Nicolas P Avdelidis

Nicolas P. Avdelidis is a Professor and Head of the Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) Centre at Cranfield University since July 2020. He also holds an Associate Professor position at Université Laval in Quebec, Canada. His research focuses on nondestructive inspection, robotic autonomous systems in MRO, advanced monitoring technologies, and aircraft systems health management. He collaborates extensively with institutions like the National Research Council (NRC) and industry partners.

His expertise spans non-invasive imaging techniques for composites, thermal imaging, structural diagnostics, and sustainable aviation innovations. Key projects include developing hybrid prognostics for aircraft systems and autonomous systems integration. He leads Cranfield’s IVHM Centre, fostering interdisciplinary research in vehicle health management and sensor technologies.

Notable collaborations include work with the NRC, Fraunhofer Institute, and international teams. His research bridges theory and practice, emphasizing solutions for aerospace safety and sustainability through AI-driven diagnostics and autonomous technologies.