Sergei Mikhailov

Sergei Mikhailov is a postdoctoral researcher at the Applied Physics and Photonics school of Vrije Universiteit Brussel, affiliated with the Brussels Photonics department. His research focuses on distributed optical sensing technologies, particularly for hydrostatic pressure and crack detection.

• Research Interests: Hydrostatic pressure, crack detection, fiber optics, distributed sensing, strain measurement, birefringence, pressure metrology.

His recent work emphasizes fiber optic sensors for structural health monitoring and pressure sensing. Key projects include FWOTM1287, developing fully distributed 2D strain detection systems. Collaborations span engineering and materials science, targeting industrial applications like pipeline monitoring and weld crack analysis.

Notable methodologies include optical frequency domain reflectometry and phase-sensitive optical reflectometry, enabling high-resolution sensing solutions. These advancements contribute to safer infrastructure monitoring and precision measurement systems.