Can you tell us about your Engineering journey?

My passion for Engineering started when I was young, I was intrigued by how larger than life tall buildings and long bridges could stand! I quickly understood the mechanics and structures that made them, while the dynamics of people, processes and technologies have always kept me captivated! 

In regards to my career, I have spent a decade working in various industries in the UK and Malaysia before joining academia. My past experience allowed me to transfer my knowledge and skills to teaching with an international perspective.

Currently, I am the International Lead for the Department of Engineering and Programme Lead for MSc Engineering Project Management.

How did your degree prepare you for your current role? 

My degree enabled me to build the foundations of my knowledge which complementing my interdisciplinary expertise that I truly enjoy.

What do you enjoy about your current role? 

I have the opportunity to combine my passions of being an academic and working internationally. I also enjoy working in the Department of Engineering as it’s all about people and the diversity we have makes working together a richer experience.

What are your greatest achievements so far?  

Watching my students and personal tutees graduate! 

What advice would you give to students who aspire to a career in Engineering? 

Engineering provides you with endless possibilities. With your Engineering knowledge, plus a little ingenuity and creativity – common Engineering solutions can turn into marvels!

Why do you feel it is important to have a diverse engineering industry?

Diversity is inclusiveness. Engineering has the ability to bring people from all backgrounds together and it’s only by working together that we can ensure successful Engineering solutions.

Engineering is a vast industry and would benefit from every bit of diversity in practice and ingenuity. It’s not all about physical science or physics - it’s about how the industry could collaborate and do things better.

What are your plans for the future? 

I want to welcome and provide a platform for our students to demonstrate their potential, skills and expertise to their future employers. We are moving very rapidly into the digital realm and are in the next industrial revolution, which brings new and exciting opportunities for our students. 

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