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Bo Lan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London. He is part of the Non-Destructive Evaluation Group, focusing on ultrasonic material characterization to develop tools that utilize ultrasound for extracting critical structural information from important materials, including engine alloys and batteries. His primary research involves using ultrasound to inspect and characterize key microstructures of materials in aero-engines, specifically nickel superalloys and titanium alloys. His work aims to create safer, energy-efficient, and durable metallic parts through ongoing characterization in manufacturing processes. Additionally, he detects defects such as cracks and inclusions while characterizing the crystallographic texture of components with complex geometries. In his research on Non-Destructive Evaluation of Li-ion batteries, he aims for efficient manufacturing and powerful diagnostics for battery life cycles, exploring inline ultrasonic monitoring during battery slurry, coating, and drying processes. His broader interests also include advanced ultrasonic characterization and innovative acoustic thermal metamaterials for batteries.
Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.