Current Position:Magnetics Engineer at Splashpower Ltd
Date of Birth: 25th February 1972
Educational Achievements
- PhD in Physics, 1999: Theoretical and experimental magnetism from Bath University (won "Outstanding Research" Award).
- BSc in Astrophysics, 1994: Upper second class from Leeds University
Industrial Achievements
- BioRobotics Ltd 2001 - 2003
- Hands-on management of three projects developing microfluidic dispensing for the manufacture of microarrays.
- Prototype-to-product using microfabrication techniques such as KOH and plasma etching, laser machining, electroplating, micromoulding, rapid prototyping, injection moulding, LIGA, hot/cold embossing, EDM and conventional CNC. Basic 3D CAD modelling.
- Built video microscopy system and used high-speed imaging for the evaluation of inkjet devices.
- Modelling systems using MathCAD, MatLab, Ansys, Excel, VBA, and VB 6.
- Intellectual property manager for BioRobotics.
- Lead inventor on 5 patents and named on 1 other.
- Cambridge University 1999-2001
- Successful TCS programme with Cambridge University Engineering Department and BioRobotics Ltd working on new product development in micro-fluidics. Concept-to-customer in 3 months at 15% of the cost of the main competitor. Over £2million sold so far.
- Bath University Post-doctoral 1998-1999
- 3 month position working for DERA and Bath University continuing PhD work. (Bridged gap between PHD and TCS)
- Bath University CASE Award PHD 1995-1998
- Industrially sponsored Physics PhD with quarterly reports to DERA.
- Designed and built three computer controlled experimental rigs for measuring the properties of magnetic materials under dynamic loading using a novel non-invasive measurement method.
- Wrote data acquisition software and VB data-mining macros.
- Designed and wrote software for modelling hysteresis in magnetic materials under the effects of complex field and stress histories, which predicted an effect previously unseen experimentally.
Transferable skills
- Project management: Currently managing short, medium and long term projects plus a 2 year TCS program, 3 month postdoctoral and a 3 year PhD. Familiar with Microsoft Project and formal product development methods.
- People management: Managing 2 colleagues. Previously industrial supervisor on multiple Cambridge University M.Eng. student projects for BioRobotics Ltd.
- Presentation skills: Technology demonstration to senior management board, given papers at international conferences e.g. SPIE, Intermag and M.M.M., given short course at work and many internal presentations.
- Personnel skills: Constantly working with people from different backgrounds and fields such as microbiology, engineering, physics, sales, marketing and production
Personal Achievements
- 2003: Currently teaching Ansys 7.0 multi-physics and learning Pro Engineer.
- 2003: Co-founder and designer of www.whatprice.co.uk an up and coming consumer watchdog website.
- 2002-present: Learning Karate - currently green belt (7th Kyu).
- 2001: Learnt to ski.
- 2000: Gained Member status of the Institute of Physics and became a Chartered Physicist.
- 1999: Deryck Chesterman medal for outstanding research in physics.
- 1997-98: Captain of the physics 5-a-side football team.
- 1993: Charity hitchhike to Paris for Leeds Rag week.
- 1986-1990: Represented Lincolnshire at pool and won over 30 trophies.
- 1984-1988: In school football, rugby, hockey and athletics teams.
References:
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