Hamish Dow

Hamish Dow is a Research Associate at the University of Strathclyde, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His work focuses on integrating hardware and software innovations for image-based defect detection in concrete and steel structures, with applications in nuclear facilities, tunnels, and bridges.

• Specializes in Structural Health Monitoring
• Active in Robotics and Computer Vision
• Principal Investigator for ALICS projects

Research trends include automation, photometric imaging, and defect quantification for civil infrastructure. His work bridges machine learning and sensor technology for industrial applications.

• 2025: Best Poster Award at Strathclyde CEE PhD Poster Conference
• 2025: 1st Place in IOM3 National Young Persons' Lecture Competition
• 2024: Nuclear Institute Scotland YGN Speaking Competition Winner

Has lectured on Structural Mechanics & Materials and Computer Programming at Strathclyde partner universities in China, and collaborates closely with industry partners for field trials.