Theodosia Stratoudaki

Theodosia Stratoudaki is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Engineering. She joined the university in 2017 as a Strathclyde Chancellor’s Fellow and has since become a leading researcher in laser ultrasonics and remote sensing. She holds a PhD from the University of Warwick and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge and the University of Nottingham.

Her research interests lie at the intersection of optics, acoustics, and materials engineering, focusing on laser-induced phased arrays (LIPAs) for remote ultrasonic imaging, non-destructive evaluation (NDE), and in-process monitoring in extreme environments. She applies these techniques to advanced manufacturing, including additive manufacturing and nuclear applications, collaborating with industrial partners such as the UK Atomic Energy Authority, Sellafield, and Hitachi.

The trends in her recent publications show a strong emphasis on improving the resolution, efficiency, and adaptability of laser ultrasound systems—particularly through innovations in array design, grating lobe suppression, signal processing, and machine learning integration. Her work increasingly incorporates robotics and deep learning for automated inspection and tomography.

She has received multiple scientific awards, including:

• EPSRC DTA PhD studentship (2018)
• BINDT Annual Conference Paper Award (2018)
• Best Paper Award (2018)
• Best Paper Award (2015)

Dr. Stratoudaki is actively involved in research leadership and mentoring. She is currently recruiting PhD students and supervising multiple funded projects, such as the Robotic Laser Ultrasonic Inspection System and Impact Enhancement for Adaptive Laser Induced Phased Arrays (ALIPA). She also contributes to professional service as co-chair of the departmental Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) committee, chair of the Institute of Physics’ Physical Acoustics group, and a member of the British Standards Institute’s ultrasonics committee (EPL/87).

She leads a research team focused on laser ultrasonics and is part of collaborative networks involving the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering and industrial partners. Her lab develops advanced optical systems for non-contact ultrasonic inspection, often integrating robotics and AI for real-time, in-process evaluation.