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Research interests
Charles Courtney is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering and a member of the Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes and Structures (IMPs).
His research covers various applications of ultrasound including: non-destructive testing (NDT) of materials, structural health monitoring (SHM) and manipulation of microparticles.
Current projects are focussed on applying ultrasound to Lithium-ion batteries to monitor their charge and health.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Interested in supervising students studying:
- Ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation and structural health monitoring
- Ultrasonic transducers
- Acoustic particle manipulation
- Acoustofluidics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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KTP with Active Research Ltd
Courtney, C. (PI) & Pinto, F. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
20/11/23 → 19/11/25
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Horizon Europe Guarantee Extension - Next Generation Battery Management System based on Data Rich Digital Twin
Vagg, C. (PI) & Courtney, C. (CoI)
1/06/23 → 31/08/26
Project: EU Commission
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AdvanEd aircRaft-noise-AILeviation devIceS using Tamaterials - AERIALIST
Carley, M. (PI) & Courtney, C. (CoI)
1/06/17 → 31/05/20
Project: EU Commission
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Rapid Inspection of Complex Geometries Using Edge-Guided Ultrasonic Waves
Courtney, C. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/09/15 → 1/12/17
Project: Research council
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Assessing spatial non-uniformities in lithium-ion battery state of charge using ultrasound immersion testing
Ajaereh, M. G. O., Cook, O. J., Jones, H. N., Kizer, N., Katch, L., Wheatley, C. S., Vagg, C., Courtney, C., Kube, C. M., Argüelles, A. P. & Ajaereh, M. G. O., 13 Sept 2024, Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics. 1 ed. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 54. p. 1-13 13 p. 3aPAb8. (Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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Enhanced buoyancy and propulsion in 3D printed swimming micro-robots based on a hydrophobic nano fibrillated cellulose aerogel and porous lead-free piezoelectric ceramics
Wang, Q., Li, Z., Bowen, C., Courtney, C., Pan, M., Xu, Q., Chen, W., Fieldhouse, S. & Wan, C., 1 Dec 2024, In: Nano Energy. 131, Part A, 110254.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Embedded Sensors for Damage Detection and Location in Carbon-Fibre-Reinforced Composites
Rogers, M., Yan, X., Bowen, C. & Courtney, C., 13 Oct 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Numerical Simulations of Extensional Ultrasonic Edge Waves for Detecting Impact Damage to the Edges of CFRP Composite Laminates
Chu, J. Y. H. & Courtney, C. R. P., 12 Nov 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) 2021 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS). 9593520. (IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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The Detection of Impact Damage to the Edges of CFRP Plates Using Extensional Ultrasonic Edge Waves
Chu, J. Y. H. & Courtney, C. R. P., 31 Dec 2021, In: Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation. 40, 4, 88.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access8 Citations (SciVal)
Activities
- 1 Keynote presentation or prestigious invited talk
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Microacoustics and Microsensors Symposium 2025
Courtney, C. (Speaker)
16 Jun 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Keynote presentation or prestigious invited talk