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Dr. Anil Prathuru is a Lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering & Technology at Robert Gordon University (RGU), Aberdeen. He is an active member of the Composite Materials Manufacturing Research Group and contributes to the Environment, Energy & Sustainability research theme. With over 6 years of experience in experimental and numerical methods, Dr. Prathuru has established himself as a researcher in structural health monitoring, composite materials, and thermal spray coatings.
Dr. Prathuru's research focuses on Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) using non-destructive testing methods, composite materials fatigue, Digital Twins development, thermal spray coating process digitalization, and sensor development for structural monitoring. His work bridges the gap between traditional engineering methods and modern computational approaches, with recent publications demonstrating strong integration of machine learning techniques with structural health monitoring and manufacturing process optimization.
His publication record from 2023-2025 shows a clear trend toward hydrogen production technologies, particularly solid oxide electrolysis cells, alongside continued work in pipeline monitoring and thermal spray coating applications. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across materials science, mechanical engineering, and computational methods.
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Dr. Prathuru currently supervises three PhD students working on piezoelectric sensors for composite materials, machine learning for pipeline monitoring, and nanowire sensors for corrosion monitoring. He leads multiple research projects including the Evaluation of a Novel Composite inspection Probe Prototype (2023-2026), 3D printed piezoelectric thin films for composite material damage monitoring, and Digitalisation of Thermal Spray. His teaching responsibilities include Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering Design, and Engineering Analysis modules that focus on Finite Element Method applications.
Dr. Prathuru is affiliated with the Composite Materials Manufacturing Research Group, where he collaborates on projects related to advanced materials and sustainable manufacturing. His research has practical applications in aerospace, oil & gas, and renewable energy sectors, with particular focus on improving the reliability and efficiency of critical infrastructure through advanced monitoring and digitalization techniques.
