Mr Robert Walker

Providing electronic engineering support to research staff and students. Duties include: design and development of electronic hardware, assisting students with project work, supporting practical laboratory experiments, PCB schematic capture, PCB layout, laser cutting and 3D printing.

Robert graduated with his first degree, a BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering with Medical Electronics in 1991 and Masters’ Degree in Electronic Engineering in 1994, both from University of Kent. After a diverse career in industry (medical instrumentation and defence) and higher education (Experimental Psychology, Oxford), Robert has returned to University of Kent.

Use of technology to assist people with physical disabilities and people with communication difficulties. In particular, helping people with mobility and coordination impairments and the neuro-diverse community.

In addition to a technical role, Robert is a member of CEMS EDI committee.

Outside of work, Robert continues to volunteer as an autism advocate, which he has done since 2010.