Dr. Ekaterina Iakovleva | Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Research engineer, CEA, List, France
Dr. Ekaterina Iakovleva, a research engineer at CEA List in France, has been honored with the prestigious Best Researcher Award š in the field of engineering. Her groundbreaking work has significantly advanced the frontiers of engineering research, contributing to technological innovations with global implications. Dr. Iakovleva’s dedication, expertise, and pioneering spirit have been instrumental in shaping the future of engineering. Her exceptional achievements reflect the pinnacle of excellence in the scientific community and serve as an inspiration to aspiring researchers worldwide. Congratulations to Dr. Ekaterina Iakovleva for this well-deserved recognition! š
Profile
Academic and Professional Background
Dr. Ekaterina Iakovleva is a distinguished academic and research engineer with a remarkable journey. She earned her Masterās degree in applied mathematics from Novosibirsk State University, Russia, in 2000, and another Masterās degree in numerical analysis from the UniversitĆ© Pierre et Marie Curie, France, in 2002. In 2004, she achieved her Ph.D. in applied mathematics from the prestigious Ecole Polytechnique, France. š Dr. Iakovleva has held notable postdoctoral positions, including at the Laboratoire des Signaux et SystĆØmes, Supelec, France, in 2005, and at CEA-LIST, Gif-sur-Yvette, France, in 2006. Since 2007, she has been a Research Engineer specializing in ultrasound imaging at CEA-LIST. Her research interests encompass 2D and 3D ultrasound imaging, synthetic aperture imaging techniques, and their applications to real-time nondestructive testing. Currently, she is dedicated to developing the ultrasound imaging module in the CIVA software package. Dr. Iakovleva has also played a key role in the advancement of real-time imaging algorithms in the ACQUIRE software and in the Gekko portable phased-array system. š
Research and Innovations
š¬ Dr. Iakovleva has been actively involved in numerous completed and ongoing research projects, boasting an impressive citation index of 906 on ResearchGate. Notably, her collaboration with Eddyfi Technologies, Canada, from 2016 to 2018, yielded significant outcomes. This collaboration led to the publication of a research article in NDT & E International š and the successful patenting of her work under publication number EP3526597 in 2016. Her dedication to research and her fruitful collaborations underscore her substantial contributions to the field of environmental science. š
Professional Memberships
š¤ Dr. Iakovleva has established collaborations with esteemed researchers, including Habib Ammari, Professor at ETH ZĆ¼rich, and Dominique Lesselier, Senior Researcher Emeritus at Laboratoire des Signaux et SystĆØmes, SupĆ©lec, France. Her network within the academic community highlights her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Since 2009, she has served as the CEA Expert in ultrasonic NDT modeling, showcasing her expertise and leadership in the field. Dr. Iakovleva’s collaborative efforts and her role as an expert underscore her significant contributions to the realm of environmental science and ultrasonic testing. š
Areas of Research
š Dr. Iakovleva’s research encompasses a broad spectrum of areas within ultrasound imaging and nondestructive testing. Her expertise spans 2D and 3D ultrasound imaging, synthetic aperture imaging techniques, as well as TFM (Total Focusing Method), PWI (Plane Wave Imaging), and CWI (Cylindrical Wave Imaging). She specializes in adaptive methods applied to complex geometries and materials, aiming to enhance real-time nondestructive testing processes. š Dr. Iakovleva’s diverse research interests reflect her dedication to advancing the field and developing innovative solutions to address the challenges in ultrasound imaging and nondestructive testing. š
Contributions
š Dr. Iakovleva, a research engineer specializing in ultrasound imaging for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) at CEA-LIST, is at the forefront of innovation. Her groundbreaking developments and algorithms serve as pivotal components of the world’s leading simulation and analysis software for NDT, the CIVA software package. Since 2007, she has actively contributed to numerous industrial and research projects, leading to the filing of 12 patents and the publication of numerous scientific articles. Dr. Iakovleva has emerged as a significant authority in advanced ultrasound imaging for NDT applications within her department, symbolizing excellence and expertise. š
Award
š Dr. Ekaterina Iakovleva, a distinguished figure in the field of ultrasound imaging for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) at CEA-LIST, has been nominated for the prestigious Best Researcher Award. With her groundbreaking contributions and innovative algorithms, she has significantly advanced the realm of NDT. Dr. Iakovleva’s pivotal role in the development of the renowned CIVA software package.Ā underscores her remarkable expertise. Her extensive involvement in industrial and research projects since 2007 has resulted in 12 patents and numerous scientific publications, solidifying her position as a leading authority in advanced ultrasound imaging for NDT applications. š
Publications Top Notes
Simulation and processing tools for the design and performance evaluation of FMC-TFM techniques
Development of the specular echoes estimator to predict relevant modes for Total Focusing Method imaging
Development of methods for the analysis of multi-mode TFM images
Surface estimation methods with phased-arrays for adaptive ultrasonic imaging in complex components
Implementation of a GPU accelerated total focusing reconstruction method within CIVA software
Multi-mode TFM imaging with artifacts filtering using CIVA UT forwards modelsModelling of weld inspection by using a paraxial ray-tracing
Performance evaluation of total focusing method on GPP and GPU
Transfer function approach based on simulation results for the determination of pod curves
Simulation supported POD: Methodology and HFET validation case