Professor Ian Woodhead is Lincoln Agritech’s Chief Scientist and Group Manager of the Lincoln Technology Group.
With almost 40 years’ experience in sensor development, his main research interests are measuring the broadband dielectric properties of composite materials including water content, physical measurements using microwave and mm waves, and high speed electronics.
Professor Woodhead has created a number of globally-marketed sensors, including devices to evaluate the performance of electric fences, the Aquaflex electronic soil moisture sensor, and the Bluelab Pulse meter for water content and conductivity in hydroponics.
Professor Woodhead was awarded the Royal Society Te Aparangi’s Scott Medal in 2017; the engineering science and technology award was presented in recognition of the wide range of sensors he has developed for the agricultural and environmental sectors.
[February 2020]