Shehan Lowe

Experience

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  TWI

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2015

  Based at Plant Integrity section of TWI Ltd in Cambridge. I was involved in a core research project in the field of non-destructive testing. Research mainly focused on ultrasonic guided wave inspection, sound energy focusing, design and development of piezoelectric transducer and array, flaw sizing and signal processing.Main duties are as follows: - Theoretical development - Design and development of Piezoelectric transducers and array - Flaw detection and sizing - Signal processing - Experimental validation - Reporting and presentation - Writing journal and conference publications Show less

  • Research Engineer

    Nov 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Technical Research Assistant

    Nov 2012 - Jan 2013
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  Brunel University London

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2019

  Managing a team of researchers on the use of power ultrasonic to assist industry as a state-of-the-art solutions for material processing, de-fouling and sonochemistry. Responsible for the timely delivery of projects to the highest standards and report circulation among stakeholders. Working together with the director and the department head on business development. Identifying promising TRL 6 technologies and conduct programmes to optimise the technology to launch commercial ready products according to the road map of the organisation. Other duties as follow: - Dissemination of results to attract high profile partners to exploit innovative technologies. - Managing all power ultrasonic projects within the department - Supervision and mentoring of Ph.D students and young engineers - Budget allocation - Proposal writing - Recruitment - Health and safety - Risk assessments - Managing high value equipment - Acting as the contact point on the use of power ultrasonic are also part of the role. Show less Based at Brunel Innovation Centre in Cambridge. I'm involved in collaborative research and development projects in the field of non-destructive testing and high power ultrasonics. Research mainly focused on ultrasonic guided wave inspection, transducer and array development, signal processing and fouling removal using high power ultrasonics.Main duties are as follows: - Project management (Horizon 2020 and Innovate UK) - Business development and writing proposals - Conducting, reporting and presenting technical work - Conducting risk assessments - Mentoring PhD and Placement students - Reporting contractual progress - Attending project negotiation meetings - Managing laboratory equipment - Writing journal and conference publications - Organising technical events and workshops Show less Based at Brunel Innovation Centre in Cambridge. I'm involved in collaborative research and development projects in the field of non-destructive testing and high power ultrasonics. Research mainly focused on ultrasonic guided wave inspection, transducer and array development, signal processing and fouling removal using high power ultrasonics.Main duties are as follows: - Project management (Horizon 2020 and Innovate UK) - Conducting, reporting and presenting technical work - Reporting contractual progress - Managing laboratory equipment - Writing journal and conference publications Show less

  • Team Lead - Power Ultrasonic

    May 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Research Fellow / Project Manager - Power Ultrasonic

    May 2016 - Mar 2019

  • Research Assistant - Power Ultrasonic

    Dec 2015 - May 2016

  • Ph.D Researcher

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
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  IEEE

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  UK & Ireland Section CCO

  - Monitor Chapter activities within IEEE UK and Ireland Section.- Support Chapters to organise technical events.- Revitalise dormant Chapters.- Organise and run online sessions to discuss the Chapter progress.- Maintain the Chapter's Forum.

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  Sensors MDPI

  Nov 2018 - Jul 2020

  Guest Editor

  Delivering the special issue of sensors entitled, "Advances in Ultrasonic Guided Wave Sensor Technologies for Structural Health Monitoring".Ultrasonic Guided Wave (UGW) testing has gained greater attention from the industry for its inherent capability of long-range inspection. This technology is widely used as a screening tool in many industries, e.g., oil and gas, renewable energy, naval, construction, and aerospace. Recent attempts have been made to improve the resolution and sensitivity of UGW sensors for quantitative measurements of structural health and also to inspect complex structures, e.g., glass laminate aluminium reinforced epoxy, and carbon fiber reinforced polymer. This Special Issue is aimed to the submission of both review and original research articles related to the advancement of UGW sensor development, signal processing, and applications of UGW for structural assessment. Topics include but are not limited to the following:1. Non-destructive testing and material characterisation2. The inspection of complex material and structures using UGW3. Flexible sensor development4. UGW imaging and visualisation5. Industrial applications6. The remote monitoring of structural healthProf. Dr. Tat-Hean GanDr. Shehan LoweProf. Dr. Wamadeva BalachandranGuest Editors Show less

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  Nuclear AMRC

  Mar 2019 - Jan 2023

  Technology Fellow - NDT

  I am responsible for NDE research capabilities within the research center and assist the large-scale manufacturing sector. Over the past two years, I have successfully scoped and secured a portfolio of research grants to develop state-of-the-art NDE solutions. My current research interest, 1. Non-contact in-process inspection for large-scale manufacturing2. Advanced manufacturing process improvement3. In-service inspection of NPPs for life expansion4. Autonomous monitoring of critical components in NPPs. I was a key member in setting up the collaborative R&D team including setting up the process and procedures to align with the cooperate strategy. As part of the role, I have engaged with a number of SMEs in supporting their business by improving their current manufacturing process which is a KPI of catapult centers. Furthermore, I am presenting Nuclear AMRC at national and international NDE forums such as RCNDE and NUGENIA-SNETP. Additionally, I am representing the Assurance theme of Nuclear AMRC at HVMC. A key part of this activity is to develop cross catapult collaborations, capability development, and technology roadmap development in line with the British government’s innovation strategy. Furthermore, I support the CEO of Nuclear AMRC with the GEN IV AMME representation which has provided a wider understanding of the role of advanced manufacturing in the nuclear sector and has strengthen my network of key peers alike. Show less

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  Science Publishing Group

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

  Editor

  Advances in Materials (AM) publishes reviews, full-length papers, and short communications recording original research results on, or techniques for studying the relationship between structure, properties, and uses of materials. The subjects are seen from international and interdisciplinary perspectives covering areas including metals, ceramics, glasses, polymers, electrical materials, composite materials, fibers, nanostructured materials, nanocomposites, and biological and biomedical materials. AM aims to be the leading source of primary communication for scientists investigating the structure and properties of all engineering materials. Show less

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  Generation IV International Forum

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

  AMME Task Force - UK Representation
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  EPSRC

  Jan 2021 - now

  Appointed to be a Member of the EPSRC Peer Review Associate College to review research proposals received by Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC), UKRI. Also, to be served on an EPSRC Prioritisation Panel.

  • EPSRC College Member

    Jan 2022 - now

  • EPSRC Associate College Member

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
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  National Nuclear Laboratory

  Jan 2023 - now

  Technology Foresight Manager
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  UK Research and Innovation

  Mar 2023 - now

  Panel Member
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  IVY TECH LTD

  Feb 2024 - now

  Director

  IVY TECH is developing a cutting-edge Ai-enabled deep tech solution to optimise the high-value assets operations to unlock business potential.