FUSE CDT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Doctoral Training Hub Coordinator
Chris is a Doctoral Training Hub Coordinator based at the University of Glasgow's College of Science & Engineering and is involved in the day-to-day administrative management of FUSE CDT.
He has worked for the University of Glasgow for over a decade, primarily in roles around marketing & communications, strategy, project management and student employability. He also has experience in the broader public sector including NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Glasgow City Council.
Charles MacLeod is a Chancellor's Fellow and Lecturer in the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering in the University of Strathclyde. His research is primarily associated with the inspection and manufacturing enhancement of high value assets and components. Charles leads a completely new interdisciplinary research area of in-process fusion welding and metal additive inspection. The in-process inspection team researches novel ultrasonic sensors, in-process imaging, and robotic deployment for inspection directly at the point of manufacture, producing superior, globally-efficient fabrications
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- Co - Leader of External Engagement
- Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electronic & Electrical
Gordon Dobie is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. His primary research interests include ultrasonics, NDE, automation, robotics, signal processing, computer vision, and embedded systems.
Job Titles:
- Lecturer in the James Watt School of Engineering at the University
Hadi Heidari is a Lecturer in the James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow, leading the Microelectronics Laboratory with research interests including medical electronics, magnetic sensors and neurotechnology devices.
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- Fellow in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde
Helen Mulvana is a Chancellor's Fellow in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. Her research focus is the development of advanced diagnostic tools for the earlier diagnosis and targeted treatment of cancer. Working closely with clinicians to better understand clinical needs and with engineers and life scientists to develop solutions to these challenges, Helen also has expertise in non-linear acoustics, contrast imaging, microbubbles, medical device design and fabrication, therapeutic ultrasound and elastography.
Dr Julien Reboud (he/him) More information Research Interests: Primary expertise in biosensing and microfluidics for medical diagnostics and therapy Acoustofluidics based on surface acoustic waves, including integration of bioassay functions and particle patterning Liquid nebulisation for drug delivery, spray-coating, mass spectrometry and the food industry Nonlinear ultrasonic sensing and measurement for NDT of soft materials Julien Reboud is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Glasgow. His current research is focused on integrating engineering and biology for the benefits of healthcare and industry. Julien's activities can be divided into two main areas; Acoustofluidics for manipulation of samples and Synthetic Biology
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- Fellow in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Strathclyde
Katherine Tant is a Chancellor's Fellow in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Strathclyde. She is interested in applied inverse problems and imaging. She studies and develops models of ultrasonic wave propagation and scattering in heterogeneous media to create new and advanced algorithms for material property mapping, defect characterisation and imaging. Her work to date has primarily been applied to ultrasonic NDT problems but can be generalised and adapted across a broad range of application areas.
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- Lecturer in the James Watt School of Engineering at the University
Kevin Worrall is a Lecturer in the James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow. He has a background in mechatronic systems for space and other harsh environments. Primarily interested in improving autonomous systems to increase their support of humans working in delicate, sensitive and extreme environments.
Kwok-ho (Koko) Lam is a Reader (Ultrasonics) in the James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on materials for energy conversion (piezoelectrics, thermoelectrics, photocatalysis, etc.) and storage (e.g., electrode materials for rechargeable batteries, dielectrics), ultrasound transducer technology for biomedical and non-destructive evaluation applications, and sensor and actuator technology for condition monitoring and energy harvesting.
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- Senior Lecturer, Royal Academy of Engineering Research
Martin Lavery is a Senior Lecturer, Royal Academy of Engineering research Fellow and leader of the Structured Photonics Research Group at the University of Glasgow. He is focused on applying novel physical phenomena to industry inspired engineering challenges, including the development of state-of-the-art Space Division Multiplexed communication systems, novel studies into the propagation dynamics of structured light in turbulent environments, ultra-wide field of view solar collection optics, and bespoke acoustic wavefront shapers.
Job Titles:
- Leader of Researcher Development
- Reader in the James Watt School of Engineering at the University
Patrick Harkness is a Reader in the James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow. His main research interests are in access and exploration technology for hazardous or difficult environments. These environments tend to be found on planetary surfaces and in outer space.
Job Titles:
- Leader of Curriculum & Cohort Recruitment
- Lecturer at the University of Glasgow
Paul Prentice is a Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, and group leader of the Cavitation Research Laboratory (CavLab) at C-MIU. Paul's research seeks to characterise, refine and optimise acoustic cavitation for medical and industrial applications. CavLab infrastructure is based on state-of-the-art ultra-high-speed cameras and a range of acoustic detectors, including bespoke devices. Paul leads recruitment to the FUSE CDT.
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- Co - Leader of Researcher Development
- Lecturer in Electronic and Electrical
Richard O'Leary is a Lecturer in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. His research is primarily focussed on ultrasonic transduction - primarily the application of novel polymer materials and synthesis methods to the creation of new types of transducers. The main goals are improving sensitivity, so that we can probe deeper into the material or interest, and enhancing resolution, allowing us to see the echoes from small targets especially when they are close together.
Job Titles:
- Co - Leader of Curriculum & Cohort Recruitment
- Reader in the James Watt School of Engineering, University
Steven Neale is a Reader in the James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow. His research interests are in the use of electrical engineering techniques to create new tools for use in manufacturing and life sciences research, such as using micromanipulation techniques to place forces on biological samples in order to study their responses, including optical tweezers, dielectrophoresis (DEP), and the recently developed Optoelectronic Tweezers, which allows the DEP force to be light patterned. Forces are placed on samples including blood borne parasites, red blood cells, cells from in vitro cell lines such as HeLa cells and structured inorganic micro and nanoparticles
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- Chancellor 's Fellow
- Co - Leader of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr Theodosia Stratoudaki (she/her) / Co-Leader Of Equality, Diversity And Inclusion More information Research Interests: Remote ultrasonic sensing/imaging using Optical methods Non-destructive testing Chemical sensing In-line manufacturing process monitoring in Extreme environments Optically excited sensors Laser induced ultrasonic phased arrays Laser ultrasonics in advanced materials Theodosia Stratoudaki is a Lecturer and a Strathclyde Chancellor's Fellow in the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. Her main research is focused on sensing and imaging using light. She is currently adapting a data collection method (Full Matrix Capture) developed for ultrasonic phased arrays to laser-based ultrasound.
Dr Yashar Javadi is a Strathclyde Chancellor's Fellow (Lecturer as part of Strathclyde Global Talent Programme) at the University of Strathclyde. His multidisciplinary works have been reflected in his appointment which is a joint appointment between the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (EEE) and the Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management (DMEM). In a career spanning over 15 years in the field of engineering (particular focus on welding, non- destructive evaluation, additive manufacturing and robotics), he has worked as a lecturer and postdoctoral research associate (at The University of Manchester and the University of Strathclyde) in the academia and also a manager of the welding/NDT department and welding engineer in the industry.
Job Titles:
- Co - Leader of External Engagement
- Lecturer at the University of Glasgow
Andrew Feeney is a Lecturer at the University of Glasgow. His principal research is focused on the integration of smart materials, particularly those exhibiting shape memory, into ultrasonic devices and electro-mechanical systems for a range of industrial and medical applications. Andrew also has expertise in high frequency flexural ultrasonic transducers for measurement in fluids at elevated pressures and temperatures.
Bo Liu received the B.Eng. degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 2008, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Leuven, Belgium, in 2012. He was a Humboldt Research Fellow and was working with the Technical University of Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany. He is currently a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) with the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K. His research interests lie in artificial intelligence-driven design methodologies of analog/RF integrated circuits, microwave devices, MEMS, evolutionary computation, and machine learning. Some of his proposed AI-driven electronic design algorithms rank first in industry testing and comparisons, which have been embedded into MATLAB. He has authored or co-authored one monograph and more than 60 articles in renowned international journals, edited books, and conference proceedings. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE.
Job Titles:
- Lecturer in James Watt School of Engineering, University
Chong Li is a Lecturer in James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow. He is leading the Microwave and Terahertz Electronics (MaTE) group. His research interests related to ultrasonics include hybrid ultrasonic/RF transducer modules, energy conversions, harvesting and propagations for underwater/harsh environments/medical applications.
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- Lecturer at the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering
Ehsan Mohseni is a Lecturer at the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering (CUE), at the University of Strathclyde. He has been co-developing agile and flexible automated acoustic and electromagnetic-based robotic NDE solutions for welding, joining, and additive manufacturing. He currently supports the Royal Academy of Engineering and Spirit AeroSystems Research Chair, Professor Gareth Pierce, in his endeavors of delivering automated NDE solutions for the inspection of composites and additive manufactured products in the aerospace sector. His current research is aligned with the NDE 4.0 vision and objectives to identify and tackle future NDE technology barriers in Industry 4.0. His research interest encompasses different NDE domains where electromagnetic and acoustic wave propagation principles play key roles in various automated inspection scenarios.
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- Lecturer in Robotics at the Centre
Randika Vithanage is a Lecturer in Robotics at the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering (CUE), University of Strathclyde. He is a registered Chartered Engineer at Engineering Council UK with significant experience in the manufacturing sector. His current research interests are centred around sensor driven robotics, automated technologies, and advanced ultrasound sensors for high value manufacturing applications.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
Kirsten joined FUSE CDT in September 2020 as Business Development Manager, having returned home to Scotland after living in Nova Scotia for the previous 4 years. She has worked in a variety of organisations from Government to Industry over her 25-year career. Although each of her roles have been different, there have always been significant Business Development activities in each ranging from her first position working with Scottish Enterprise's International Trade Department through to Account Management and BD roles with tourism related businesses. In 2014 Kirsten joined the Oil & Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) first as Project Coordinator then latterly as Project Manager. She found herself heading to Nova Scotia, Canada with her family in 2016 where she set-up her own BD consultancy as mechanism to network and find project work ultimately taking on a longer-term contract as the Program Coordinator for the Transatlantic Ocean System Science & Technology (TOSST) Grad Research School based at Dalhousie University.
Job Titles:
- Professor in Electronic and Electrical
Gareth Pierce is a Professor in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. His central research interest is in robotic and automated technologies for Non-Destructive Testing & Evaluation (NDT&E). The automation of NDT is increasingly utilised in manufacturing, this includes ultrasonic, visual and electromagnetic testing. Modern additive manufacturing techniques in particular bring new challenges to both the measurement sensors employed, and real time deployment and feedback into manufacturing processes.
Job Titles:
- Co - Director
- Professor in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde
James Windmill is a Professor in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. His cross-disciplinary research aims to translate the findings from fundamental research in biological sensory systems into novel artificial sensor and transducer systems, primarily relating to acoustics and ultrasonics. These can be implemented across industrial sectors, for example through non-destructive evaluation with a focus on remanufacturing, or microphones for hearing aids.
Job Titles:
- Deputy Director & Leader of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Professor of Ultrasonics in the James Watt School of Engineering
Margaret Lucas is Professor of Ultrasonics in the James Watt School of Engineering and Director of the Centre for Medical & Industrial Ultrasonics at the University of Glasgow. She currently leads a UK programme of research in ultrasonic surgical devices in partnership with 5 universities and 13 NHS and industry partners. Her research currently focuses on three key integrating activities: characterising the linear and nonlinear vibration behaviours of ultrasonic devices; understanding the interaction between the ultrasonic device and the medium it interacts with; and design and evaluation of innovative ultrasonic devices.
Job Titles:
- Co - Director
- Deputy Head of the James Watt School of Engineering
Sandy Cochran is Deputy Head of the James Watt School of Engineering and Professor of Ultrasound Materials and Systems at the University of Glasgow.
His research focuses on materials and systems to apply ultrasound principally in medicine and life sciences. Sandy's lab is the only one in the UK dedicated to medical ultrasound materials and systems, and one of only a handful like it in the world.
Job Titles:
- Deputy Director
- Director of the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering
Tony Gachagan is Director of the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering (CUE) and Professor of Ultrasonics at the University of Strathclyde. Tony's research encompasses ultrasonic transducers and arrays, non-contact ultrasonic sensor systems, array imaging processing, high power ultrasound systems, acoustic emission, and robotics and automation.
I am the administrator for FUSE CDT based at University of Strathclyde. I also carry out similar duties for the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering. I will be supporting researchers throughout their studies with a range of administrative tasks. I monitor the fuse-cdt@glasgow.ac.uk inbox and can offer advice on future and current student enquiries.
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- Reader in Composites and Additive
Shan Kumar is a Reader in Composites and Additive Manufacturing in the James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow. In his group, multi-disciplinary research is undertaken in order to understand the mechanical and functional response of additive manufacturing-enabled materials and composites at various spatial and temporal scales through an integrated modelling and experimental approach.
Stuart is the Doctoral Training Hub Administrator based at the University of Glasgow's College of Science & Engineering. He works in administration for FUSE alongside other Centres for Doctoral Training, and monitors the fuse-cdt@glasgow.ac.uk inbox. He also has experience in student contact services.