Kieran Wood

Dr. Kieran Wood is a Lecturer in Aerospace Systems at the University of Bristol, specializing in aerial robotics and remote sensing for hazardous environments. His work focuses on advancing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for applications such as volcanic plume monitoring and post-disaster radiation mapping. He holds a PhD in Control Strategy for Micro Aerial Vehicles and has extensive experience in UAS design, testing, and field experiments.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (2009–2013), University of Bristol
• Master of Engineering (2005–2009), University of Bristol

Research Interests:

• UAS development for environmental sensing
• Volcanic gas and ash monitoring
• Nuclear disaster response using robotics
• Sensor design and post-processing methodologies

His research integrates robotics, control systems, and environmental science to address challenges in hazardous environments, with notable contributions to volcanic plume 3D reconstruction and radiation mapping in Chernobyl.

Projects & Grants: Leads the 'Aerospace Engineering' project (2010–2035), involving UAS development for low-Earth-orbit robotics and sensor integration. Advises multiple postgraduate researchers in robotics and environmental monitoring.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on volcano monitoring and nuclear robotics, including projects with institutions like the University of Bristol's Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department.