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Research interests
William MacPherson is a Associate Professor in Physics and a member of the Applied Optics and Photonics research group in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research interests are centred around the application of optical and fibre-optic techniques for measurement and instrumentation. This work includes high bandwidth temperature and pressure sensors for aerodynamic measurements, novel fibres for structural monitoring, vibration and acceleration measurement, and studies into potential sensing applications of novel microstructured fibres. Recent work includes monitoring in remote environments, including sub-sea hydrodynamic flow measurement. Current projects include biomedical applications of optical fibre sensors, and condition monitoring in harsh environments.
Many of these projects have been in colaboration with industry (such as QinetiQ, Rolls-Royce, Land Rover, Image Automation, AWE plc, Renishaw, Atlas Electronik), and other Universities (including Oxford, Bath, Sheffield, Aston, Birmingham, Leeds, Tallin, Groeninig Universities).
He has published over 120 journal and conference papers in this area, and was on the technical committee for the 2023 European Workshop on Optical Fibre Sensors.
Roles & Responsibilities
Associate Editor IEEE Sensors Journal, IEEE Sensors Council (2012-2016).
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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A multiplexed reconfigurable modular FBG based sensor platform for flow and temperature measurements in the North Sea
Dzipalski, A., Morton, J. A. S., Papachristou, N., Maier, R. R. J., MacPherson, W. N., Ristolainen, A., Reilent, E., Kruusmaa, M., Wolf, B. J., Pirih, P., van Netten, S. M., Shuhova, I., Lips, U., McFarlane, N., Macleod, R., Hendry, M., Sheehy, J., Almoghayer, M., Rojas, N. & Davies, G. & 2 others, , 20 Nov 2024, Remote Sensing for Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Hydrology XXVI. Neale, C. M. U., Maltese, A., Bostater, C. R. & Nichol, C. (eds.). SPIE, 1319104. (Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 13191).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Fibre Optic Interrogated Palpation Sensor for Mechanical Tissue Assessment in Minimally Invasive Surgery
McDonald, M. W., Durcan, C. B., Saleh, M. A., Reuben, R. L., Hand, D. P., Chen, Y. & MacPherson, W. N., 17 Dec 2024, 2024 IEEE SENSORS. IEEE, 10784986Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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In-situ multicore fibre-based pH mapping through obstacles in integrated microfluidic devices
Chandrasekharan, H. K., Wlodarczyk, K. L., MacPherson, W. N. & Maroto-Valer, M. M., 3 Feb 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 2839.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A microfluidic finger-actuated blood lysate preparation device enabled by rapid acoustofluidic mixing
Haque, M. E., Conde, A. J., MacPherson, W. N., Knight, S. R., Carter, R. M. & Kersaudy-Kerhoas, M., 7 Jan 2023, In: Lab on a Chip. 23, 1, p. 62-71 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A multiplexed FBG based sensor platform for flow and temperature measurements in the Baltic Sea
Dzipalski, A., Morton, J. A. S., Papachristou, N., Maier, R. R. J., MacPherson, W. N., Ristolainen, A., Kruusmaa, M., Reilent, E., Wolf, B. J., Pirih, P., van Netten, S. M., Shuhova, I., Lips, U., McFarlane, N., Macleod, R., Hendry, M., Sheehy, J., Almoghayer, M., Rojas, N. & Davies, G. & 2 others, , 23 May 2023, European Workshop on Optical Fibre Sensors (EWOFS 2023). Wuilpart, M. & Caucheteur, C. (eds.). SPIE, 1264307. (Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 12643).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Datasets
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In-situ multicore fibre-based pH mapping through obstacles in integrated microfluidic devices
Kuzhikkattu Chandrasekharan, H. (Creator), Wlodarczyk, K. (Contributor), MacPherson, B. (Supervisor) & Maroto-Valer, M. M. (Supervisor), Heriot-Watt University, 26 Nov 2023
DOI: 10.17861/ba82ef6e-6ae5-4a95-a69c-0faaa9435ce9
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Datasets and videos supporting "Manufacturing of microfluidic devices with interchangable commercial fiber optic sensors"
Wlodarczyk, K. (Creator), MacPherson, B. (Contributor), Hand, D. P. (Contributor) & Maroto-Valer, M. M. (Contributor), Heriot-Watt University, 2 Sept 2021
DOI: 10.17861/412124ec-3477-4c82-95cf-ab10aeeec4fe
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Activities
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European Workshop on Optical Fibre Sensors 2023
MacPherson, B. (Member of programme committee)
23 May 2023 → 26 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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RMetS Regional Talk (Inverness): Cairngorm Automatic Weather Station - 40 years at the top.
MacPherson, B. (Speaker)
6 Mar 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Coupling Numerical Modelling with Flow Experiments to Optimize Fabrication of Microfluidic Devices for Transport in Porous Media Applications
Jahanbakhsh, A. (Speaker), Wlodarczyk, K. L. (Contributor), Maroto-Valer, M. M. (Contributor), Maier, R. R. J. (Contributor), Hand, D. P. (Contributor) & MacPherson, W. N. (Contributor)
10 Sept 2018 → 11 Sept 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Girls into STEM
MacPherson, B. (Invited speaker)
1 Nov 2018 → 23 Jan 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Festival or Exhibition
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Orkney International Science Festival 2015
MacPherson, W. N. (Participant)
5 Sept 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Festival or Exhibition