Dr Matt Bonney

Lecturer in Space Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

m.s.bonney@swansea.ac.uk

Office - 326
Third Floor
Engineering North
Bay Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

Research Links

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1499-0848

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About

Dr Bonney is a lecturer focusing on multi-physics joint modelling and multi-disciplinary development of digital twins. He has a wide expertise that spans multiple countries including France, USA, and the UK. This has allowed him to build a wide network of collaborators on a wide variety of topics that include: digital twins, nonlinear structural dynamics, mechanical joint modelling, seismic reliability (nuclear and civil), and uncertainty quantification for space vehicles.

Areas Of Expertise

Digital Twins
Structural Dynamics
Nonlinear Dynamics
Multi-Physics Modelling
Uncertainty Quantification
Systems Engineering

Career Highlights

Research

My research focuses on digital twins, nonlinear structural dynamics, mechanical joint modelling, seismic reliability (nuclear and civil), and uncertainty quantification for space vehicles. Currently, my major focus is digital twin security/trust and thermo-mechanical coupling in assembled structures.

Publications

Research Highlights

Bonney, M., Bonney, M., Angelis, M., Borgo, M., Andrade, L., Beregi, S., Jamia, N., & Wagg, D. (2022). Development of a digital twin operational platform using Python Flask. Data-Centric Engineering, 3
https://doi.org/10.1017/dce.2022.1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60730
Bonney, M., Evans, R., Rouse, J., Jones, A., Kerfriden, P., & Hamadi, M. (2021). Goal oriented error estimation in multi-scale shell element finite element problems. Advanced Modeling and Simulation in Engineering Sciences, 8(1)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40323-021-00189-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65025
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40323-021-00189-2
Jamia, N., Bonney, M., Jalali, H., Friswell, M., Haddad Khodaparast, H., & Mills, R. (2023). Experimental Investigation on Frictional Interfaces of a Bolted Flange System. In Nonlinear Structures and Systems (pp. 185-188). Springer Nature Switzerland.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36999-5_23, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65026
Bonney, M., Angelis, M., Borgo, M., & Wagg, D. (2023). Contextualisation of information in digital twin processes. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 184, 109657
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109657, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65027
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109657
Wang, R. & Bonney, M. (2012). Novel Data Acquisition Utilising a Flask Python Digital Twin Operational Platform. In Special Topics in Structural Dynamics and Experimental Techniques (pp. 7-13). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05405-1_2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65029
Bonney, M., Vizzaccaro, A., & Wagg, D. (2023). Preface to special issue on ‘Digital twin applications’. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 186, 109882
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109882, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65030
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109882
Bonney, M. & Wagg, D. (2022). Temperature Variation Modelling of an Assembled Three-Storey Structure. In Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series (pp. 23-31). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05449-5_3, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65031
Bonney, M. & Wagg, D. (2021). Historical Perspective of the Development of Digital Twins. In Special Topics in Structural Dynamics and Experimental Techniques (pp. 15-20). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75914-8_2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65032
Bonney, M., Gardner, P., Wagg, D., & Mills, R. (2021). Case study of connectivity of digital twins and experimental systems. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (COMPDYN 2015)Institute of Structural Analysis and Antiseismic Research National Technical University of Athens.
https://doi.org/10.7712/120121.8569.19285, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65033
Bonney, M., Angelis, M., Wagg, D., & Borgo, M. (2021). Digital Twin Operational Platform for Connectivity and Accessibility using Flask Python. In 2021 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems Companion (MODELS-C)IEEE.
https://doi.org/10.1109/models-c53483.2021.00042, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65034
Bonney, M., Evans, R., Rouse, J., Jones, A., & Hamadi, M. (2020). Bayesian Reconstruction of Goal Orientated Error Fields in Large Aerospace Finite Element Models. In AerospaceEurope Conference 2020 (AEC2020)
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65035
Bonney, M. & Zabiégo, M. (2020). Dynamic modeling of reactivity control systems for scram reliability assessment in fast reactors under seismic conditions. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 361, 110546
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2020.110546, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65036
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2020.110546
Bonney, M. & Zabiégo, M. (2020). Implementation and Comparison of Contact Models Within PIRAT for Nuclear Reactivity Control Systems. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 142(5)
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046955, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65037
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4046955
Bonney, M. & Zabiégo, M. (2019). PIRAT - An Analytical Tool for Insertion Reliability Assessment of Reactivity Control Systems - Progress and Applications to Sodium Fast Reactors. In ICAPP 2019 – International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65038
Bonney, M. & Brake, M. (2017). A Practical Application of a Maximum Entropy, Non-parametric Approach to Account for Epistemic Uncertainty Using Random Matrices. The Mechanics of Jointed Structures (pp. 605-626). Springer International Publishing
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56818-8_34, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65039
Bonney, M. & Kammer, D. (2017). Parameterization of Large Variability Using the Hyper-Dual Meta-model. In Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification (pp. 189-208). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54858-6_20, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65040
Robertson, B., Bonney, M., Gastaldi, C., & Brake, M. (2015). Quantifying Epistemic and Aleatoric Uncertainty in the Ampair 600 Wind Turbine. In Dynamics of Coupled Structures (pp. 125-138). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15209-7_12, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65041
Bonney, M. & Zabiego, M. (2018). Validation of pirat, a novel tool for beam-like structures subject to seismic induced misalignment of guiding sleeves. In ISMA2018 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65042
Romero, V., Bonney, M., Schroeder, B., Winokur, J., Dempsey, J., Orient, G., Breivik, N., Antoun, B., & Lewis, J. (2017). Evaluation of Uncertainty Treatments for Sparse Samples of Random Variables and Functions.. In Proposed for presentation at the 2017 ASME Verification and Validation Symposium held May 3-5, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65043
Bonney, M. (2017). Uncertainty Quantification in Dynamical System Design Using Reduced Order Models
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65045
Bonney, M., Kammer, D., & Brake, M. (2016). Determining Model Form Uncertainty of Reduced Order Models. In Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification (pp. 51-57). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29754-5_5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65046
Bonney, M., Robertson, B., Mignolet, M., Schempp, F., & Brake, M. (2016). Experimental Determination of Frictional Interface Models. In Dynamics of Coupled Structures (pp. 473-490). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29763-7_47, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65047
Kammer, D. & Bonney, M. (2015). Improved Estimation of Frequency Response Covariance. In Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification (pp. 311-320). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15224-0_33, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65050
Bonney, M., Gastaldi, C., Robertson, B., & Brake, M. (2014). Decoupling Aleatoric and Epistemic Uncertainty.. In ASME 2014 IDETC
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65052
https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1497805
Bonney, M. & Brake, M. (2014). Utilizing Soize's Approach to Identify Parameter and Model Uncertainties
https://doi.org/10.2172/1322274, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65053

All Research

Journal Articles

Bonney, M., Vizzaccaro, A., & Wagg, D. (2023). Preface to special issue on ‘Digital twin applications’. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 186, 109882
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109882, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65030
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109882
Bonney, M., Angelis, M., Borgo, M., & Wagg, D. (2023). Contextualisation of information in digital twin processes. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 184, 109657
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109657, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65027
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109657
Bonney, M., Bonney, M., Angelis, M., Borgo, M., Andrade, L., Beregi, S., Jamia, N., & Wagg, D. (2022). Development of a digital twin operational platform using Python Flask. Data-Centric Engineering, 3
https://doi.org/10.1017/dce.2022.1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60730
Bonney, M., Evans, R., Rouse, J., Jones, A., Kerfriden, P., & Hamadi, M. (2021). Goal oriented error estimation in multi-scale shell element finite element problems. Advanced Modeling and Simulation in Engineering Sciences, 8(1)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40323-021-00189-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65025
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40323-021-00189-2
Bonney, M. & Zabiégo, M. (2020). Implementation and Comparison of Contact Models Within PIRAT for Nuclear Reactivity Control Systems. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 142(5)
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046955, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65037
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4046955
Bonney, M. & Zabiégo, M. (2020). Dynamic modeling of reactivity control systems for scram reliability assessment in fast reactors under seismic conditions. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 361, 110546
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2020.110546, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65036
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2020.110546

Book Chapters

Bonney, M. & Brake, M. (2017). A Practical Application of a Maximum Entropy, Non-parametric Approach to Account for Epistemic Uncertainty Using Random Matrices. The Mechanics of Jointed Structures (pp. 605-626). Springer International Publishing
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56818-8_34, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65039

Conference Contributions

Jamia, N., Bonney, M., Jalali, H., Friswell, M., Haddad Khodaparast, H., & Mills, R. (2023). Experimental Investigation on Frictional Interfaces of a Bolted Flange System. In Nonlinear Structures and Systems (pp. 185-188). Springer Nature Switzerland.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36999-5_23, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65026
Bonney, M. & Wagg, D. (2022). Temperature Variation Modelling of an Assembled Three-Storey Structure. In Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series (pp. 23-31). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05449-5_3, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65031
Bonney, M., Angelis, M., Wagg, D., & Borgo, M. (2021). Digital Twin Operational Platform for Connectivity and Accessibility using Flask Python. In 2021 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems Companion (MODELS-C)IEEE.
https://doi.org/10.1109/models-c53483.2021.00042, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65034
Bonney, M., Gardner, P., Wagg, D., & Mills, R. (2021). Case study of connectivity of digital twins and experimental systems. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (COMPDYN 2015)Institute of Structural Analysis and Antiseismic Research National Technical University of Athens.
https://doi.org/10.7712/120121.8569.19285, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65033
Bonney, M. & Wagg, D. (2021). Historical Perspective of the Development of Digital Twins. In Special Topics in Structural Dynamics and Experimental Techniques (pp. 15-20). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75914-8_2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65032
Bonney, M., Evans, R., Rouse, J., Jones, A., & Hamadi, M. (2020). Bayesian Reconstruction of Goal Orientated Error Fields in Large Aerospace Finite Element Models. In AerospaceEurope Conference 2020 (AEC2020)
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65035
Bonney, M. & Zabiégo, M. (2019). PIRAT - An Analytical Tool for Insertion Reliability Assessment of Reactivity Control Systems - Progress and Applications to Sodium Fast Reactors. In ICAPP 2019 – International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65038
Bonney, M. & Zabiego, M. (2018). Validation of pirat, a novel tool for beam-like structures subject to seismic induced misalignment of guiding sleeves. In ISMA2018 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65042
Bonney, M. & Kammer, D. (2017). Parameterization of Large Variability Using the Hyper-Dual Meta-model. In Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification (pp. 189-208). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54858-6_20, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65040
Romero, V., Bonney, M., Schroeder, B., Winokur, J., Dempsey, J., Orient, G., Breivik, N., Antoun, B., & Lewis, J. (2017). Evaluation of Uncertainty Treatments for Sparse Samples of Random Variables and Functions.. In Proposed for presentation at the 2017 ASME Verification and Validation Symposium held May 3-5, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65043
Bonney, M., Kammer, D., & Brake, M. (2016). Determining Model Form Uncertainty of Reduced Order Models. In Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification (pp. 51-57). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29754-5_5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65046
Bonney, M., Robertson, B., Mignolet, M., Schempp, F., & Brake, M. (2016). Experimental Determination of Frictional Interface Models. In Dynamics of Coupled Structures (pp. 473-490). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29763-7_47, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65047
Robertson, B., Bonney, M., Gastaldi, C., & Brake, M. (2015). Quantifying Epistemic and Aleatoric Uncertainty in the Ampair 600 Wind Turbine. In Dynamics of Coupled Structures (pp. 125-138). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15209-7_12, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65041
Kammer, D. & Bonney, M. (2015). Improved Estimation of Frequency Response Covariance. In Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification (pp. 311-320). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15224-0_33, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65050
Bonney, M., Gastaldi, C., Robertson, B., & Brake, M. (2014). Decoupling Aleatoric and Epistemic Uncertainty.. In ASME 2014 IDETC
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65052
https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1497805
Wang, R. & Bonney, M. (2012). Novel Data Acquisition Utilising a Flask Python Digital Twin Operational Platform. In Special Topics in Structural Dynamics and Experimental Techniques (pp. 7-13). Springer International Publishing.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05405-1_2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65029

Other Research Outputs

Bonney, M. (2017). Uncertainty Quantification in Dynamical System Design Using Reduced Order Models
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65045
Bonney, M. & Brake, M. (2014). Utilizing Soize's Approach to Identify Parameter and Model Uncertainties
https://doi.org/10.2172/1322274, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65053

Supervision

Untitled (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Hamed Haddad Khodaparast

Taught Modules

EG-M334 Advanced Space Systems

This module aims to develop students understanding of how the Space Environment is utilised, both for business and exploration. It is designed to extend knowledge of space system design and life cycle, the near Earth environment, as well as to introduce human spaceflight and exploration. The content includes: · Life cycle modelling. · Space system design philosophy. · Space regulation frameworks and organisations · Orientation Tracking · Satellite design life cycle · Advanced Orbits · Scientific and novel commercial missions · Manned Spaceflight
EGA220 Aerospace Systems

The module introduces systems to aerospace engineering students, and covers aspects of systems engineering, systems management, aircraft fluid systems, aircraft electrical and electronics systems, aircraft flight control systems, sustainability, cyber-physical security, maintenance and reliability of systems.
EGTX22 Aerospace Systems for Texas Exchange Students (replaces EGA220)

The modules introduces systems to aerospace engineering students, and covers aspects of systems engineering, aircraft fluid systems, aircraft electrical and electronics systems, management maintenance, reliability and sustainability of systems.