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Dr Julian Fells is an EPSRC Research Fellow and Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Trinity College. He holds a First Class degree in Electronic Engineering from University College London (1991) and a PhD in Optical Modulators from the University of Bath (1995). With 20 years of industrial research experience, he has pioneered innovations in wireless power transfer and optical fiber sensor systems. His research focuses on femtosecond laser inscription of optical fibers for extreme environment sensing, including applications in aero engines and fusion reactors. He leads a £1.2M EPSRC-funded project on sapphire-based optical fiber sensors and advises on photonics strategy for the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division. His work emphasizes optimizing energy systems through high-precision sensing in harsh conditions.
Education:
- BEng (First Class), Electronic Engineering, University College London (1991)
- PhD, Optical Modulators, University of Bath (1995)
Research Interests:
- Optical fiber sensors for ultra-high temperature environments
- Femtosecond laser fabrication of structured optical fibers
- Adaptive optics for fiber inscription correction
- Wireless power transfer systems
- Applications in energy systems, aerospace, and healthcare
Scientific Awards:
- EPSRC Research Fellowship (2020–2025)
Grants & Projects:
- £1.2M EPSRC Fellowship for sapphire fiber sensor research
- Development of optical fiber Bragg gratings for industrial monitoring
Labs & Groups:
- Dynamic Optics and Photonics Research Group
- Soft Matter Photonics Collaboration
