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Dr. Tom Charrett is a Lecturer in Optical Sensors at the Centre for Engineering Photonics, School of Engineering, Cranfield University. With extensive experience in optical sensor and instrumentation development, he leads research in novel optical measurement techniques for manufacturing, robotics, and aerospace applications.
- MPhys (Hons) in Physics with Space Science and Technology, University of Leicester (2002)
- PhD in Imaging Laser Doppler Velocimetry Instrumentation, Cranfield University (2006)
Dr. Charrett's research focuses on advanced optical sensing technologies, particularly in laser speckle instrumentation, optical fiber interferometry, and optical coherence tomography. His work has significant applications in manufacturing robotics, additive manufacturing processes, and aerospace structural monitoring. He has developed novel approaches for multi-degree of freedom position sensing, orientation measurement, and strain monitoring in challenging industrial environments, with expertise spanning speckle interferometry, signal processing, and full-field imaging techniques.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward practical industrial applications of optical sensing, with increasing integration of multiple sensing modalities to address complex measurement challenges. Key application areas include wire arc additive manufacturing process monitoring, helicopter rotor blade structural analysis, and precision robotic positioning systems, showing consistent progression from fundamental optical principles to real-world implementation.
Dr. Charrett has secured research funding from major organizations including the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Airbus SE, Oxford Instruments PLC, and the Manufacturing Technology Centre. His work bridges academic research with industrial needs, resulting in technologies that enhance precision manufacturing capabilities and robotic systems across multiple sectors.
