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Professor Ralph Tatam is a pioneering academic in Engineering Photonics at Cranfield University, where he has served since 1989. As Head of the Centre for Engineering Photonics and former Dean (2008–2011), he leads an internationally recognized research team developing novel optical instrumentation and sensors for engineering and biomedical applications. His work spans gas sensing, strain measurement, and optical coherence tomography, supported by major grants from EPSRC, NERC, and EU programs.
- Education: BSc in Chemistry and Physics (University of Exeter, 1981), PhD (CNAA, 1986), DSc (University of Exeter, 2004)
His research focuses on fibre optic sensors for point-of-care diagnostics, airborne platform monitoring, and industrial process control. Recent work includes high-sensitivity methane detection (with Cascade Technologies) and dynamic strain measurement on helicopter rotor blades (with DLR and NLR). Publications in Optics Express and Measurement Science & Technology highlight his innovations in interferometry and multi-wavelength laser systems.
Scientific awards include Fellowships from SPIE (2005) and the Institute of Physics (1996), alongside professional certifications (CEng, CPhys, CSci). His collaborations span academia (Southampton University, Kitakyushu University) and industry (Rolls Royce, BAE Systems).
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