'Flying' Lecturers
The following Visiting Lecturers are available to book for further education colleges across London, Wales and Northern Ireland. Don't forget, the booking should be made by a lecturer.
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Andrew International Development Engineer |
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It is a hugely exciting time to be an engineer - there is so much that engineers can become involved with. And engineering is not just about long bridges, fast cars, big aircraft carriers and tiny computers. It is about human development; it’s about people. The most urgent problem seeking a solution is sustainable human development. Engineers can use their skills to fight climate change, prevent conflict, tackle global health issues, fight the root causes of terrorism, feed the growing world population – by using their skills to fight poverty and inequality. I work for Engineers Without Borders UK. In my presentation I will show how engineers can use their skills for the benefit of humanity.
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Liza Snowboard Design Engineer |
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I’m 24 years old and I am half way through my engineering doctorate (EngD), the world’s first in advanced snowboard design. In my presentation I would like to draw upon my experiences within engineering and identity the huge variety of avenues and jobs on offer. Using real world examples such as snowboards, footballs and even hair straighteners, which students can relate to, enabling me to excite and inspire them into a dynamic engineering career.
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Lorne Subsea Engineer |
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I work in the development of new oil and gas fields and the commercialisation of renewable energy technologies. Starting on home territory in the North Sea, my work has taken me on a global journey from Trinidad to Thailand and from the Arctic to Africa. I am a Chartered Marine Engineer and one of less than a hundred registered subsea engineers. I am currently working in Angola. I am also a published writer and my novel “The Andaman Express”, a tale of engineering adventure, is widely available.
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James Electrical Engineer |
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I make sure the lights stay on in London. I have spent ten years in electricity supply working across the whole range of voltages from 400 volts to 400,000 volts. My present employer is National Grid – the largest utility in the UK and the equipment I ‘play with’ on a daily basis ensures that the 5GW of electricity demanded by London on the average summer day (air conditioning = high demand) is safely delivered within the correct parameters of voltage, frequency, temperature etc. My job is very practical and I work on the frontline. It is hugely important work and my company is excellent at doing it – can you remember the last time there was a large power cut?
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Mini Space Engineer |
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The Moon and the Stars have fascinated many of us in our childhood. I too had a passion for Space since my childhood and was inspired by my father, who used to build rockets and my brother, who is a mechanical engineer. Originally from India, I graduated as an electrical engineer and did my masters degree in control systems, with university first rank. During this period, I also started developing an interest in teaching. My ambition to become a space engineer, together with my interest to become an academic, motivated me to do a doctorate in control systems. Today, I am proud to work as a lecturer at the University of Surrey and I am one of the few female space engineers working in Higher Education. Also, I am a chartered engineer and lead the Space Robotics research group at the Surrey Space Centre. Developing low cost, feasible and innovative technologies for future space exploration missions is the most challenging and exciting part of my profession. In my presentation, I will discuss how I got to this point in my career, the many interesting space projects I’ve worked on and about the career opportunities for engineers and technicians.