{"id":19022,"date":"2021-01-21T10:44:16","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T10:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/sustainable-agriculture\/?page_id=19022"},"modified":"2021-01-21T10:56:54","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T10:56:54","slug":"ed-hill-king","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/sustainable-agriculture\/training\/meet-our-students\/ed-hill-king\/","title":{"rendered":"Ed Hill King"},"content":{"rendered":"

Novel non-destructive detection of internal defects in potatoes<\/strong>\"\"<\/p>\n

I have carried a fascination for nature and agriculture with me from an early age. As a natural problem solver, I gained a\u00a0degree in engineering, studying \u2018Electronic Engineering with Music Technology Systems\u2019 at the University of York, developing a toolset for finding new and tangible solutions to real-world problems and being awarded a first for my project using machine learning for assessment of Parkinson\u2019s disease. Many of the most poignant problems we face, both as a species and as a planet, are environmental and agricultural in nature.<\/p>\n

I taught myself how to develop video games aged 11 and have been programming ever since; more recently I taught myself to paint. I find that each new artform offers a unique perspective with which to tackle problems in a lateral and innovative way. Fuelled by a passion for sustainability, I was twice elected as campaigns and fundraising officer for my university\u2019s vegan society and volunteered at the university\u2019s low-waste ethical foods shop. I also served on the parkour society committee, building a flourishing and active community.<\/p>\n

Studying for a PhD is the perfect opportunity to discover new knowledge and develop practical skills to tackle the world\u2019s most pressing issues. I hope to contribute to the drive toward sustainability and the advancement of human ingenuity.<\/p>\n

In my project I am exploring how non-destructive methods can be used to detect internal defects in the potato. Venturing into avenues of spectroscopy, ultrasound and machine learning, I aspire to discover and innovate new and efficient methods of defect detection and identification.<\/p>\n

Based at: Lancaster University<\/p>\n

Industry Partner: Produce World<\/p>\n

\"Lancaster\"Produce<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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