Alex is a Project Manager in the Faculty of Science and Engineering project office, brokering impactful collaborative research and development projects through connecting businesses to our expert academics and specialist facilities. His current focus is working with project and technology developers in offshore renewable energy and marine technology companies including remote and autonomous systems, including derisking novel maritime operations through fully immersive simulation.
Alex has a strong understanding of the marine sector developed from a wide range of experience in the industry, including marine renewable energy, small craft naval architecture and surveying, project & production management and the implementation of technology in composite manufacturing. This marine sector focus is underpinned by a lifetime of seagoing, including many years working as the commercial skipper of sailing vessels, power craft and small passenger ferries.
Alex came to the University of Plymouth from FaBTest, the Falmouth Bay Test Site where he was the Operations Manager, and in addition to his industry experience he has a background of teaching, departmental management, business engagement and knowledge transfer activity within Further and Higher Education.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Yacht Manufacturing and Surveying, Southampton Institute
- PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education and Training, University of Plymouth
- Level 7 CPD modules (marine technology subjects and maritime economics), MTEC
- Commercially-endorsed UK Certificates of Competence as Master of sail and power vessels up to 200GRT, operating in unlimited worldwide service
Professional membership
Royal Institution of Naval Architects
Roles on external bodies
Trustee, Sailing Vision Trust