Experienced Research and Development Engineer with well-developed skills in academia and industry in the area of mechanical engineering, microdevices, microfluidics, chemical sensors, spectrophotometry, interferometry, flow visualisation, 3d Printing, CAD/CAM, information graphics and data analysis. Diverse skill-set, from performing hands-on research, teaching and training, setting up collaborations, scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, managing projects to leading teams. Proven track record in solving multidisciplinary technical problems in a scientific pragmatic way. Working experience with multidisciplinary international academic/industry partners in Ireland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, South Korea, Pakistan, and USA.