Shane Latham

Dr. Shane Latham is a Research Fellow in the Department of Materials Physics at the Australian National University (ANU), where he works within the X-ray tomography and applications group. His research focuses on advanced imaging techniques, particularly X-ray micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and its applications in materials science and geology. With over a decade of publication history, Dr. Latham has made significant contributions to the field of tomographic imaging and analysis.

Dr. Latham's research interests span multiple domains of X-ray imaging and materials analysis. He specializes in developing and refining techniques for helical scanning, dynamic imaging, and image segmentation for improved quantitative analysis with X-ray micro-CT. His work addresses challenges in beam hardening correction, trajectory perturbation estimation, and reprojection alignment. Dr. Latham's research has important applications in coal characterization, micro-petrophysical experiments, and the analysis of geomaterials. His interdisciplinary approach bridges physics, computer science, and geological sciences to solve complex imaging problems.

Analysis of Dr. Latham's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on advancing X-ray tomography techniques and their applications. His work demonstrates expertise in computational methods for image processing, with particular emphasis on 3D imaging, feature extraction, and quantitative analysis. Dr. Latham's research spans multiple disciplines including materials science, geology, and physics, with applications in energy resources, environmental science, and advanced manufacturing. His collaborative approach is evident in the wide range of co-authors from different institutions and disciplines.