Charalampos Loukas

Charalampos Loukas is a Research Fellow in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Engineering. He is a key contributor to sensor-enabled robotics and advanced manufacturing research, with a strong focus on ultrasonic imaging, robotic welding, and digital twin technologies.

His research interests span non-destructive testing, robotics, machine learning in engineering, and autonomous manufacturing. He actively develops systems for in-process inspection, adaptive robotic control, and real-time defect detection in high-value manufacturing sectors such as energy and defense.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in integrating ultrasonic sensing with robotics and AI for welding and inspection automation. His work emphasizes real-time feedback, digital twins, and synthetic data for deep learning in NDE, positioning him at the forefront of smart manufacturing innovation.

Scientific Awards:

• Future Foundation Leaders 2025 Recipient
• The BINDT Annual Conference Award (2019)

Charalampos Loukas supervises students and leads research projects, including the Digital Twin for Manufacturing initiative. He is a Principal Investigator and Co-investigator on multiple grants funded by EPSRC and Innovate UK, demonstrating strong grant acquisition and leadership capabilities.

He is involved in the Sensor-Enabled Robotics research group and contributes to major initiatives like the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Ultrasonic Engineering (FUSE), working closely with industry partners and national laboratories.