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Aongus McCarthy is a Research Fellow at Heriot-Watt University's School of Engineering & Physical Sciences and the Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences. His work focuses on optical interconnects, optomechanical design, LiDAR technology, and photon detection systems. He holds a PhD in Physics from Heriot-Watt University (2002) and has extensive industry experience, including R&D roles in thermal transfer printing and academic research in photonics.
Education includes a BSc from University College Galway (1989), a Diploma in Electronic Engineering from Institute of Technology Carlow (1990), and a BSc in Physical Optoelectronics from Essex University (1991). His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing optical technologies for environmental and industrial applications.
Key research interests include single-photon LiDAR systems, underwater imaging, and high-resolution depth sensing. His work emphasizes applications in challenging environments like scattering underwater conditions and atmospheric obscurants. Collaborations span global institutions, with notable contributions to sensor development and data analysis frameworks.
Publications highlight advancements in LiDAR performance modeling, real-time 3D reconstruction, and photon-counting techniques. Notable contributions include a submerged LiDAR imaging sensor for underwater scene reconstruction and algorithms for super-resolution LiDAR data. His research has been recognized in IEEE and OSA publications and datasets, including work on Ge-on-Si SPAD detectors and diffractive microlens integration.
