While working at Bournemouth University, Dr. Hammad Nazir contributed significantly to the development and patenting of an innovative wireless corrosion sensor designed to enhance the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure such as bridges, aircraft, military vehicles, and gas pipelines.
The sensor represents a major advancement over traditional systems by enabling early-stage defect detection before corrosion becomes critical. This proactive approach reduces the need for costly repairs and can extend the lifespan of structures and machinery. Unlike existing corrosion sensors that rely on wired connections and are limited to metallic surfaces, this novel device is completely wireless and functional on both metallic and non-metallic surfaces—offering remote, continuous monitoring capabilities even beneath coatings and surface layers.
Originally inspired by heritage preservation challenges at the Bovington Tank Museum in Dorset, this research progressed to secure patents in both the UK and the US. It has since been piloted with infrastructure companies in North America, delivering measurable commercial benefits.
Now at the University of South Wales, Dr. Nazir continues to explore industrial applications of this technology and is open to collaborative opportunities with research, engineering, and construction partners. The sensor system offers particular value to industries managing large fleets or static assets, where undetected corrosion poses long-term operational and financial risks.