James Gilbert is Professor of Engineering at the University of Hull. He completed Bachelor of Engineering (1986) and PhD (1989) degrees at the University of Hull. Since then he has held Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Professor positions, also at the University of Hull. His research has focussed on instrumentation and measurements systems in a wide range of sectors including robotics, medical, manufacturing and energy. His current research focus is on manufacturing and performance monitoring in the offshore renewable energy sector, with a particular focus on composite structures in offshore wind energy. He is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Research Keywords & Expertise
Fiber optic sensors an...
composite materials
wind energy
Short Biography
James Gilbert is Professor of Engineering at the University of Hull. He completed Bachelor of Engineering (1986) and PhD (1989) degrees at the University of Hull. Since then he has held Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Professor positions, also at the University of Hull. His research has focussed on instrumentation and measurements systems in a wide range of sectors including robotics, medical, manufacturing and energy. His current research focus is on manufacturing and performance monitoring in the offshore renewable energy sector, with a particular focus on composite structures in offshore wind energy. He is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology.