Dr Farzad Hayati, PhD, SMIEEE, MIET, MInstP, is an Assistant Professor at the UK National Quantum Technology Hub in Sensing, Imaging and Timing (QuSIT), University of Birmingham. He holds a PhD in Nanotechnology and Physics and a BEng in Electronic Engineering. His research focuses on acoustic emission technology, nondestructive evaluation, advanced sensor systems, and embedded instrumentation for harsh environments. He has extensive experience in condition monitoring of wind turbine gearboxes, rail infrastructure, and bearing systems using acoustic emission and vibration analysis. His work bridges fundamental physics and industrial deployment, including field-deployable sensing platforms and intelligent monitoring systems. He actively collaborates with industry and contributes to UK/EU-funded research programmes in sensing and structural health monitoring.