About the project
This project will explore the use of advanced computational methods to improve X-ray tomographic imaging methods used in the inspection of high value assets.
High energy X-ray tomographic imaging is a crucial technology for the inspection of several high value assets. Unfortunately, by increasing X-ray energies to the required levels to penetrate metal components of the required dimension, the dominant physical interactions between X-rays and matter shifts into a regime where X-ray scattering becomes a dominant factor. This scattered radiation currently can significantly degrade tomographic image quality thus masking component defects. Advanced computational methods will be explored that can predict, and thus remove, scattered X-ray radiation from high energy X-ray tomographic data.
The successful candidate will be working alongside the team at the University of Southampton’s µ-VIS facility, a dedicated X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) centre. The centre is part of the UK’s National Facility for lab-based XCT and houses some of the UK’s largest micro-focus CT scanning systems, capable of unveiling sub-surface information from materials, components and structures. With strong links between both research and industry, the centre itself is used for aircraft crash investigations, Formula 1, space technology and much more.
Funding for this project is offered by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Complex Integrated Systems for Defence & Security (CISDnS), which will recruit motivated and inquisitive candidates across the themes of digital, physical and biological systems to provide a diverse and interconnected cohort training environment. You can read more about the Centre and the training programme.
CISDnS is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break or are transitioning into a new role. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance.
