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Professor Kenneth Grattan OBE FREng is a leading academic at City St George's, University of London, where he holds the position of Professor of Measurement and Instrumentation and the Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair in Scientific Instrumentation. He has served in major leadership roles including Head of the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering, Dean of the School of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences, and inaugural Dean of the City Graduate School. He is currently the George Daniels Professor of Scientific Instrumentation.
Education:
- BSc in Physics (First Class Honours), Queen's University Belfast (1974)
- PhD in Laser Physics, Queen's University Belfast (1979)
- Doctor of Science (DSc), City, University of London (1992)
- Honorary Doctorate (DUniv), University of Oradea (2014)
His research interests focus on the development and application of fibre optic and optical sensing systems for measuring physical and chemical parameters in industrial, environmental, and structural contexts. His work spans structural health monitoring, high-temperature sensing, chemical detection, and industrial process monitoring, often involving custom instrumentation and patented technologies. Supported by EPSRC, EU, and industry partners, his research has led to over 700 publications and strong international collaborations.
The recent publications highlight a trend toward advanced optical fibre sensors integrated with nanomaterials (e.g., graphene oxide), molecular imprinting, and machine learning for enhanced sensitivity and specificity. Applications include infrastructure monitoring (pipelines, bridges), environmental sensing (greenhouse gases, humidity), and security (explosives, drugs), demonstrating his focus on real-world industrial and societal challenges.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Callendar Medal, Institute of Measurement and Control (1992)
- Honeywell Prize (twice)
- Sir Harold Hartley Medal (2012)
- Applied Optics Divisional Prize (2010)
- OBE for services to science and engineering
- Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng)
- President of IMEKO (2015–2018)
Professor Grattan has supervised over 60 PhD and MPhil students and continues to advise research students in optical sensing. He has led numerous grants from EPSRC, EU, and industry, and serves on the editorial boards of key journals such as Measurement Science and Technology and Measurement. He is actively involved in professional societies including the IET, IOP, and IMEKO, and holds visiting professorships in China. He chairs university committees on sustainability and business continuity, reflecting his broader institutional leadership.
Labs and Research Teams: He leads a prominent research group in optical fibre sensors at City St George's, collaborating with institutions in the UK, Europe, and China. The team focuses on developing next-generation sensors for industrial and environmental applications, often integrating photonics with material science and data analytics.
