Richard O'Leary

Richard O'Leary is a Lecturer in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Engineering. His work bridges teaching and research in ultrasonic engineering, measurement systems, and transducer development, with strong applications in biomedical and industrial domains.

Research Interests:

• Ultrasonic transduction using novel polymer materials
• Design and fabrication of piezoelectric and capacitive transducers
• 3D printing of tissue-mimicking phantoms and microvascular structures
• Finite element modeling and wave propagation analysis
• Applications in non-destructive testing, ultrasound imaging, and sonochemistry

The recent publications indicate a strong trend toward additive manufacturing of functional materials and phantoms for advanced ultrasound applications, particularly in high-resolution imaging and therapeutic research. His work increasingly integrates microfabrication, biomimetic design, and acoustic characterization.

Professional Roles and Projects:

• Principal Investigator, EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Ultrasonic Engineering (FUSE)
• Co-investigator, Transformative Anatomically accurate Microvascular flow Phantoms for Ultrasound therapy research (TAMP-US)
• Co-investigator, Bio-Inspired Adaptive Ultrasonic NDE feasibility study
• Principal Investigator, Industrial Case Account project (2015–2022)
• External Examiner for PhD programs at Technical University of Madrid and other institutions

He contributes to teaching in measurement principles, analog/digital circuits, and project supervision for final-year engineering students. He is also active in professional service, including organizing workshops and contributing to IEEE conferences.

Labs and Research Groups:

His research is based in the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, a leading interdisciplinary group focused on ultrasonic sensor development, imaging, and industrial applications.