David Macfarlane

Dr David Macfarlane is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St Andrews, KY16 9SS, UK. He actively contributes to research in millimeter wave radar applications for environmental monitoring.

• Current Affiliation: School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St Andrews
• Academic Rank: Senior Research Fellow

His research focuses on:

• Volcanic ash monitoring using radar technology
• Glacier ice characterization with 94 GHz radar
• 3D terrain mapping from radar data
• Security applications of high-frequency imaging radar
• Experimental chamber development for particle analysis
• Environmental hazard detection systems

Recent publications show expertise in millimeter wave technology applied to both natural hazards (volcanic ash, glacier monitoring) and security imaging. He leads or collaborates on projects funded by NERC and EPSRC, including:

• Radar-supported Next-Generation Forecasting of Volcanic Ash Hazard (R4AsH) (2019-2022)
• Radar Monitoring of Environmental Hazards in Montserrat (2019)
• EPSRC VFTF Science Exhibition Impact Projects (2013-2015)