Curriculum Vitae
Praneel Chand
Blacktown
NSW 2148
Australia
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Mobile: available on request
Email: praneelchand10@yahoo.co.nz;
Personal Details
Name: Praneel Chand
Address: Blacktown, NSW, Australia
Phone: -
Mobile: available on request
Email: praneelchand10@yahoo.co.nz;
Languages: English (native/bilingual proficiency), Fiji Hindi (working proficiency), Fijian (elementary proficiency)
Interests: Walking/jogging, swimming, volley ball, music & travel, social drinking
Citizenship: New Zealand, Fiji
Career Objective
I'm interested in being part of an innovative team that values diversity, inclusion, flexible work, and health and wellbeing. I'm a results oriented person and look forward to achieving positive outcomes for an organisation in a timely manner. I currently have the right to work in Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia.
My objective is to contribute towards the development of innovative solutions to engineering problems related to the Asia Pacific region. Solutions which are elegant, optimise cost, use future technologies, are user friendly, and can sustain culture are highly preferred. My interests are in the design and development of electronic and computer systems for control, automation, mechatronics, and robotics. Most of my work experience has been as an engineering researcher/educator/trainer. In this role, I have mentored students and worked collaboratively on projects in robotics and mechatronics.
Attributes and Skills
I’m able to connect professionally with people utilising good communication skills. Being a self-disciplined, and consistent worker, I possess the ability to deliver outputs in a timely manner with a customer focus. I'm able to get along well with work colleagues, thus enhancing the work environment to achieve the goals of the organisation. Through clear and rational thinking, I quickly grasp/express new concepts and apply them to problem solving. A summary of my transferable skills is provided below:
§ Strong numeracy and logical skills for reasoning
§ Strong research and analytical skills for problem solving
§ Strong information literacy skills for effective use of information
§ Excellent computer and technology skills for computer/IT related tasks
§ Lifelong learning skills for grasping new concepts and ideas
§ Very good personal motivation and time management skills for completing tasks
§ Very good communication and interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with people
§ Leadership and team management skills
Career Summary
§ Several years of experience in teaching engineering courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to students from diverse cultural and ethic backgrounds at Pacific, New Zealand, and Australian higher education institutions.
§ Contributed to the development of professional engineering courses and programs
§ Research active in control systems, artificial intelligence, mechatronics/robotics, and vehicle systems
§ Professional memberships: IEEE and IET
Career Profile
SENIOR LECTURER, School of Information Technology and Engineering, Melbourne Institute of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia. March 2023 – present.
Achievements:
· Successfully developed assessments and teaching resources for units in the school.
Functions:
§ Provide academic leadership in designing, coordinating and teaching units in the networking and data analytics degree courses offered by the School of IT & Engineering (SITE).
§ Main units include: Data science/analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Capstone research project teaching and supervision.
§ Assist in the coordination and management of these units.
§ Research and development on automation and mechatronic systems.
RESEARCH LEADER, Centre for Engineering and Industrial Design, Waikato Institute of Technology, Rotokauri, Hamilton, New Zealand. January 2021 – December 2022.
Achievements:
· Successfully organised and coordinated a research symposium to promote sharing of research ideas and progress within the centre. Provides a foundation to build research papers for conferences and journals.
· Successfully conducted PBRF mid-term audit for research staff within the centre. Advised researchers on avenues to improve their research portfolios.
· Managed and supported research staff to receive contestable funding (Wintec & Trust Waikato). This resulted in the centre attracting more funding in 2021 and 2022.
· Managed and supported staff in the dissemination of their research outputs. This resulted in an increase in quality assured technical outputs (international conference proceedings papers, journal papers) for 2021 and 2022.
· Successfully planned and managed research fund allocations for research staff within the centre.
Functions:
§ Provide leadership and management of research within the centre/school
§ Manage and support the research staff in achieving quality outcomes from their research work
§ Plan the usage of PBRF research money within the centre
§ Engage with other research leaders in the organisation to promote quality research across the organisation
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SENIOR ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBER, Centre for Engineering and Industrial Design, Waikato Institute of Technology, Rotokauri, Hamilton, New Zealand. July 2019 – March 2023.
Achievements:
· Developed assessments (assignments) to replace exams. Restructured course learning to focus on practical and application based assessments.
· Incorporated simulated work integrated learning (WIL) and project-based learning in mechatronics courses to develop soft skills (such as professionalism, teamwork, and communication) in addition to technical skills.
· Developed Moodle learning platform course content for improved accessibility and delivery.
· Good student pass rates and grade distributions in courses with students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
· Successfully transferred face-to-face / blended courses to full online delivery during the Covid-19 lock down in 2020. Used the Moodle learning platform and Zoom for improved accessibility and delivery. High student success rates.
· Received Wintec contestable funding and successfully achieved outcomes from multiple pilot engineering projects.
· Developed video demonstrations as a form of assessment for practical work in mechatronics.
Functions:
§ Teach courses in the level 7 Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics) program
§ Teach courses in the level 7 Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree (Electrical Engineering) program
§ Teach courses in the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (level 6 - Electrical) program
§ Maintain a positive student learning experience through professional, genuine, courteous and empathetic support
§ Research and development on control, automation, and mechatronics
ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBER, School of Engineering, Wellington Institute of Technology, Kensington Road, Petone, New Zealand. September 2018 – July 2019.
Achievements:
· Transferred courses to the Moodle learning platform for improved accessibility and delivery.
· Good student pass rates and grade distributions in courses (80% or more in PLC courses) with students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
· Picked up new courses in the middle of the semester after a staff retired and supported the students to success.
Functions:
§ Teach courses in the level 7 Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics) program
§ Teach courses in the level 7 Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree (Electrical Engineering) program
§ Teach courses in the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (level 6 - Electrical) program
§ Maintain a positive student learning experience through professional, genuine, courteous and empathetic support
§ Research and development on control, automation, and mechatronics
LECTURER, Vehicle Systems & Materials / Engineering, Unitec New Zealand, Carrington Road, Mt. Albert, New Zealand. May 2016 – Present.
Achievements:
· Successfully developed a new level 7 course in automotive electronics as Subject Matter Writer (SMW) in a short time frame using online tools (Moodle)
· Effectively used technology (blended learning) and collaborative learning spaces to deliver engineering and technology courses
· Good student pass rates and grade distributions in courses (70% or more in year 1 degree courses) with students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
· Positive student feedback
· Research output from research informed teaching/assessments
· Research proposals & outputs on hybrid and electric vehicle development
Functions:
§ Teach courses in the Bachelor of Applied Technology degree program
§ Teach courses in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree program
§ Teach courses in the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering program
§ Maintain a positive student learning experience through professional, courteous and empathetic support
§ Research and development on electric vehicles and vehicle systems
DEPUTY HEAD OF SCHOOL, School of Engineering & Physics, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji. June 2014 – May 2015.
Achievements:
· Oversaw and contributed to the successful accreditation of the Bachelor of Engineering degrees (Electrical/Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering) based on Engineering New Zealand (formerly IPENZ) requirements
· Oversaw and contributed to the BSc Physics degree program external evaluation review
· Successfully performed duties of Head of School when the Head of School was on leave.
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Functions:
§ Responsible for the planning and quality of academic programmes within the school
§ Contribute to the planning and quality role at the faculty level through various meetings
§ Accreditation and review of the engineering and physics degree programmes.
§ Perform the duties of Head of School when required.
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ASSISTANT LECTURER/ LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER, School of Engineering & Physics, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji. September 2001 – March 2016.
Achievements:
· Successfully developed courses in an IPENZ accredited professional BE degree program
· Successfully taught courses in 3-year Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree and 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree
· Successfully acquired and utilised laboratory and practical equipment for teaching & research
· Effectively used blended learning and collaborative learning strategies in degree courses
· Good student pass rates and grade distribution in courses (over 80%) with students from multicultural backgrounds
· Research informed teaching resulting in research outputs from project supervision and project-based courses
· Independent and team research outputs in automation, control, mechatronics, and robotics
· Successfully implemented robotics and control related open day displays
Functions:
§ Develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in electrical and electronic engineering.
§ Maintain a positive student learning experience through professional, courteous and empathetic support
§ Research and development in engineering. Focus areas include automation, control, mechatronics, and robotics.
§ Contribute to various administrative duties in the school.
§ Engage in the wider community though professional body memberships, conferences, open days, etc
Qualifications
Technical
· PhD Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering, Victoria University of Wellington, 2011.
Thesis: Development of an Artificial Intelligence System for the Instruction and Control of Cooperating Mobile Robots
· Postgraduate Diploma Engineering Technology, The University of the South Pacific, 2002.
· BTech Electrical/Electronics Engineering, The University of the South Pacific, 2000.
Final Project: Reconditioning of ASEA MHU Junior Robot
Teaching
· Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching, The University of the South Pacific, 2015.
Research Outputs (Peer-reviewed/Refereed/Quality Assured)
Journal Articles
Chand, P. Low Resolution Used Electronics Parts Image Dataset for Sorting Application. Data, MDPI, 2023, 8(1), 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/data8010020
Chand, P. and Lal, S. Vision-based Detection and Classification of Used Electronics Parts. Sensors, MDPI, 2022, 22(23), 9079. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22239079. https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/23/9079
Chand, P. Integrating an Electronic Compass for Position Tracking on a Wheeled Tricycle Mobile Robot, Drone Systems and Applications (formerly Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems), 2022, 10(1), 179-199.(https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/abs/10.1139/dsa-2021-0049)
Al-Rawi, M., Chand, P., and Evangelista, A. Cost-effective Customisable Indoor Air Quality Monitor. Advances in Technology Innovation, 2022, 7(1), 01-18. (available online from Oct. 2021.) https://doi.org/10.46604/aiti.2021.8291
Chand, P. and Sepulveda, J. Automating a Festo Manufacturing Machine with an Allen-Bradley PLC. Mechatronics and Robotics, Science Publications, 2021, 5(1), 23-32. thescipub.com/abstract/jmrsp.2021.23.32 https://doi.org/10.3844/jmrsp.2021.23.32
Chand, P. , Al-Rawi, M., James, S., Antony, J. and Jose, J. A Low-Cost System for Remote Access and Control of Automation Equipment. Machines, MDPI, 2021, 9(7), 138. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines9070138
Chand, P. and Assaf, M. H. Towards a Hybrid Powered Passenger Boat Utilising Fuzzy Controllers. Engineering and Applied Science Research (EASR), ThaiJo, 2019, 46(2), 142-150. https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/easr/article/view/153979
Chand, P. A Survey of Motorhomes and Key Factors to Consider when Developing Electric Motorhomes. International Journal of Vehicle Performance, Inderscience, 2019, 5(2), 165–186. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJVP.2019.098994
Chand, P., Kumar, K. and Kumar, K. Development of a Low-Cost Robotic Pan Flute. International Journal of Intelligent Machines and Robotics, Inderscience, 2018, 1(2), 153-170. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJIMR.2018.094917
Chand, P., Singh, N., and Naidu, V. Mitigating Traffic Congestion: Towards an Alternative Approach for the Work Commute. Journal of Transportation Engineering and its Applications, Mantech Publications, 2018, 3(1), 1-15.
Kumar, R., Mehta, U. and Chand, P. A Low Cost Linear Force Feedback Control System for a Two-Fingered Parallel Configuration Gripper. Procedia Computer Science, 2017, 105(1), 264-269.
Chand, P., Lal, S. and Kumar, R. Development of a Force Feedback System for a Scorbot Robotic Arm Gripper. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2016, 11(23), 13766–13774. https://www.arpnjournals.org/jeas/research_papers/rp_2016/jeas_1216_5454.pdf
Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Towards a Robust Feedback System for Coordinating a Hierarchical Multi-Robot System. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2014, 62(2), 91-107.
Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Mapping and Exploration in a Hierarchical Heterogeneous Multi-Robot System Using Limited Capability Robots. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2013, 61(6), 565-579.
Jannif, N., Chand, P. and Singh, R. Development of a Hierarchical CNC Milling Machine Control Unit using Low-End PIC Microcontrollers. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2013, 227(6), 922-926.
Chand, P., and Carnegie, D. A. Development of a Reduced Human User Input Task Allocation Method for Multiple Robots. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2012, 60(10), 1231-1244.
Chand, P., and Carnegie, D. A. A Two-Tiered Global Path Planning Strategy for Limited Memory Mobile Robots. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2012, 60(2), 309-321.
Chand, P., and Carnegie, D. A. Development of a Navigation System for Heterogeneous Mobile Robots. International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications, 2011, 10(3), 250-278.
Chand, P., and Carnegie, D. A. Feedback Coordination of Limited Capability Mobile Robots. International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications, 2010, 8(1/2/3/4), 144–157.
Chand, P., Shazil, M. and Kumar, E. Towards a low-cost autonomous object manipulation device. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2009, 4(5), 61–66.
Chand, P., Onwubolu, G. C. and Kumar, S. Modelling and simulation of a PC based computer numerically controlled drilling machine worktable. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2004, 218(B11), 1625-1630.
Book Chapters
Chand, P., Kumar, K., Kumar. Development of an Intelligent Control Based Vehicle Following System. In Mobile Robotics: Principles, Techniques and Applications, 2015, Nova Science Publishers, USA. Available here
Carnegie, D. A., Payne, A. and Chand, P. The Design of a Pair of Identical Mobile Robots to Investigate Cooperative Behaviours. In Cutting Edge Robotics – Section V Multi-Robot Systems, 2005, pp. 377 – 396, Intech, Croatia. Available here
Conference Proceedings
Chand, P. Developing a Matlab Controller for Niryo Ned Robot. 2022 IEEE International Conference on Technology Innovation and its Applications (ICTIIA), 23 September 2022, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ICTIIA54654.2022.9935911
Chand, P. Investigating Vision Based Sorting of Used Items. 2022 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (IICAIET), 13-15 September 2022, pp. 01-05, Malaysia (online). 10.1109/IICAIET55139.2022.9936813
Chand, P., Foulkes, M., and Kumar, A. Towards the Development of a Low-Cost Soil Drying Oven. The 2021 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), 2021, Auckland, New Zealand . 10.1109/TENCON54134.2021.9707453
Chand, P., Foulkes, M., Kumar, A. and Ariyarathna, T. Using Simulated Work Integrated Learning in Mechatronics Courses. The IEEE TALE Conference, 2021, pp. 01-06, China (Online). 10.1109/TALE52509.2021.9678549
Chand, P., James, S., Antony, J. and Jose, J. Developing Remote Access and Control of Automation Equipment. The 7th International Conference on Control, Automation, and Robotics, 2021, pp. 31-35, Singapore (Online). 10.1109/ICCAR52225.2021.9463445
Chand, P., Foulkes, M. and Thomas, S. Introducing Simulated Work-Integrated Learning in Engineering Diploma Final Projects. Work-Integrated Learning on the Rise, 2021, pp. 13-17, Hamilton, New Zealand. Available here
Al-Rawi, M., Chand, P., Khanna, J. and Kumari, S. Developing soft skills to produce work-ready international graduate diploma students in engineering: A comparative study. Work-Integrated Learning on the Rise, 2021, pp. 1-5, Hamilton, New Zealand. Available here
Al-Rawi, M., Chand, P. and Khanna, J. Aligning Research Objectives with Student Learning Outcomes and Sustainability Objectives in Student Engineering Development Projects. International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, 2021, online. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-67913
Chand, P., AL-Rawi, M. and Khanna, J. Utilizing digital assessment strategies for theory & practical work in mechatronics. Australasian Association For Engineering Education AAEE 2020, 2020, Sydney, Australia. Available link1 and link2
Khanna, J., AL-Rawi, M. and Chand, P. Implementing project based learning and tools to develop employability skills for early tertiary learners in engineering education. Australasian Association For Engineering Education AAEE 2020, 2020, Sydney, Australia.
Kumar, S., Chand, P., Mehta, U and Mamun, K. Designing of a Mobile Irrigation System. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2015, Sigatoka, Fiji.
Padiachy, V., Chand, P., Mehta, U and Mamun, K. Development of an Automated Multi-level Car Parking System. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2015, Sigatoka, Fiji.
Alim, M., Chand, P., Mehta, U and Mamun, K. Automatic PCB Drilling Machine. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2015, Sigatoka, Fiji.
Chand, P. Fuzzy Reactive Control for Wheeled Mobile Robots. The 6th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications, 2015, pp. 167-172, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Kumar, K., Kumar, K., Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Towards an Automated Pan Flute Player. The 6th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications, 2015, pp. 192-197, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Kumar, R. and Chand, P. Inverse Kinematics Solution for Trajectory Tracking using Artificial Neural Networks for SCORBOT ER-4u. The 6th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications, 2015, pp. 364-369, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Kumar, K., Kumar, K., Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Pan Piper 1.0: An Overview of a Robotic Pan Flute for Pacific Music. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2014, Nadi, Fiji.
Kumar, R., Kumar, S., Lal, S. and Chand, P. Object Detection and Recognition for a Pick and Place Robot. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2014, Nadi, Fiji.
Goundar, J., Chand, A., Tabua, N., Chand, P., Mehta, U and Mamun, K. Mechatronic Design Solution for Fuel Level Monitoring using Pressure Sensor. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2014, Nadi, Fiji.
Khalid, R., Kumar, K., Kumar, K., Goundar, U., and Chand, P., Mehta, U. and Mamun, K. Design and Development of Low Cost Voice Control Smart Home Device in the South Pacific. In Proceedings of IEEE Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, 2014, Nadi, Fiji.
Chand, P., Assaf, M. H. and Jannif, I. Implication of Curricula Design on Engineering Education. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, 2012, pp. 67–71, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Feedback Coordination of Limited Capability Mobile Robots. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, 2008, pp. 531–536, Auckland, New Zealand.
Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Task Allocation and Coordination for Limited Capability Mobile Robots. In Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2007, Brisbane, Australia. (CDROM proceedings. Also available at https://www.araa.asn.au/acra/acra2007/papers/paper94final.pdf)
Lee-Johnson, C. P., Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Applications of an Adaptive Hierarchical Mobile Robot Navigation System. In Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2007, Brisbane, Australia. (CDROM proceedings. Also available at https://www.araa.asn.au/acra/acra2007/papers/paper73final.pdf)
Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Memory-Time Tradeoffs in a Path Planning Approach Utilising Limited Memory Robots. In Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2007, pp. 243–248, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Available here
Chand, P. and Carnegie, D. A. Reactive Control of a Tricycle Mobile Robot. In Proceedings of the Twelfth Electronics New Zealand Conference, 2005, pp. 129 – 134, Manukau, New Zealand. Available here
Conference Oral Presentations
Chand, P. Smart Automation for Sustainability in Educational Environments. ROBOTFORUM2023 International Forum on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, March 13-15 2023, Las Vegas, USA. Conference Website & Abstract Book. Presentation available here
Ariyarathna, T. and Chand, P. Scalability enhanced new architecture for IoT based systems to integrate diverse technologies. Measurement, Sensor Systems and Applications Conference 2022, 24-26 August 2022, Jinan, China (online) (accepted & presented)
Chand, P. Online Assessment Strategies for Mechatronics Courses During the Covid-19 Lockdown. 2021 NZDE & BEngTech Joint Tutors Forum, 2021, Manukau, New Zealand. Presentation available here
Chand, P. Vision System Applications in Robotics. Unitec Research Symposium, 2017, Auckland, New Zealand. Conference programme
Assaf, M. H. and Chand, P. Fuzzy logic-based control algorithm for hybrid propulsion passenger boat. Paper presented at The 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, 2013, Suva, Fiji. Presentation available here
Chand, P. Robotics - (Engineering, USP). Presentation at the Tertiary ICT Group 2013 ICT Conference, 2013, Suva, Fiji. Conference website & programme. Presentation available here
Conference Poster Presentations
Chand, P. and Sepulveda, J. (2020) Reconditioning FESTO manufacturing machines for use with Rockwell Automation equipment. Manufacturing, Design, Entrepreneurship (MaDE) 2020, 2020, Auckland, New Zealand. Available here
Chand, P., Foulkes, M. and Kumar, A. (2022) Design of a low-cost soil drying oven. Manufacturing, Design, Entrepreneurship (MaDE) 2022, 2022, Auckland, New Zealand. Available here
Chand, P., Al-Rawi, M., James, S., Anthony, J. and Jose, J. (2022) Remote access and control of PLC lab equipment. Manufacturing, Design, Entrepreneurship (MaDE) 2022, 2022, Auckland, New Zealand. Available here
Books
Chand, P. PC based drilling machine: Data acquisition and control board, 2013 (LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany).
Chand, P. Development of an Artificial Intelligence System for the Instruction and Control of Cooperating Mobile Robots, 2012 (Universal Publishers, Boca Raton).
Newsletter Articles
Chand, P. Sorting Objects with the NED Robot and Conveyor, The Brainary. https://thebrainary.com/blog/sorting-objects-with-the-ned-robot-and-conveyor/ 2022.
Research Contributions
1. Peer – reviewed papers for the following journals:
IEEE Access (IEEE Journals)
Robotica (Sage Journals)
Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Elsevier Journals)
Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems (Springer Journals)
International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems (Sage Journals)
Industrial Robot (Emerald Publishing)
Sensors (MDPI Journals)
Actuators (MDPI Journals)
Mathematics (MDPI Journals)
World Electric Vehicle Journal (MDPI Journals)
Machines (MDPI Journals)
2. Editorial Board member of Universal Journal of Control and Automation (HRPUB | Universal Journal of Control and Automation ).
3. Technical Program Committee (TPC) membership of several IEEE EDAS listed conferences.
4. Research Leader for Centre for Engineering and Industrial Design, Wintec (2021-present).
5. Project Leader and Pilot Funding recipient for Wintec project on Vision Based Object Sorting System (2022)
6. Funding recipient for Wintec project on Designing an all-in-one system for climate control and air purification that can be used in crowded, low-quality built environments (2022).
7. Project Leader and Pilot Funding recipient for Wintec project on Remote Access and Control of Lab Equipment (2020)
8. Project leader for Conversion of VW Kombi Van into an EV (Partnership between Unitec and Genesis Energy - 2018)
9. Prepared a consultancy (advisory) report for Unitec and Tourism Holdings Limited on developing electric motorhomes (2017).
10. Project leader and Funding recipient for University of the South Pacific Department of Engineering Project on Modelling and Simulation of a CNC based Drilling Machine (2002/2003)
11. Invited participant in Times Higher Education (THE) Global Academic Reputation Survey for 2022 and 2023
12. Guest editor Special Issue "Computer/Machine Vision Applications in Automation, Robotic, Mechatronic Systems" in Machines MDPI (2022/23)
Related Professional Skills
I have experience in using the following software:
· Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Yammer)
· Zoom, Microsoft Teams
· Microsoft Visual C++ , Visual Basic
· C compilers such as Matlab C (LCC), Easy C, Robot C, Dynamic C, HITIDE C
· Matlab and Simulink
· LabView, Multisim
· Various programming and HMI software for Omron, Schneider, and Allen-Bradley PLCs
o ZelioSoft, TwidoSuite, SoMachine Basic, Unity Pro, Vijeo Designer, Vijeo Citect
o RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View
· PicoScope (Automotive Engineering Oscilloscopes)
· Moodle Learning Management System
· Online learning tools – Kahoot, Socrative
I have experience in using the following hardware (for teaching and/or research):
· Omron CPM1/CPM2 PLCs
· Schneider Zelio, Twido (TWDLCAA24DRF), Modicon (M221,M340) PLCs
· Allen-Bradley 1769 CompactLogix 1769-L23E, 1769-L30ERMS
· SCORBOT ER-4u robotic arm
· Niryo NED robotic arm and conveyor belt
· Googol Technology ball and beam, magnetic levitation, and DC servo control systems
· LabVolt electrical machine and transformer models
· LabVolt process control trainer
· Lego Mindstorms NXT Robot Kits
· Mobile robot sensing devices: infrared sensors, encoders, GPS, digital compass
· Pneumatic actuated pick and place devices (robotic arms)
· Tricycle and differential drive mobile robot platforms
· VEX Mobile Robot Kits
· Philips 8051 microcontrollers
· Zilog Z80/Z180 microcontrollers
· Arduino Mega 2560
· Hanatech Multiscan P1 and Bosch Automotive Scan Tools
Professional Development
Teaching
· · 2018: Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi Workshop, Unitec Institute of Technology
· 2017: New Teacher Induction Workshop, Turnitin Workshop, Collaborative Learning Spaces Workshop, Unitec Institute of Technology
· 2016: Blended Learning 1 Workshop, Course and Programme Design Workshop, Poutama Training Workshop, Unitec Institute of Technology
Research
· 2017/18: Successful Postgraduate Supervision, Unitec Institute of Technology
· 2017: Everything the Beginning Researcher Needs at Unitec – General, PBRF and Collaborative Research, Academic Integrity; Unitec Institute of Technology
· 2013: Supervising Research Short Course, The University of the South Pacific
Technical
· 2017: Automotive Electronic Diagnostics (AED), Automotive Electronic Control Systems (AECS) Ltd
· 2017: Hybrid Safety Training (EMS14-S), Automotive Electronic Control Systems (AECS) Ltd
· 2017: Hybrid Diagnostics (EMS 1-4), Automotive Electronic Control Systems (AECS) Ltd
Self-Management
· 2003: Essential Management Skills Short Course, The University of the South Pacific
Safety
· 2020: Child Protection Training, Waikato Institute of Technology
· 2017: Workplace First Aid Express Course, First Aid (NZ) Ltd
Professional Memberships
Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (MIEEE)
Member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology (MIET)
Referees
Available upon request