Chief Technology Officer – PulmoBioMed Ltd

June 2025 – present

As CTO at PBM, I’m responsible for keeping the science, engineering, and operations running smoothly — and fixing things when they don’t. My role spans from hands-on problem solving to long-term innovation. On any given day, that might mean optimising manufacturing processes on our 3D printers, running statistical analyses to improve product performance, automating parts of our sales workflow, or diving into the physics behind new coating technologies.

At heart, I connect the dots between research, production, and business — making sure great ideas become reliable, scalable, and efficient technologies that actually work in the real world.

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October 2017 – May 2025

  • Established the eTextiles Centre from the ground up, leading pioneering research in wearable electronics and smart textiles.
  • Supervised a multidisciplinary research team, mentoring postgraduate students and spearheading collaborative projects across physics, materials science, and electronics.
  • Developed and delivered innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses in computer programming and electronic circuit design, incorporating hands-on lab projects and cutting-edge industry trends.
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October 2014 – September 2017

December 2013 – September 2014

As a research associate in the Microsystems Technology group headed by Prof. David Wood, I continued the work of a highly successful project, which aims to further develop a micron-scaled electrically actuated microgripper with custom additional functionality depending on user requirements. Electronic control, the design and manufacture of the devices and their housings, and the simulation of the devices will be used to provide microgripper systems for end users. This project involves collaboration with long term commercial partners MMI in Zurich and their customers, as well as the potential for inter-departmental collaborations within the Durham University to manipulate fish fry using the microgrippers. The project is funded by a University Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) award.
  • Skills: Device modelling, design, fabrication and characterisation; design of interfacing system including device housing and control electronics; simulations of gripper operation.
  • Software: Comsol Multiphysics, Python, Solidworks, Coreldraw.
October 2013 – September 2014

  • Real Time Computing (Level 3) –

October 2009 – September 2013

Teaching Experience:

  • Demonstrator for Drawing (Level 1) Oct 2012 – Dec 2012

June 2004 – June 2009

The role involved providing technical advice to customers across various electronic disciplines, including computing hardware, component advice, disco equipment installation, and home security. Responsibilities included troubleshooting over the phone, stock control, accuracy management, and merchandising through instruction and personal initiative. Proficiency in operating the EPOS system and maintaining a friendly, patient manner ensured high customer satisfaction.

Student Engineer –

The role involved regular maintenance of hydrogen generators, including diagnosing issues, replacing parts, and manufacturing custom test devices for fault diagnosis. A solid understanding of hydrogen generation theory was essential. Responsibilities included specifying transducers for a design project and upgrading the capacity of a test rack of generators. This entailed specifying, ordering, and installing replacement components, followed by rigorous testing to ensure functionality and leak-free operation. The placement provided valuable industry experience and involvement in an international-scale design group.