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Personal Statement
I’m a Professor in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. I gained a PhD in magnetic microscopy from the University of Plymouth in 2002, and worked at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Bristol, from 2003 to 2008. I also hold a first degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Plymouth.
I joined the University of Strathclyde as a lecturer in 2008. I was promoted to senior lecturer in 2011, reader in 2014, then professor in 2017. My research focuses on the investigation of hearing systems in insects to inspire the development of new acoustic and ultrasonic sensors and systems. I am also interested in sustainable engineering through the process of remanufacturing, the development of new biomedical sensors, and the use of ultrasound in manufacturing.
I am Director of the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering at Strathclyde, and have featured in more than 80 publications. I’m also the Co-Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Ultrasonic Engineering.
Expertise & Capabilities
- Bioacoustics
- Acoustic Engineering
- Ultrasound
- Microscopy
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests primarily focus on the theory and practical implementation of analogue electronics for the BEng and MEng courses in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. I am also involved in teaching microcontroller programming and interfacing. I assist in teaching biomedical electronics in the Biomedical Engineering department. I also supervise a number of students in individual or group projects.
Research Interests
My research is interdisciplinary, spanning from biology to engineering, physics, maths and biomedicine. The long term goal of my cross-disciplinary research is to translate the findings from fundamental research in biological sensory systems to inspire novel artificial sensor and transducer systems, primarily relating to acoustics, ultrasonics and non-destructive evaluation. Furthermore, I am interested in how engineering impacts on the environment, and I am actively involved in research into remanufacturing as a process for sustainable engineering. I was awarded a European Research Council Consolidator Grant at the end of 2013. This large grant provided me with long term funds to enable further development and capacity building of my research team in the area of Biologically Inspired Acoustic Systems.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, The Development of a Novel Electromagnetic Force Microscope, University of Plymouth
Award Date: 1 Jan 2002
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronic Engineering, University of Plymouth
Award Date: 1 Jan 1998
Keywords
- acoustics
- biomimetics
- hearing
- vibrometry
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Novel directional microphone design for speech enhancement in complex environments
Windmill, J., Jackson, J. & Uttamchandani, D.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/07/15 → 28/02/19
Project: Research
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Evolution of directional hearing in moths via conversion of bat detection devices to asymmetric pressure gradient receivers
Reid, A., Marin-Cudraz, T., Windmill, J. F. C. & Greenfield, M. D., 29 Nov 2016, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . 113, 48, p. E7740-E7748 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The anti-bat strategy of ultrasound absorption: the wings of nocturnal moths (Bombycoidea: Saturniidae) absorb more ultrasound than the wings of diurnal moths (Chalcosiinae: Zygaenoidea: Zygaenidae)
Ntelezos, A., Guarato, F. & Windmill, J. F. C., 15 Jan 2017, In: Biology Open. 6, 1, p. 109-117 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile6 Citations (Scopus)136 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Data for: "Non-destructive analysis of the mechanical properties of 3D-printed materials"
Domingo-Roca, R. (Creator), Mulvana, H. E. (Creator), Windmill, J. (Creator), Jackson, J. (Creator) & Asciak, L. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 7 Feb 2022
DOI: 10.15129/50ef1b15-6eb0-4855-929d-f465bbe62ae1
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Supplementary material from "Material stiffness variation in mosquito antennae"
Saltin, B. D. (Creator), Matsumura, Y. (Contributor), Reid, A. B. (Contributor), Windmill, J. (Contributor), Gorb, S. N. (Contributor) & Jackson, J. C. (Contributor), figshare, 9 Mar 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.4492862.v1
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Prizes
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2023 IEEE Sensors Journal Best Paper Runner-Up Award
Diaz Garcia, Lara (Recipient), Reid, Andrew Baxter (Recipient), Jackson-Camargo, Joseph (Recipient) & Windmill, James (Recipient), 28 Jul 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society (FRMS).
Windmill, James (Recipient), Jan 2010
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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MicroTech 2016
James Windmill (Participant)
17 Mar 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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International Conference on Remanufacturing 2015
James Windmill (Organiser)
14 Jun 2015 → 16 Jun 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organiser of major conference
Equipment
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Microscope 3D scanning laser vibrometer
Electronic And Electrical EngineeringFacility/equipment: Equipment