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Thomas Furness is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Engineering, University of Huddersfield, and a member of the Centre for Precision Technologies. He currently oversees the CPT’s contribution to the HI-LHC-UK project at CERN and serves as the CPT’s attaché in Geneva, Switzerland.
Education:
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering Design, University of Huddersfield
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (part-time), University of Huddersfield
His research focuses on precision engineering, collimators, strain measurement, laser-based metrology, and reverse engineering of complex shapes. He has contributed to projects like EASE-R3 (EU Framework 7) and HI-LHC-UK (CERN collaboration), emphasizing cost-effective repair and reuse of machine tools.
His recent publications span topics such as freeform mirror-based head-up displays, composite structural members for machinery, and smart work-holding fixtures, reflecting interdisciplinary work in optical engineering, materials science, and advanced manufacturing.
Research Expertise:
- Collimators & Beam Control
- Strain Measurement via Thermography
- Laser Metrology
- Machine Tool Reuse
- Reverse Engineering
- Composite Structures
He has supervised PhD projects and served as a contributor to oral presentations at conferences like euspen, focusing on topics such as ultrasonic phase-shift temperature measurement and CMM inspection techniques.
