Joseph Lifton

Dr. Joseph Lifton is a Lecturer in Mechatronics at the University of Southampton. He holds a PhD from the same institution (2015) and has extensive experience in academic and industry roles. From 2015–2018, he lectured Engineering Design at the University of Southampton Malaysia Campus. Later, from 2018–2024, he worked at Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), focusing on advanced metrology and industrial collaboration. His research emphasizes inspection of complex engineering components, intelligent tomographic techniques, 3D image processing, and high-energy X-ray CT systems for large/dense objects. He currently supervises PhD students and contributes to cutting-edge manufacturing research.

Education:

• PhD in Engineering, University of Southampton (2015)

Research Focus:

Dr. Lifton’s work bridges academic innovation and industrial needs, particularly in advanced manufacturing and metrology. Key areas include:

• Development of X-ray CT systems for large/dense objects
• Algorithm optimization for tomographic imaging and defect detection
• Applications of deep learning in additive manufacturing quality control

Professional Contributions:

His ORCID-linked publications (e.g., in Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology, Surface Topography) reflect his expertise in imaging and materials science. He collaborates with industries to solve real-world measurement challenges.