The People Behind the Scans

Our team brings together expertise across engineering, materials, and the life sciences, united by a shared interest in what XCT can reveal. Whether you are an experienced user or completely new to the technique, someone here is ready to help you get the most from it. To find out how to access the facility and apply for scan time, visit our Access and How to Apply page.

Dr Alexandros Petalas — Assistant Professor

Alexandros works in geotechnical engineering, where he uses XCT to study how soils behave and deform under load without disturbing the sample. Full profile

Dr Ioanna Zougrou — Senior Experimental Officer

Ioanna is the laboratory's senior experimental officer, specialising in materials characterisation and supporting users through every stage of a scan, from setup to analysis. Full profile

Dr Gustavo Pinzon Forero — Assistant Professor

Gustavo is Assistant Professor in X-ray Computed Tomography, with a focus on imaging the internal structure of materials and understanding how that structure relates to their behaviour. Full profile 

Dr Alessandro Borghi — Assistant Professor

Alessandro works in biomedical engineering, where XCT supports his research on bone and the design of patient-specific medical devices. Full profile

Dr Marta Serrani — Assistant Professor

Marta works in biomedical engineering, with interests in biomaterials and medical devices, where XCT helps reveal the internal structure that governs how they perform. Full profile