Background

Graduated in Mathematics (BSc) and PhD in Engineering Science from Liverpool University.  Scientific Officer, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority 1972-1974.  Joined Southampton University as Research Fellow and then Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR). Joined Loughborough University as Professor of Optical Engineering in 1990. Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering 1992-1997.  Dean of Engineering from 1997 to 2001, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) 2001 to 2006.  Visiting Professor, ISVR Southampton University.

Professional Affiliations

Fellow of the Institute of Physics
Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers

Honours and Distinctions

Awarded National Physical Laboratory Prize for Metrology (1992)
Elected Fellow Royal Academy of Engineering (1996)
Elected Fellow of the International Society for Optical Engineering (1997)
Elected Senior Member Laser Institute of America (1997)

External Activities

Chairman of the RAE Panel 2008 Unit of Assessment 28 Mech/Aero/Man
Editorial Board Member for Optics and Lasers in Engineering, Journal of Laser Applications, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology
Associate Editor, Inst. of Mech. Eng. Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

Broad Interests and Expertise

Laser technology applications in fluid and solid mechanics
Optical diagnostics for industrial applications

Research Interests and Activities

Laser technology applications in fluid and solid mechanics
Optical diagnostics for industrial applications
Laser Vibrometry, Optical Diagnostics in Fluid and Solid Mechanics,
Particle image velocimetry, Fourier Optics

Publications

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School Research Groups

Applied Aerodynamics
Optical Engineering
Structures, Dynamics and Materials