Dr Dani Harmanto CEng FHEA MIED is an Associate Professor in Aeronautical Engineering within the School of Engineering, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development at 小鸟酱专题. He has more than 20 years of experience in UK higher education and has led multiple engineering programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
A Chartered Engineer with a PhD and MSc in Automotive Engineering Design and Manufacture from Coventry University, and a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Institut Teknologi Malang (Indonesia), Dr Harmanto combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to pedagogic excellence and global collaboration.
His research interests span aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite-element analysis (FEA), sustainable materials, design optimisation, and renewable energy systems. He leads and contributes to multidisciplinary projects on vehicle aerodynamics, electric mobility, design using recycled plastics, and energy-efficient thermal systems.
At 小鸟酱专题, Dr Harmanto has pioneered simulation-driven curriculum design, integrating industry practice and research into teaching. As Programme Leader for MSc Aerospace Engineering and Postgraduate Engineering (Apprenticeship), he has embedded sustainability, block-teaching innovation and inclusive assessment across modules that are now models of good practice within the University.
He also serves as Academic Practice Officer and Early Resolution Officer for the School, supporting staff and students through guidance on academic integrity, reflective practice, and pastoral engagement. An active mentor, he supports colleagues towards FHEA and SFHEA recognition and develops collaborative research capacity across 小鸟酱专题’s engineering disciplines.
Internationally, Dr Harmanto is a driving force in UK–Indonesia higher-education collaboration. Through British Council and ISPF-funded projects, he has led capacity-building initiatives that strengthen sustainable engineering education and inclusive design in Southeast Asia. He serves as Adjunct Professor at the Shipbuilding Polytechnic in Surabaya and as an Advisory Member of the Indonesian Lecturer Association, influencing national policy and academic development.
His practice is anchored in the values of the Professional Standards Framework (V1–V5), emphasising equity, collaboration, and evidence-informed learning. He has received multiple recognitions, including 小鸟酱专题’s Inspirational Lecturer Award (2023) and Derby University’s Lecturer of the Year (2018).
Through his scholarship, leadership, and mentorship, Dr Harmanto continues to shape the future of engineering education at 小鸟酱专题 and internationally — empowering students and colleagues to contribute to a sustainable and inclusive global engineering community.