PhD subject: Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing Array Imaging & Defect Characterisation

I have always been interested in doing a PhD degree and was certain about it even before starting my undergraduate course. The only thing I wasn’t sure about was the area of research that I wanted to work in. While I was doing my undergraduate, I spoke to many PhD students to see what area suits me best and I decided NDT would be my best option as it was a fast-growing group (I quite like being part of a big team!) and matched my interests in research (acoustics, programming, safety). 

I like the fact that NDT has applications in a vast area in engineering. In addition, being able to attend several international conferences, events, exhibitions and meetings is very attractive as it provides an opportunity to connect with other scientists and industries in the world.Another reason why I joined the NDT group in Bristol is the advanced facilities and the cutting-edge research in phased arrays, which is my area of PhD. Having two advanced array controllers and a wide range of phased arrays is extremely useful in my research.

I have always been interested in having my own start-up/spinout as well as having an interest in working in the R&D department of industrial companies. This PhD helps me gain the skills required for entrepreneurship and the cutting-edge research in our group as well as the facilities and expertise of the supervisors would enable me to develop ideas worthy of being turned into start-ups. Also, the industrial nature of my research means I would acquire the skills required for R&D.