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Redmond, Washington, United States

- Led cross-functional research teams in development of novel hardware and software required for interaction with AR/VR environments; spanning areas such as haptics, novel actuators and sensors, machine learning, modelling, control algorithms, EMG, UX, and wearability Responsible for the development of the teams roadmaps, plans, schedules and budget requirements. - Developed requirement documents for R&D projects, coordinating their validation and verification.- Drove the delivery and execution of interdisciplinary research projects from concept creation through to pilot manufacturing in an agile environment, whilst incorporating the waterfall requirements of manufacturing- Identified and drove down project risks and led the teams through processes required for key down selections- Designed, built and validated characterisation platforms for actuators and sensors (both rigid and soft), and characterisation of the human skin.

Undertook multi-year user driven research in providing haptic feedback for improving prosthetic control.Worked alongside rehabilitation doctors and occupational therapists to drive research towards patient’s needs; culminating in end-user device assessment and feedback. Supervised master's and undergraduate students in using machine learning to develop novel EMG control algorithms for upper limb prosthetics. Taught laboratory for a variety of engineering subjects (Software, Electrical, Biomedical)

Led and Managed staff across the Mathematics and Science teaching faculties.- Co-Led the creation of an innovative integrated Maths, Science, and Technology syllabus to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes whilst still meeting government syllabus requirements- Responsible for staff recruitment, training and development, teaching planning and roadmapping, faculty budgets, compliance management and documentation.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), School Of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic And Biomedical Engineering

Research focused designing haptic feedback to improve prosthetic hand control. Work spanned hardware design, build and characterisation.

Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Electrical, Computer And Telecommunications Engineering

Research focused on using machine learning to identify a person's emotion based on their body gait and posture during walking.

Graduate Diploma In Education, Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechatronic Engineering, 1St Class Honours