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Dr. Thomas Kissinger is a Lecturer in Optical Instrumentation at the Centre for Engineering Photonics at Cranfield University. He holds a prestigious 5-year Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship (2018-2023) focused on "Doppler-enhanced lidar system using range-resolved interferometry". With a background in physics and electrical engineering, Dr. Kissinger has been with the Centre for Engineering Photonics since 2011, first as a PhD student and then as a Research Fellow.
Dr. Kissinger earned his physics degree (Dipl.-Phys.) and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. His PhD research in range-resolved interferometric signal processing for fiber sensing applications won the 2016 Lord Kings Norton prize for the best overall PhD thesis across Cranfield University.
Dr. Kissinger's research focuses on applying interferometric and optical measurement techniques to engineering problems. His main research areas include 3D Imaging and Lidar, Precision Optical Interferometry and Vibrometry, Optical Fibre Sensing (particularly Fibre Optic Shape Sensing), Manufacturing Instrumentation, and Optical Gas Sensing. His work has significant applications in manufacturing, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare.
Analysis of Dr. Kissinger's recent publications (2022-2026) reveals a strong focus on precision optical measurement techniques, particularly in the areas of interferometry, fiber optic sensing, and metrology. His work shows increasing collaboration with international researchers and a growing emphasis on practical applications in manufacturing, aerospace, and nanotechnology. The trend indicates a shift toward more complex multi-parameter sensing systems and higher precision measurement capabilities.
- Lord Kings Norton prize for the best overall PhD thesis across Cranfield University (2016)
Dr. Kissinger has been actively involved in several significant research grants, including a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship (2018-2023), an EPSRC grant on "Novel optical instrumentation for robotic manufacturing" (2015-2018), and the ATI-funded BladeSense project (2015-2019). He collaborates extensively with industry partners including Oxford Instruments Nanoscience, National Physical Laboratory, QinetiQ Group PLC, and Airbus SE, applying his research to real-world problems in welding, laser processing, and aerospace applications.
Dr. Kissinger works within the Centre for Engineering Photonics, which holds three consecutive EPSRC Platform Grants. His research has practical applications in helicopter rotor blade monitoring, robotic manufacturing, and laser-based welding and additive manufacturing. His work on fiber optic shape sensing has particular relevance for structural health monitoring in aerospace applications.
