Bio
Recently, my research has taken a more interdisciplinary turn. So I’m especially excited to join the C4 team (https://www.yorku.ca/c4/) which brings people from all disciplines together with inspirational community partners.
I've served in several academic leadership roles and appreciate all the folks who work hard for the good of the university.
My degrees are in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford and I am a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario. Also, I am a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada and an honorific University Professor at York.
Research Interests
My current research projects relate to the history of engineering and technical education.
Earlier research interests have included: liquid metal ion sources; quantum electronic devices; amorphous silicon devices and sensors; CMOS active pixel sensors and integrated cameras; biologically inspired image sensors; sensor networks and swarms.
Selected Publications
The Many-sidedness of George Minchin Minchin: educator, satirist, early pioneer of television. Springer, 286 pages, published October 2023.
Imperial Engineers: the Royal Indian Engineering College, Coopers Hill. University of Toronto Press, 432 pages, published April 2022.
