Personal Statement |
I have a background in optical physics and have utilised this throughout my career from academia to industrial research and on into management. Along the way I have developed new technologies and techniques to solve challenges and improve understanding. I now lead an applied research group within R&D and am responsible for the identification and testing of new ideas and technologies and taking the ones with promise through to trialling with customers. As part of this I work on strategic planning and also have customer facing roles to promote the company.
For a full listing of academic publications and presentations see the presented work section. A full list of courses completed can be found here. |
Key Skills |
• Experienced in the initialisation of new projects and the solving of problems during project evolution. Able to flexibly adapt to new challenges and balance long- and short-term requirements.
• Able to developed tools and methodologies for the rapid assessment of customer requirements and the means to fulfil these needs ranging from same-day enhancements through to long term projects. • Experienced in developing rapid-prototyping techniques for trialling new techniques and systems whilst ensuring the resultant products can be effectively applied to current technology portfolios. • Working with hardware, software and mechanical engineers both internally and from external companies, as well as close collaboration with manufacturing, has given me a wide breadth of technical understanding into system requirements and constraints as well as the means to move new technologies into production. • Working with marketing and applications departments, as well as working with customers and conducting trials at customer sites has given me a good understanding of real-world requirement and considerations. • Knowledge of image analysis, advanced statistical techniques have given me the ability to process large volumes of complex data and provide specific outcomes to aid in the development of new products and services. • Working on various projects with universities whilst in industry, coupled with my academic experience has given me experience in academic and industrial partnerships. |
Employment |
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| 2016 - Current |
Bühler UK Ltd, United Kingdom
Head of Sensor Development Coordinating a team of highly skilled engineers in the development of new technologies from initial concepts through to testing with customers. Provide support for the team as well as the recruitment of new team members. I have worked to assess the risks and returns of new technologies through road mapping processes and run projects to develop the research needed to provide a pipeline of new technology for the development teams. I work with external parties and Universities as well as setting up and running a number of government grants. |
| 2011 - 2016 |
Bühler UK Ltd, United Kingdom
Research Engineer Worked on the assessment of a range of projects and technologies. Developed Matlab software and used statistical techniques to aid understanding of customer needs then simulated and implemented new solutions. Took a number of such projects from first assessment through prototyping and field testing and in to production. These developments culminated in a Queens's Award for Innovation in 2019. I also worked on toxin reduction research and supported in house testing of challenging customer requirements. |
| 2008 - 2011 |
Macquarie University, Australia
Research Associate in the Optical Biomedical Imaging and Sensing Group Published 8 papers. Assisted in the setup of the research group, including the initialisation of projects and training of PhD students. Research included the study of biological interactions between quantum dots and living cells, algorithms to identify potential medical issues in human skin tissue and the writing of custom ray-tracing software to simulate non-linear optical system. |
| 2006 - 2008 |
Hokkaido University, Japan
Post Doctoral Researcher in the Quantum Matter Physics Group Published 5 papers. Designed and constructed ultra-fast laser experiments to investigate the propagation of surface acoustic waves and the vibrational properties of nano-structures. |
Education |
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| 2002 - 2006 |
University of Southampton, United Kingdom
PhD in the Ultra fast Quantum Optics Group Thesis title: Light-Matter Interactions on Nano-Structured Metallic Films. Published 11 papers. Studied the fundamental properties of surface plasmons and Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering. Aided in the development of single molecule detecting substrates, patented. |
| 1998 - 2002 |
University of Southampton, United Kingdom
MSc in Physics with Photonics 1st Class honours Final year project: Optical switching using photorefractive materials. |
| 1996 - 1998 |
Colyton Grammar School
A levels: Physics (A); Mathematics (A); Geography (B); General Studies (B). |
| 1991 - 1996 |
Axe Valley Comprehensive School
G.C.S.Es: Double Science (A*), Geography (A*), Mathematics (A), Technology (A), English Literature (B), English Language (C), French (C), Expressive Arts (C). |
Interests |
I enjoy running, trekking and outdoor activities along with photography, travel and speaking Japanese.
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