Nicolas P. Avdelidis (Nico) has been a professor and head of the Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) Centre at Cranfield University since July 2020. He has contributed extensively to several research areas, such as nondestructive inspection and diagnostics, robotic and autonomous systems in MRO, advanced monitoring technologies, nondestructive testing on materials and structures using noninvasive imaging techniques, and aircraft systems monitoring. He has worked both in various academic and industrial environments, managing a growing and vibrant research portfolio. Nico also holds a professorship position – title (Professeur Associe) at Universite Laval in Quebec, Canada, where he conducts a great deal of his research activities there in collaboration with other organizations in Canada, including the National Research Council (NRC).
Dr Gilbert Tang is a senior lecturer in robotics and is the course director of the Robotics MSc. He is also the robotics course lead at MK:U. He has been conducting robotics research at Cranfield University for over 13 years, particularly related to large-scale robot system development, intuitive human–robot interface, human–robot collaboration, and service robotics. He has been the project lead for a number of industrial research projects, delivering automated production solutions at the mid-technology readiness level (TRL) to leading aerospace manufacturers. He has led the development and launch of the Robotics MSc course for Cranfield University and BEng in robotics for the MK:U. He has taught and supervised at master's and doctoral levels and is a reviewer of publications and research proposals related to robotics. He is a chartered engineer and a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He is also the academic representative at BARA (British Automation & Robot Association).
