K. H. (Koko) LAM Research group

Saeed Ramezani Talabari

P.HD. student, JOINTLY SUPERVISED BY Dr. Randika Vithanage AT THE University of Strathclyde

E-mail: 2943917r@student.gla.ac.uk

Research directions: Automation and non-destructive evaluation

Saeed received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 2015, followed by achieving an M.Sc. in Digital Electronic Systems at the University of Guilan, Iran, focusing on developing a Non-Destructive Evaluation system using the Deep Learning method to detect subsurface defects through which he gained extensive knowledge of industrial NDE methods and machine learning techniques. Post-graduation in 2019, he worked as an electrical and automation engineer, building a strong foundation in Automation. Currently, Saeed is collaborating with Spirit AeroSystems to advance the development of an automated ultrasonic inspection system for aerospace components with complex geometries, leveraging robotics and artificial intelligence to enhance the precision and efficiency of inspections of critical aerospace parts.

Yankang WANG

Ph.D. Student

E-mail: 3004955w@student.gla.ac.uk

Research direction: Rechargeable batteries monitoring using ultrasonic technology

Yankang WANG received his B.Chem. degree in Dalian University of Technology in 2024. During his undergraduate study, his research focused on renewable energy and new energy storage such as lithium-sulfur batteries. His current research interest is health monitoring of rechargeable batteries using ultrasound technology.

Elmergue Germano

Ph.D. Student, JOINTLY SUPERVISED BY PROF. Tony gachagan AT THE University of Strathclyde

E-mail: elmergue.germano@strath.ac.uk

Research direction: Ultrasound algorithms for non-destructive evaluation

Elmer achieved distinction in MSc Mechanical Engineering from Glasgow Caledonian University. He has a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering with thorough hands-on experience in design, manufacturing and testing from Airbus Defence and Space in Germany. His aspirations lied in progressing his engineering career through pursuit of specialist training and research at PhD level in the field of ultrasonics and achieve Chartership status with the IMechE. Elmer is currently investigating how an innovative and highly flexible ultrasound array transducer can be employed to inspect challenging industrial components. His hobbies include Muay Thai, swimming, camping, hiking and reading.

Dorottya Palkovits

P.HD. student, JOINTLY SUPERVISED BY Prof. James Windmill AT THE University of Strathclyde

E-mail: 2380141p@student.gla.ac.uk

Research directions: Eye phantom development

Dorka completed her BSc in Immunology and Pharmacology at the University of Strathclyde, followed by a Master's degree in Precision Medicine and Pharmacological Technology, awarded jointly by the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, and Aberdeen. Her Master's project involved the development of an n-of-1 trial for hypertension in Scotland, conducted in collaboration with the healthcare technology systems company, Kvatchii. Dorka's research interests lie at the intersection of human biology and technology. She is currently engaged in the development of retinal tear and detachment phantoms in partnership with the ophthalmic devices company, Keeler.

Postgraduate Research StudentS

Agwu Ndukwe

Ph.d. student, JOINTLY SUPERVISED BY Dr. Guanchen Li AT THE University of Glasgow

E-mail: 2833648n@student.gla.ac.uk

Research direction: Computational mechanics for rechargeable batteries monitoring

Agwu received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michael Okpara University, Nigeria and went on to complete a Master's degree in Materials Mechanics and Technology, graduating with distinction from the University of Nigeria. Agwu's research interests are centred around computational mechanics, with a particular focus on the modelling of lithium-ion batteries. His current work aims to enhance the understanding and performance of lithium-ion batteries by modelling their acoustic behaviour using finite element method.

Joseph kinney

ph.d. STUDENT

E-mail: 2838643k@student.gla.ac.uk

Research direction: Ultrasonic technology for skin imaging

Joe achieved his BSc in physics with medial physics from Cardiff in 2021 and his distinction in medical radiation physics from Swansea in 2022. His previous research topics include using Monte Carlo simulations to optimise radiation detector efficiency and investigating the effect of flattening filters on leakage radiation from a LINAC. Joe is currently working with the Hungarian company Dermus to produce high frequency ultrasound transducers for skin imaging, with current emphasis on Lead free transducers.

Yifei WANG

Ph.D. Student, JOINTLY SUPERVISED BY PROF. sandy cochran AT THE THE UNIVERSITY OF glasgow

E-mail: y.wang.26@research.gla.ac.uk

Research direction: Miniature high-frequency ultrasound transducers

Yifei WANG received his B.Eng. degree in Optoelectronic Engineering from University of Shanghai for Science and Technology in 2021, and MSc degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from University of Glasgow in 2022. During his MSc study, he focused on the simulation of CMUTs using COMSOL. His current research interest is the development of miniature high-frequency ultrasound transducers for biomedical imaging applications.

JIaming ZHANG

Ph.D. student

E-mail: jiaming-george.zhang@connect.polyu.hk

Research direction: Photoacoustic imaging technology

Mr. Zhang received his B.Sc. degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. After worked as an engineer on PET/CT devices and multi-modality medical imaging in Arrays Medical Imaging Corporation for 1 year, he went back to school and obtained his M.Sc. degree in Biomedical Engineering in City University of Hong Kong. His research interest mainly focuses on the development of photoacoustic catheters and ultrasound imaging system.

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