Prof. Paul Fromme Profile

Prof. Paul Fromme

Professor at Univ College London

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author | Editor

Area of Expertise:

Ultrasonics , NDT/NDE , SHM , Bone , Guided Waves , Rayleigh Waves

Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Fromme joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University College London, England as a lecturer in 2003. He received a Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Karlsruhe, Germany, in 1996 and a Ph.D. degree (Dr. sc. techn.) in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich, Switzerland, in 2001. From 2002 to 2003, Dr. Fromme worked as a postdoctoral research associate at Imperial College London, England. His current research interests include guided ultrasonic wave propagation for nondestructive testing and structural health monitoring applications, and biomedical applications of ultrasound.

Publications (42)

Proceedings Article | 10 May 2024 Presentation

Presentation

Impact damage detection utilizing nonlinear scattering features of ultrasonic guided waves

Yanfeng Shen, Shulong Zhou, Flora Hervin, Paul Fromme

Proceedings Volume 12951, 129511U (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3010897

KEYWORDS: Composites, Waveguides, Scattering, Damage detection, Ultrasonics, Laser scattering, Structural health monitoring, Nondestructive evaluation, Wind turbine technology, Visualization

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2024 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Experimental validation of guided wave mode conversion at part-thickness defects in metal plates

L. Li, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 12951, 1295116 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3012582

KEYWORDS: Finite element methods, Waveguides, Scattering, Aluminum, Structural health monitoring, Transducers, Nondestructive evaluation, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2024 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Guided ultrasonic wave measurement in plates using low-cost equipment

P. Fromme, P. Loveday

Proceedings Volume 12951, 1295108 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3011626

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Wave propagation, Waveguides, Ultrasound transducers, Ultrasonics, Velocity measurements, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 25 April 2023 Poster + Paper

Poster + Paper

Guided ultrasonic wave monitoring techniques to assess bone implant loosening

Enze Chen, Krishnan Balasubramaniam, Prabhu Rajagopal, Paul Fromme

Proceedings Volume 12488, 1248825 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2659366

KEYWORDS: Bone, Waveguides, Wave propagation, Ultrasonics, Simulations, Biosensors

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Proceedings Article | 25 April 2023 Presentation + Paper

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Smart and secure medical device gateway for managing patient recovery

Vijayaraja Rathinasamy, Paul Fromme, Krishnan Balasubramaniam, Prabhu Rajagopal

Proceedings Volume 12488, 124881J (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2659070

KEYWORDS: Blockchain, Medicine, Computer security, Ecosystems, Data privacy, Databases, Data modeling, Medical devices, Data storage, Bone

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Proceedings Article | 25 April 2023 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Guided wave energy focusing and steering in composite laminates

F. Hervin, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 12488, 1248804 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2657435

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Phase velocity, Wave propagation, Waveguides, Composites, Beam steering, Structural health monitoring, Carbon fibers, Materials properties, Anisotropy

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Proceedings Article | 25 April 2023 Poster + Paper

Poster + Paper

Mode-converted Lamb wave sensitivity prediction for part-thickness crack-like defects

L. Lijian, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 12488, 1248821 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2657951

KEYWORDS: Scattering, Waveguides, Wave propagation, Structural health monitoring, Material fatigue, Aluminum, Nondestructive evaluation, Pulse signals, MATLAB, 3D modeling

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2022 Presentation + Paper

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Nondestructive ultrasonic quality testing of endovascular devices

Robert Earl, Richard Leask, Paul Fromme

Proceedings Volume 12048, 120480R (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2614511

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonics, Nondestructive evaluation, Safety, Medical devices

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2022 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Effect of material anisotropy on guided wave propagation and scattering in CFRP laminates

F. Hervin, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 12048, 120480G (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2612788

KEYWORDS: Scattering, Waveguides, Anisotropy, Wave propagation, Composites, Structural health monitoring, Laser scattering, Imaging arrays, Matrices, 3D modeling

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2021 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Composite porosity characterization using x-ray edge illumination phase contrast and ultrasonic techniques

D. Shoukroun, L. Massimi, M. Endrizzi, D. Bate, P. Fromme, A. Olivo

Proceedings Volume 11593, 115932M (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2582561

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Composites, Ultrasonics, Phase contrast, X-ray characterization, X-ray imaging, Structured optical fibers, Manufacturing, Damage detection, Computed tomography

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2021 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Guided wave propagation and scattering at composite delaminations

F. Hervin, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 11593, 115930Q (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2582363

KEYWORDS: Composites, Waveguides, Wave propagation, Anisotropy, Scattering, 3D modeling, Ultrasonics, Structural health monitoring, Polymers, Laser scattering

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2021 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Corrosion thickness loss monitoring using high-frequency guided ultrasonic waves

P. Fromme, B. Masserey

Proceedings Volume 11593, 115931I (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2582513

KEYWORDS: Corrosion, Waveguides, Ultrasonics, Wave propagation interference, Wave propagation, Transducers, Oceanography

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Proceedings Article | 23 April 2020 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Guided wave scattering analysis around a circular delamination in a quasi-isotropic fiber-composite laminate

L. Maio, F. Hervin, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 11381, 113810Q (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2559125

KEYWORDS: Scattering, Composites, Waveguides, Laser scattering, Transducers, Wave propagation, Ultrasonics, Reflection, Structural health monitoring, Damage detection

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Proceedings Article | 22 April 2020 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Composites impact damage detection and characterization using ultrasound and x-ray NDE techniques

Dana Shoukroun, Lorenzo Massimi, Marco Endrizzi, David Bate, Alesandro Olivo, Paul Fromme

Proceedings Volume 11381, 113810B (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2549078

KEYWORDS: Scattering, Refraction, Composites, Ultrasonography, X-rays, Ultrasonics, X-ray imaging, Absorption, X-ray computed tomography, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 22 April 2020 Paper

Paper

Modally selective nonlinear ultrasonic waves for characterization of pitting damage in whipple shields of spacecraft

Wuxiong Cao, Kai Wang, Lei Xu, Pengyu Zhou, Xiongbin Yang, Baojun Pang, Paul Fromme, Zhongqing Su

Proceedings Volume 11381, 113811M (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2557716

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Dispersion, Ultrasonics, Space operations, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 22 April 2020 Paper

Paper

Bone remodeling in additive manufactured porous implants changes the stress distribution

Vee San Cheong, Aadil Mumith, Melanie Coathup, Gordon Blunn, Paul Fromme

Proceedings Volume 11381, 113812V (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2558093

KEYWORDS: Bone, Finite element methods, Additive manufacturing, Safety, Titanium, Manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2019 Paper

Paper

High frequency guided wave defect imaging in monocrystalline silicon wafers

Mathieu Simon, Bernard Masserey, Jean-Luc Robyr, Paul Fromme

Proceedings Volume 10972, 1097206 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2513675

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Ultrasonics, Transducers, Wave propagation, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2019 Paper

Paper

Finite element modeling and validation of guided wave scattering

P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 10972, 1097225 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2513673

KEYWORDS: Scattering, Wave propagation, 3D modeling, Finite element methods, Ultrasonics, Modeling

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2018 Paper

Paper

Composite structures defect imaging

P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 10600, 106000C (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2294522

KEYWORDS: Composites, Ultrasonics, Waveguides, X-ray imaging, Wave propagation, Nondestructive evaluation

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2018 Paper

Paper

Silicon wafer defect detection using high frequency guided waves

Michael Lauper, Paul Fromme, Jean-Luc Robyr, Bernard Masserey

Proceedings Volume 10600, 106000G (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2294523

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Waveguides, Transducers, Scattering, Wave propagation, Ultrasonics, Defect detection

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Proceedings Article | 5 April 2017 Paper

Paper

Directionality of A0 Lamb wave mode scattering at defects

P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 10170, 101701N (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2260030

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Scattering, Ultrasonics, Sensors, Structural health monitoring, Computer simulations, Data processing, Transducers, Signal detection, Defect detection, Wave plates, 3D modeling, Interferometers

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Proceedings Article | 5 April 2017 Paper

Paper

High frequency guided wave propagation in monocrystalline silicon wafers

Marco Pizzolato, Bernard Masserey, Jean-Luc Robyr, Paul Fromme

Proceedings Volume 10170, 101702B (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2260035

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Waveguides, Wave propagation, Solar cells, Photovoltaics, Ultrasonics, Structural monitoring, Anisotropy, Phase velocity, Crystals, Transducers, 3D modeling

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2016 Paper

Paper

Corrosion monitoring using high-frequency guided waves

P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 9803, 980330 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2221893

KEYWORDS: Corrosion, Waveguides, Wave propagation, Ultrasonics, Wave propagation interference, Interferometers, Wave plates, Distance measurement, Nondestructive evaluation

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2016 Paper

Paper

Finite element modeling of guided wave scattering at delaminations in composite panels

B. I. Murat, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 9805, 98050S (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2220409

KEYWORDS: Composites, Scattering, Ultrasonics, Finite element methods, 3D modeling, Aerospace engineering, Wave propagation, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 23 March 2015 Paper

Paper

Development of an electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) for the noncontact excitation of guided ultrasonic waves

P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 9438, 943806 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2083839

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Transducers, Ultrasonics, Interferometers, Defect detection, Electromagnetism, Acoustics, Wave plates, Aerospace engineering, Aluminum

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Proceedings Article | 23 March 2015 Paper

Paper

Monitoring of hidden fatigue crack growth in multi-layer aircraft structures using high frequency guided waves

H. Chan, B. Masserey, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 9438, 94381Q (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2083840

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Aluminum, Ultrasonics, Transducers, Laser scattering, Aircraft structures, Optical testing, Wave propagation, Interferometers, Wave propagation interference

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2014 Paper

Paper

Monitoring of corrosion damage using high-frequency guided ultrasonic waves

D. Chew, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 9064, 90642F (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2046301

KEYWORDS: Corrosion, Waveguides, Ultrasonics, Wave propagation, Transducers, Wave propagation interference, Wave plates, Inspection, Interferometers, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2014 Paper

Paper

Guided ultrasonic waves for the monitoring of hidden fatigue crack growth in multi-layer aerospace structures

I. Najarre, E. Kostson, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 9064, 906426 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2046304

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Ultrasonics, Defect detection, Structural health monitoring, Aluminum, Interferometers, Aerospace engineering, Inspection, Optical testing, Aircraft structures

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2014 Paper

Paper

Guided ultrasonic waves for impact damage detection in composite panels

B. I. S. Murat, P. Khalili, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 9064, 906419 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2046309

KEYWORDS: Composites, Waveguides, Wave propagation, Scattering, Finite element methods, Ultrasonics, Laser scattering, Structured optical fibers, 3D modeling, Transducers

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 2014 Paper

Paper

Noncontact monitoring of fatigue crack growth using high frequency guided waves

B. Masserey, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 9061, 90611D (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2046312

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Ultrasonics, Interferometers, Wave propagation, Transducers, Scattering, Optical testing, Aluminum, Laser scattering, Optical microscopes

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2013 Paper

Paper

Noncontact measurement of guided ultrasonic wave scattering for fatigue crack characterization

P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 8692, 86921N (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2009460

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Transducers, Ultrasonics, Wave plates, Scattering, Aerospace engineering, Laser scattering, Interferometers, Aluminum, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 17 April 2013 Paper

Paper

Monitoring of corrosion damage using high-frequency guided ultrasonic waves

Paul Fromme

Proceedings Volume 8695, 869502 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2009458

KEYWORDS: Corrosion, Waveguides, Ultrasonics, Wave propagation, Transducers, Wave plates, Wave propagation interference, Interferometers, Nondestructive evaluation, Inspection

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Proceedings Article | 17 April 2013 Paper

Paper

Detection of impact damage in composite panels using guided ultrasonic waves

Bibi Intan Suraya Murat, Paul Fromme

Proceedings Volume 8695, 869506 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2009459

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Composites, Wave propagation, Ultrasonics, Scattering, Transducers, Signal attenuation, Phase velocity, Wave plates, Carbon

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2012 Paper

Paper

High-frequency guided ultrasonic waves for the detection of hidden defects in multi-layer aerospace structures

B. Masserey, C. Raemy, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 8348, 834815 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915193

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Ultrasonics, Wave propagation, Defect detection, Transducers, Aluminum, Aerospace engineering, Wave plates, Inspection, Interferometers

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2012 Paper

Paper

Simulation of ultrasonic NCF composites testing using 3D finite element model

Z. Liu, N. Saffari, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 8348, 83481F (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915195

KEYWORDS: Composites, Ultrasonics, 3D modeling, Epoxies, Wave propagation, Manufacturing, Multiple scattering, Scattering, Signal attenuation, Chemical elements

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2011 Paper

Paper

Hybrid model prediction of guided wave array system detection sensitivity for the SHM of fatigue cracks in large structures

P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 7984, 79840T (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.879911

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Waveguides, Scattering, Wave propagation, Structural health monitoring, Transducers, Systems modeling, Ultrasonics, Detector arrays, Wave plates

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Proceedings Article | 31 March 2011 Paper

Paper

Monitoring of hidden damage in multi-layered aerospace structures using high-frequency guided waves

A. Semoroz, B. Masserey, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 7984, 798403 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.879913

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Transducers, Ultrasonics, Wave propagation, Aluminum, Defect detection, Wave plates, Inspection, Manufacturing, Aerospace engineering

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2010 Paper

Paper

Influence of guided ultrasonic wave scattering directionality on the detection sensitivity for SHM of fatigue cracks

P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 7650, 76501M (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.848621

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Ultrasonics, Scattering, Structural health monitoring, Transducers, Wave plates, Defect detection, Wave propagation, Sensors, Distributed computing

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2010 Paper

Paper

Monitoring of fatigue crack growth using guided ultrasonic waves

B. Masserey, E. Kostson, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 7647, 76470D (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.848622

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonics, Waveguides, Interferometers, Optical testing, Wave propagation, Aluminum, Inspection, Transducers, Aircraft structures, Wave plates

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Proceedings Article | 8 April 2009 Paper

Paper

Structural health monitoring of plates with surface features using guided ultrasonic waves

P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 7295, 729517 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.815530

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Waveguides, Ultrasonics, Structural health monitoring, Signal processing, Sensors, Wave plates, Damage detection, Wave propagation, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 30 March 2009 Paper

Paper

Defect detection in stiffened plate structures using coupled Rayleigh-like waves

B. Masserey, P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 7292, 72920L (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.815526

KEYWORDS: Wave plates, Defect detection, Transducers, Wave propagation, Ultrasonics, Reflection, Inspection, Waveguides, Aluminum, Superposition

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2008 Paper

Paper

Health monitoring of plate structures using guided waves

P. Fromme

Proceedings Volume 6935, 69350W (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.776236

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Waveguides, Aluminum, Signal processing, Sensors, Wave propagation, Defect detection, Wave plates, Scattering, Signal detection

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Proceedings Volume Editor (7)

SPIE Conference Volume | 1 June 2023

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XVII

SPIE Conference Volume | 26 April 2022

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XVI

SPIE Conference Volume | 6 May 2021

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XV

SPIE Conference Volume | 3 June 2020

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XIV

SPIE Conference Volume | 9 July 2019

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XIII

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Conference Committee Involvement (15)

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XIX

17 March 2025 | Vancouver, Canada

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XVIII

25 March 2024 | Long Beach, California, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XVII

13 March 2023 | Long Beach, California, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XVI

7 March 2022 | Long Beach, California, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XV

8 March 2021 | Online Only, California, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XIV

27 April 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XIII

4 March 2019 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XII

5 March 2018 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems XI

26 March 2017 | Portland, Oregon, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems X

21 March 2016 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems IX

9 March 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems VIII

10 March 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems VII

11 March 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems VI

12 March 2012 | San Diego, California, United States

Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems V

7 March 2011 | San Diego, California, United States

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