Industry Advisory Board
Our industry advisory board plays a key role in shaping the future of education and research within our school.
This active partnership ensures our students receive a leading education that aligns with industry needs. It also strengthens our taught and research programmes, creating opportunities for internships, employment, and research commercialisation.
Our industry partners also actively contribute to our engineering research, providing valuable insights and funding opportunities. Their involvement not only enriches our research initiatives but also accelerates the development and application of groundbreaking technologies.
Together, we are building a stronger, more employable workforce and pushing for innovation and excellence in engineering.
Our external members
| Rob Rolley (Chair) | Knowledge Transfer Advisor, Innovate UK Business Connect |
| Nick Battersby | Business Consultant, BFCL |
| Eric Brown | Director, Grid Scientific Ltd |
| Mark Cichuta | Managing Director, MVC Technology Consulting Ltd |
| Mike Colechin | Founder, Cultivate Innovations Ltd |
| Lianne Deeming | CEO, Bluelight Commercial |
| Allen Edwards | Retired Head of Active Operations & Safety UK Atomic Energy Authority & Visiting Professor Cardiff University |
| John Loughhead (CBE) | Chair of Low Carbon Innovation Fund, CMC Research Institutes |
| Ron Loveland | Independent Energy Advisor, Freelance Energy Advisor (Formerly Welsh Government) |
| Huw Morgan | Chairman/Non-Executive Director/Consultant, Huw Morgan Consulting |
| Ian Nussey (OBE) | Retired, IBM United Kingdom |
| Steve Sapsford | Managing Director, Southern California Edison (SCE) |
| David Slater | Director, Cambrensis Ltd |
| Peter Symmons | Director, Symmons Madge Associates |
| Brian Turton | Senior Expert, Airbus Defence and Space |
| David Williams | CEO, Private Energy Partners |
| Paul Wong | Founder/Partner, Global Business + Investment |
| Jimmy Yang | Technical Officer, Frontier Medical Group Ltd |
| James Yu (MBE) | Future Networks Manager, Scottish Power Energy Networks |
| Hugh Masters-Williams | Freelance Environmental ConsultantSemi-Retired, Formerly Jacobs |
| Christopher Williams | Company OwnerIndustry Wales, South Wales Industry Cluster |
| Dai Lewis | Senior Academic Engagement Manager, ORE Catapult |
| Raphael Grech | Technical Strategist – PNT, RAEng Visiting Prof ENGIN, Spirent Communications |
| Bethan Winter | System Operations Manager, Wales & West UtilitiesWales & West Utilities |
| Ingo Ludtke | Director of Power Electronics, CSA Catapult |
| Christian Dix | Senior Satellite Communication Systems Engineer/Head of the University Engagement Programme, Babcock International Group |
| Mike Prideaux | Electronics Assembly and Test Engineering Manager, Renishaw |
| Nick Singh | Chief Technology Officer, CSA Catapult |
Our internal members
| Professor Jianzhong Wu | Head of School of Engineering |
| Professor Alan Kwan | Deputy Head of School |
| Professor Rhys Pullin | Director of Engagement |
| Professor Peter Cleall | Director of Architectural, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ACE) |
| Dr Jonny Lees | Director of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) |
| Professor Richard Marsh | Director of Mechanical and Medical Engineering (MMM) |
| Dr Nia Owen | Director of Learning and Teaching |
| Dr Aled Davies | Director of Postgraduate Studies |
| William Gale | School Manager |
| Professor Dan Slocombe | Director of Research |
| Professor Reza Ahmadian | Director of International Engagement |
| Dr Riccardo Maddalena | Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion |
| Dr Nick Bill | Industrial Liaison Lead (ACE) |
| Dr Jeremy Hall | Industrial Liaison Lead (EEE) |
| Dr Allan Mason-Jones | Industrial Liaison Lead (MMM) |
| Amy Williams-Pring | Business Engagement Officer |
