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Khristopher Kabbabe is a Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Manchester. His research focuses on developing payloads and operations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAVs), including applications in environmental monitoring, emissions measurement, and volcanic plume analysis. He holds a BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering (2010) and an MSc from the University of Manchester (2011). His professional experience includes roles in the UK GAMMA Programme, where he collaborated with SMEs on robotics and autonomous systems, and projects with multinational companies to advance remote sensing using UAVs.
Key research areas include:
- UAV-based methane and CO₂ emissions monitoring
- Design of volcanic ash capture mechanisms
- Safety cases for fluidic/conventional aircraft (MAGMA project)
- Integration of consumer-grade hardware for onboard imaging systems
He has contributed to 19 peer-reviewed publications (2014–2025), with recent work focusing on UAV applications in offshore wind farm inspection, HVDC environment safety, and volcanic plume quantification. His teaching includes advanced aerospace design projects emphasizing industrial relevance, as well as continuing professional development (CPD) courses.
Notable collaborations include field campaigns in Italy (Stromboli volcano) and projects with organizations like Chulalongkorn University (ICE Summer Schools). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and climate action.
