Frank Podd

Frank Podd is a Senior Lecturer in Embedded Systems at The University of Manchester, Department of Electrical Engineering. His research interests include landmine detection using ground penetrating radar, e-Agri applications with resistance tomography and GPR, and security screening using radar. He is also interested in autonomous robotic platforms to enhance these areas. Podd has worked in SMEs as a software and electronics engineer and has held post-doctoral positions at the Universities of Leeds and Manchester. He is currently involved in projects related to electromagnetic sensing and robotics, and he is working with companies such as Lucid Innovations and Extronics.

Frank J.W. Podd is a researcher at The University of Manchester, specializing in Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and its applications. His work focuses on the development and application of multi-modal process tomography systems for industrial and environmental monitoring. Podd's research includes the use of GPR in conjunction with other technologies such as ultrasound, electrical impedance tomography, and magnetic induction spectroscopy for non-invasive imaging and detection. His studies address challenges in areas such as landmine detection, soil analysis, and sustainable waste management in sub-Saharan Africa. Podd's contributions emphasize the integration of advanced imaging techniques with machine learning for improved threat identification and process estimation.