Publications

Preprints

RR. Hughes, A. Hernandez, AJ. Mulholland, Analytical approximations for magnetic coupling coefficients between adjacent coils, arxiv, 2023

M Mussatayev, Q Yi, M Fitzgerald, VK Maes, P Wilcox, R Hughes, Directional eddy current probe configuration for in-line detection of out-of-plane wrinkles, arXiv preprint, 2023

Selected Journal Publications

RJ Pyle, RR Hughes, PD Wilcox, Interpretable and explainable machine learning for ultrasonic defect sizing, IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, 2023

ML Jones, et.al., Exploring the potential of using simulation games for engaging with sheep farmers about lameness recognition, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023

R Hughes et.al. Modelling a dynamic magneto-agglutination bioassay, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 2023

Q Yi, P Wilcox, R Hughes, Modelling and evaluation of carbon fibre composite structures using high-frequency eddy current imaging, Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023

RJ Pyle, RR Hughes, AAS Ali, PD Wilcox, Uncertainty quantification for deep learning in ultrasonic crack characterization, IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, 2022

RJ Pyle, RLT Bevan, RR Hughes, AAS Ali, PD Wilcox, Domain adapted deep-learning for improved ultrasonic crack characterization using limited experimental data, IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, 2022

Hughes, R.R. & Drinkwater, B.W., Exploring high-frequency eddy-current testing for sub-aperture defect characterisation using parametric-manifold mapping, NDT&E Int., 2021

Felton H, Hughes R*, Diaz-Gaxiola A (2021) Negligible-cost microfluidic device fabrication using 3D-printed interconnecting channel scaffolds. PLoS ONE 16(2): e0245206. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0245206

Pyle RJ*, Bevan RLT, Hughes RR, Rachev RK, Ali AAS, Wilcox PD., Deep Learning for Ultrasonic Crack Characterization in NDE. IEEE Trans. Ultrasonics Ferroelectrics & Frequency Control., 2020, DOI: 10.1109/TUFFC.2020.3045847

Hughes, R.R.* & Dixon, S., Performance analysis of single-frequency near electrical resonance signal enhancement (SF-NERSE) defect detection, NDT&E International, 2019

Hughes, R.R.* & Dixon, S., Analysis of electrical resonance distortion for inductive sensing applications, IEEE Sensors, 18, 2018

Hughes, R.R.*, Drinkwater, B.W. & Smith, R.A., Characterisation of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer composites through Radon-transform analysis of complex eddy-current data, Composites Part B: Engineering, 148, 2018

Hughes, R.*, Fan, Y. & Dixon, S., Near Electrical Resonance Signal Enhancement (NERSE) in Eddy-Current Crack Detection, NDT & E International, 66, 2014

Hughes, R.* & Dixon, S., Near Electrical Resonance Signal Enhancement (NERSE) for Sub-Millimetre Detection in Aerospace Superalloys, International Journal of Aerospace and Lightweight Structures (IJALS), 4, 2014

Patents

Hughes, R.R.* and Lane, C. (Inventors), Rolls-Royce plc. (Applicant)
Multi-element sensor array calibration method, European Patent Number EP3139161 A1 & United States Patent Application 20170059683, 2017

Conference Proceedings

Hughes, R.*, Fan, Y. & Dixon, S., Investigating electrical resonance in eddy-current array probes, AIP Conference Proceedings, 1706, 2016

Hughes, R.* & Dixon, S., Developments in near electrical resonance signal enhancement (NERSE) eddy-current methods, AIP Conference Proceedings, 1650, 2015

Hughes, R.R.* & Dixon, S., Eddy-current crack detection at frequencies approaching electrical resonance, AIP Conference Proceedings, 1581, 2014 

Thesis

R.R. Hughes, High-sensitivity eddy-current testing technology for defect detection in aerospace superalloys, University of Warwick EngD Thesis, 2015