Meet the judges

I have just finished my final year studying Engineering Design at the University of Bristol and am passionate about embedding sustainability at the heart of all Engineering! I specialise in Mechanical Engineering and am going to work in the offshore wind industry after University.  I was involved with the Engineers Without Borders society throughout my time at University with the role of Secretary and then as President of the chapter in Bristol. I have now been a Student Champion for EWB-UK for the last 2 years and intend to continue my involvement as I navigate my way into the working world!

I have worked in the engineering consultancy sector for most of my 30 year career. My roles have focused on creating more sustainable solutions for clients embedding sustainability into plans, strategies and projects to influence decisions and culture. I have particular technical experience in development of sustainable engineering design, Environmental Social Governance (ESG) strategy development and reporting, implementation and review, circular economy practices, training and facilitation.

I graduated MSc in International Money, Finance, and Investment from Durham University. My background was in entrepreneurship, finance, education, and the third sector throughout my career as well as involvement with the Cambodian Community as an executive member of CASUNIK responsible for coordination with the student community and external affairs with other ASEAN member communities in the UK. I am currently running my own business, Matcha Venture, both in the UK and Cambodia, specialising in Japanese Matcha and green teas.

At Expedition I search for approaches to reduce carbon emissions on infrastructure projects and work systemically to scale these across the construction sector. I am part of the Institution of Structural Engineers Climate Emergency Task Group and support the Structural Engineers Declare activities. I am part of the growing regenerative culture within a cohort of built environment practitioners which I support through taking part in activities such as the Constructivist Regenerative Design Action Lab and the UKGBC’s A Sustainable Built Environment through Systems Change programme.

Having completed an MEng in Electronic Engineering at the University of York, I am now a graduate engineer in the Global Graduate Leadership Development Programme (GGLD) at Spirax Group. I am currently in my second eight-month placement, focusing on digital skills, AI, automation, and inclusive development. I will begin my PhD in Responsible AI at the University of York in July. Additionally, I am the founding director of a social mobility non-profit.

Participating in last year’s Engineers Without Borders Grand Finals’ competition, my team, EcoQuality, presented our ideas and engineered solutions. Showcasing our innovative engineering designs and collaborative skills through multiple pitches, this journey helped develop my problem-solving and team-working skills, which I believe are highly useful for students to gain. Returning as a judge for the competition this year allows me to support new talent within the community.

I am an Emech engineer who started my career with an apprenticeship. My first roles were in product design and production engineering, before I moved into technical business development and project management roles with companies including The TI Group and Panasonic Industrial Europe. For the past 20 years I’ve been with Publitek – a full-service marketing agency focused on supporting clients in the engineering sector. I am passionate about how engineering, and in particular electronics, is driving and enabling innovation and evolution in end markets that are pivotal for a sustainable future.

I am a student who has just completed his bachelors degree in Electrical & Electronic University. I take pride in applying new technologies for a globally responsible future!