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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.

Qualifications

  • MSc (Dist.) Product Design
  • BA (Hons) Design & Technology

Languages Spoken

English

Available to Supervise Doctoral Students

No