Thomas Blanford

Thomas Blanford serves as a Research Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), based at the UNH Center for Acoustics Research & Education in Morse Hall, Durham, NH. His work bridges physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science to advance underwater acoustic sensing technologies. Contact information includes email Thomas.Blanford@unh.edu and phone (603) 862-3202.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Acoustics from Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Blanford's research centers on the complex interplay between acoustic stimuli, sensor systems, and environmental factors in underwater domains. His primary interests span:

• Underwater Acoustics
• Acoustic Sensing Devices and Transducers
• Signal Processing
• Navigation & Guidance Systems
• Sonar Systems
• Electromechanical Sensor Design

He develops predictive models and designs novel sensor systems including transducers, electronics, and signal processing frameworks to address challenges in underwater detection and environmental monitoring.

Analysis of his 10 publications from 2023-2025 reveals concentrated advancement in synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) technologies. Key trends include coherence-based motion estimation, late-time return processing, and neural network applications for volumetric reconstruction and object detection. His work consistently addresses environmental complexity in underwater sensing while integrating physics-based modeling with machine learning approaches.

No scientific awards or major fellowships are documented in the available information.

Dr. Blanford is actively engaged with the UNH Center for Acoustics Research & Education, where he leads experimental work in sensor development and signal processing. Current projects focus on multi-static SAS imaging, transducer design optimization, and AI-driven interpretation of sonar data for defense and environmental applications.