Anthony Gachagan

Professor Anthony Gachagan is a leading academic at the University of Strathclyde, serving as Head of Department and Research Director in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) within the Faculty of Engineering. He has been Director of the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering (CUE) since 2010, leading a multidisciplinary team of around 55 researchers with over £5M in active funding. He also holds leadership roles in RCNDE as Academic Chair and Management Board member, and participates in BINDT committees.

His research spans ultrasonic transducer design, non-destructive evaluation (NDE), robotics, high-power ultrasound, and industrial process control. His work is highly collaborative, involving national and international partnerships with industry and academia, and contributes to sectors such as energy, aerospace, nuclear, and healthcare. He is actively involved in major research initiatives aimed at net zero, structural integrity, and advanced manufacturing.

Recent publications highlight his focus on robotic ultrasonic inspection, adaptive signal processing, phased array techniques, and in-process monitoring of additive manufacturing. These works demonstrate a strong trend toward automation, real-time defect detection, and integration of ultrasonic systems in industrial and safety-critical applications.

Scientific Awards:

• The BINDT Annual Conference Award (2019)

Prof Gachagan has secured significant grants from EPSRC, Innovate UK, and industry partners, including projects on future ultrasonic engineering, lightning impulse testing, and robotic inspection for offshore wind. He supervises numerous research students and leads large collaborative teams. He also contributes to research commercialization through IAA projects.

He leads the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering (CUE), a vibrant research unit integrating electronic, mechanical, and biomedical engineers, physicists, and material scientists. The centre focuses on next-generation ultrasonic technologies, robotics integration, and industrial deployment.