Associate Head of School for Computer Science and Engineering
I began my career as a Maintenance Technician and further developed my industrial experience as an Engineer in the manufacturing sector. This included roles in product design and process engineering. Following this, I spent a number of years in the education sector. This included lecturing, pedagogical development, and department management.
My PhD is in Advanced Maintenance Techniques, specifically the effectiveness of maintenance strategies in the automotive supply chain. I have continued to work with industry for the purpose of research, improvement activities, and exploring commercial opportunities.
Teaching and supervision
I teach:
- Engineering Mechanics.
- Advanced Maintenance Practices.
Research interests for potential research students
Advanced Maintenance strategies
Industry 4.0
Industry 5.0
Advanced Manufacturing Techniques.
Industry 4.0
Industry 5.0
Advanced Manufacturing Techniques.
Research
My research is focused on the effectiveness of advanced maintenance strategies within a manufacturing environment. This includes:
- Condition based maintenance
- I4.0 & I5.0
- The human element & Organisational Culture
- Enabling and inhibiting factors for effective maintenance performance
- Advanced Maintenance Strategies and their role in a manufacturing environment
- The importance of the human element as an enabling factor for modern maintenance practices