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Kenny Hey Tow

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+46 10 228 41 24

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kenny.heytow@ri.se

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Kista

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0000-0002-9591-3958

Kenny Hey Tow has a PhD in Photonics.

He joined RISE in 2018 and is a Senior Scientist at the Optical Fiber Sensors Group. He is working with industrial and non‐academic partners on fibre-optic sensor projects leading to prototypes and industrial implementation.

Before joining RISE, he worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the Group for Fibre Optics laboratory of Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland for five years where he managed and participated in research projects related to optical fibre sensing and specialty fibres. From October 2016 till May 2018, he was the project manager of an Innovative Training Network FINESSE (FIbre NErvous Sensing SystEms), a collaborative research and training network funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska - Curie grant agreement n° 722509. This ITN gathers 26 European universities, research centers and industrial partners with complementary expertise with the ultimate vision of widespread implementation of distributed optical fibre sensor systems for a safer society.

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Hydrogen leak detection using fiber optics

Hydrogen is becoming increasingly important for clean energy and industry. However, the use of hydrogen also presents safety challenges. This project is developing a sensor for monitoring hydrogen leaks over long distances.

Graphene-coated optical fibers for sensor applications

Optical fiber coatings are essential for the performance and reliability of the optical fiber in application. In this project, RISE developed a nanocomposite coating using graphene oxide and polyimide, and validated its potential …

Smartmooring - reliability and energy efficiency by embedded sensing

The Smartmooring project develops sensor-equipped mooring components for marine energy systems. The in-situ sensors will enable data-driven design optimizations, predictive maintenance, and in-operation optimization of energy yiel…

Distributed moisture and leakage sensing in buildings

The purpose of the project was to evaluate the technical and commercial feasibility of an innovative idea and method for moisture and leakage measurement with distributed fiber optic sensor technology. The technology has the poten…

Fiber Optic Moisture Measurement in Transformers

The moisture content of the oil and the insulating material is an important parameter for determining the health condition of a transformer. Availible sensors only measure an average of oil bulk. Using a fiber optic probe, the moi…

Digitized Refractory-Lining Monitoring in Steelmaking

Fiber optic temperature measurements enable condition-based maintenance of refractory lining steelmaking processes. Expected effects are increased safety, fewer lining changes, more efficient use of refractory bricks, and energy s…

PhotonHub Europe - training and innovation support in photonics

You'll find photonics almost everywhere, from cameras and traffic lights to within advanced medical equipment and telecom systems. This project is a pan-European collaboration where expertise and resources in photonics are made av…

Pressure sensors for machine integration and harsh environments (fiber

Fail-safe machinery is fundamental to industrial competitiveness, and monitoring of equipment condition is crucial. In this project, we developed fiber optic pressure sensors for integration in heavy machinery.

Fiber optic sensors, European training network FINESSE

Fiber optic sensing technologies was in focus in this Innovative Training Network (ITN) funded within EU H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie program.

Meet our scientists

We have been conducting research for 20+ years in photonics and optical fibers that can be used as sensors. We have two supporting laboratories, one in Kista (Stockholm) and one in Hudiksvall. Our researchers have deep expertise i…

Digital Acoustic Sensing – Turn telecom fibres into microphone arrays

DAS is a new technology for using fiber optic cable as a sensor to measure temperature and vibration, e.g., in bedrock or underwater. The technology transforms optical telecom fiber into a long series of fiber optic hydrophones ca…

Fiber optic sensors

Fiber optic sensors are insensitive to electromagnetic fields, can be interrogated at a distance, and can withstand harsh environments.

Fiber optics

Want to measure temperature at hundreds of positions in a harsh environment? Do you need to bring intelligence into systems where you can't use electricity? Do you want to develop new solutions for minimally invasive surgery? Then…

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