M. D. G. Potter

Coventry University, University of Warwick

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Dr. M. D. G. Potter is a leading researcher in non-destructive testing (NDT), specializing in the development of miniaturized electromagnetic acoustic transducers (EMATs) for robotic inspection. Their work focuses on using guided shear horizontal (SH) ultrasonic waves to screen for wall thinning and defects in steel plates—a critical challenge for industries like oil and gas. Potter’s key contributions include demonstrating that smaller EMATs can be effectively deployed on robotic platforms for fast, automated screening, eliminating the need for couplant and enabling operation through coatings. Their most cited paper (2020, 28 citations) established the feasibility of miniaturized SH EMATs for rapid robotic wall thinning detection. A subsequent study (2023, 10 citations) advanced this by developing a calibration-free analysis method, addressing the challenge of varying steel properties. Potter’s work bridges fundamental wave physics with practical industrial inspection, as highlighted in their 2019 paper (5 citations) on the importance of EMAT size for guided wave robotic NDT. Their research is paving the way for safer, more efficient infrastructure maintenance.