Momchil Vasilev

Momchil Vasilev is a Research Fellow in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on integrating ultrasonic sensing with robotics for in-process non-destructive evaluation (NDE) in advanced manufacturing systems.

His research interests include:

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDE)
• Ultrasonics and Phased Array Systems
• Robotic Inspection and Adaptive Control
• Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)
• Fusion Welding Process Monitoring
• In-Process Quality Assurance

His recent publications highlight a strong trend in developing real-time, adaptive inspection systems that integrate ultrasonic sensors into robotic manufacturing workflows, particularly for high-value components in aerospace and industrial applications. These works span journal articles and conference proceedings, emphasizing in-process monitoring, defect detection, and automation.

He has received recognition for his work, including:

• The BINDT Annual Conference Award (2019)

Dr. Vasilev has been actively involved in research projects as Principal Investigator and Research Co-investigator, including EPSRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnerships and Scottish Enterprise-supported initiatives aimed at qualifying WAAM builds and inspecting high-value components during manufacture. His work often involves collaboration with industrial partners and multidisciplinary research teams.

He has contributed to professional activities such as invited talks and visiting researcher roles, including at Polysoude, and is engaged in advancing full lifecycle inspection techniques for composites and metallic components.