Rory Hampson
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About
Rory Hampson is a researcher at the forefront of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) and mobile robotic inspection, specializing in the use of guided wave electromagnetic acoustic transducers (EMATs) for structural health monitoring. His work focuses on developing elegant, non-contact methods for localizing inspection robots on complex welded structures, such as pipelines and pressure vessels, without the need for external positioning systems. Hampson’s major contributions include the characterization of EMAT-guided wave reflectivity from butt welds for ranging applications, and the design of an optimized side-shifted PPM EMAT array using a novel numerical modeling framework. These innovations enable precise, teleoperated inspections of challenging geometries, directly addressing the NDE industry’s need for faster, more cost-effective inspections. His most cited papers, including "Characterization of EMAT Guided Wave Reflectivity on Welded Structures for Use in Ranging" and "Design and Manufacture of an Optimised Side-Shifted PPM EMAT Array," have each garnered 6 citations, demonstrating early impact in a specialized field. Hampson’s work is particularly notable for bridging the gap between advanced transducer design and practical robotic deployment, offering a robust solution for remote inspections of critical infrastructure.
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