Matthew Archer
Senior Lecturer
Background
With 25 years of experience teaching in higher education within the design sector, I have cultivated a dynamic career that bridges academia and industry. My work spans student mentorship to fostering innovation through interdisciplinary design thinking. I’ve collaborated extensively with industry partners, integrating real-world projects into teaching to enhance student employability and relevance. Passionate about nurturing creative talent, I value the relationship and design impact between humanity and nature, and more recently, the advancement of the technological landscape.
Specialist Subjects
- Design Thinking (Responsible Innovation)
- 3D CAD
Professional and/or Research Experience
Commercial Experience:
Expertise in the breakage, repair, replacement and analysis of Automotive Glass:
- Patents Title: W0038916A1: Repair of Flaws or Voids in Bodies: Published: 06.07.2000
- Patent Title: W09739879A1: Damage Repair: Published: 30.10.1997
Academic Collaborative Partnerships:
A range of research & consultancy projects with Industry, covering Product Research & Surveys, Design & Development, Prototyping Testing, Analysis & Evaluation, CAD Modelling and Design for Manufacture.
Expertise in the breakage, repair, replacement and analysis of Automotive Glass:
- Patents Title: W0038916A1: Repair of Flaws or Voids in Bodies: Published: 06.07.2000
- Patent Title: W09739879A1: Damage Repair: Published: 30.10.1997
Academic Collaborative Partnerships:
A range of research & consultancy projects with Industry, covering Product Research & Surveys, Design & Development, Prototyping Testing, Analysis & Evaluation, CAD Modelling and Design for Manufacture.
Qualifications
- MSc (Dist.) Product Design
- BA (Hons) Design & Technology
Languages Spoken
English
Available to Supervise Doctoral Students
No