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Professor John Tyrer

Professor of Optical Instrumentation

Areas of expertise

Optical Engineering, Optical non-destructive testing, Residue detection, Airport security, Counter-terrorism, Laser safety, Computer-generated holography Display holography, Optical strain analysis, Optical vibration analysis, Underwater laser applications, High power laser machining, Human body shape measurement and performance analysis, Human biomechanical analysis using optical methods, Optical forensic analysis, Non-contact laser based temperature measurement of high-speed components

Profile

John specialises in the development of innovative and bespoke laser based imaging products and services.

He has developed a device that can identify tiny amounts of explosive particles – invisible to the naked eye – and could provide the solution to better protecting the travelling public from acts of terrorism.

 

Interview booking

Please call the press office on +44 (0)1509 222224 to arrange an interview with Professor John Tyrer.

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