ups in the meantime.
For quick messages that require action on a short notice I encourage you to find me on Teams in case meeting in CAMPUS is not an option.

PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me:

In a group meeting

At least once per fortnight

In year 1 of PhD study

At least once per fortnight

In year 2 of PhD study

At least once per month

In year 3 of PhD study

At least once per month

These meetings will be face to face. I am usually contactable for an instant response 3 or 4 days per week.

Work Patterns

The timing of work in my lab is completely flexible, and (other than attending pre-arranged meetings), I expect students to manage their own time.

Notice Period for Feedback

I need at least 1 week’s notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.

MIBTP Project Details

Dr Munguia is supervising no projects this year.