{"id":1672,"date":"2019-09-10T12:14:05","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T11:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/?p=1672"},"modified":"2019-09-10T12:16:26","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T11:16:26","slug":"local-mp-visits-the-applied-optics-group-at-kent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2019\/09\/10\/local-mp-visits-the-applied-optics-group-at-kent\/","title":{"rendered":"Local MP visits the Applied Optics Group at Kent"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Thursday 29 August 2019, the Applied Optics Group (AOG) welcomed the visit of\u00a0Sir Roger Gale<\/a>, member of Parliament for North Thanet. The visit stemmed from the AOG\u2019s participation in\u00a0this year<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0STEM4Britain\u00a0event<\/a>, where PDRA\u00a0Dr Manuel Marques<\/a>\u00a0showcased results from his research on an EPSRC supported project that combines optical coherence tomography with robotic manipulation.<\/p>\n

The head of the AOG,\u00a0Prof Adrian Podoleanu<\/a>, presented an overview of the research topics and achievements of the group. He particularly highlighted the progress being made in optical modalities for medical imaging, and for non-destructive testing. This was followed by Sir Roger\u2019s visit to Manuel\u2019s lab and to several other AOG labs, where researchers had the opportunity to present their current activities and the stage of translating their research to clinics and industry.<\/p>\n

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Dr Manuel Marques highlighting the research carried out within the REBOT project.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sir Roger Gale and Alex talk to postgraduate Andy Thrapp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The AOG\u2019s academics, along with Deputy Head of School and Director of Research Dr Simon Holder, attending a presentation of the group\u2019s research given by Prof Adrian Podoleanu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We would like to heartily thank Sir Roger for his visit to the AOG and for his interest in the research being done in the local area. We look forward to inviting him to tour our labs again in the near future.<\/p>\n

The Applied Optics Group (AOG) develops advanced optical systems for imaging and sensing, with applications in medicine, science and industry. Find out more on their research page<\/a>.<\/p>\n