Robert Lea

Feature Writer

B.Sc. STEM

Robert is a Freelance Science Journalist with a STEM BSc. He specializes in Physics, Space, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Quantum Physics, and SciComm. Robert is an ABSW member, and aWCSJ 2019 and IOP Fellow.

Articles from Robert

Regional Spotlight: Infrared Sensors in North America

Infrared sensors have a wide range of applications, with North America currently dominating the global merger for this technology.

16 May 2023

Regional Spotlight: Infrared Sensors in Europe

In this regional spotlight article, AZoSensors discusses the current state of infrared sensors in Europe, as well as new developments and future opportunities.

8 May 2023

Regional Spotlight: Image Sensors in Asia-Pacific

AZoSensors offers insight into the current image sensor market across key countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

13 Mar 2023

Regional Spotlight: Quantum Sensors in the UK

Quantum sensor advances in the United Kingdom are explored in this AZoSensors technology spotlight series.

14 Feb 2023

Regional Spotlight: Quantum Sensors in Germany

In this article, AZoSensors investigates Germany's involvement with the quantum sensors industry, discussing some of the most notable players and developments.

9 Jan 2023

An A to Z of the Artemis I Mission's Sensor Systems

In this article, AZoSensors offers an alphabetic rundown of the sensors carried by Artemis I in its primary and secondary payloads is presented.

13 Dec 2022

Splitting Up the Sensors in NASA's InSight Mission

Learn more about how sensor technology in NASA's InSight mission is measuring the "vital signs" of Mars

22 Oct 2021

Using Touchscreen Data to Better Understand Learning Strategies

By taking touchscreen data collected by a learning application, researchers have laid out a possible framework for the improvement of 'virtual tutor' teaching tools.

27 Jul 2021

The Role of Drones and Sensors when Monitoring Wildfires

The frequency of wildfires is steadily rising as climate change creates increasingly favorable conditions for such conflagrations. Dry leaves and plant life, a lack of soil moisture, and increased temperatures amongst other conditions provide fuel for such infernos and have significantly increased what is known as wildfire season.

6 Jul 2021

The Future of Wearable Health Analysis Tools for Footballers

Amongst the hype and excitement for the return of the beautiful game to stadiums with fans back in attendance came a stark reminder that the health of these sportsmen and women, admired by millions, must not be neglected.

22 Jun 2021