Wenbo Duan

Wenbo Duan is a Senior Lecturer and MSc Programme Leader in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (2010) and previously served at Brunel University London as a Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, and Technical Advisor. His research focuses on advanced non-destructive testing techniques, including ultrasonic and guided wave methods, finite/spectral element modeling, and acoustic communication in industrial pipelines. He specializes in numerical simulations of wave propagation in complex media, defect detection, and signal processing innovations.

Education:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Manchester (2010)
• MSc in Engineering
• BSc (Distinguished) in Engineering

Research Interests:

• Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Guided Wave Defect Detection
• Piezoelectric-Structure Coupling
• Acoustic Communication in Pipes
• Multiphysics Spectral Element Modeling
• Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis

Key Projects (2021–2025):

• "Noise Cancelling for Powered Air Purifying Respirators" (PI)
• "Guided Wave Inspection in Fluid-Filled Wells" (PI)
• "Assessing the Impact of Strain on Temperature Readings" (Co-Investigator)

Advisees & Grants: No specific advisees listed. Active in securing research funding for NDT and acoustics-related projects.

Labs & Teams: Involved in the Centre for Engineering Research at the University of Hertfordshire, focusing on computational mechanics and industrial applications.