Sudhakar worked as a tool and die maker in India for Tata Ficosa Automotive Systems, then moved to Singapore, where he did manual machining for airport ground equipment support and tooling design support for a Singapore Airlines contractor. After migrating to Australia, Sudhakar worked as a CNC machinist at Extreme Machining Australia and Gearhart United […]
For the past 3 years, Billy has adapted his skills from large scale, high volume manufacturing to micro scale prototyping specialising in skin cell collecting micro biopsy devices at UniSA. Billy joined ANFF in 2021 with a focus on assisting with expanding the micro injection moulding capability.
Dr Juan Li specialises in design, fabrication, and testing of micro and nanoscale devices. She helps researchers, start-ups and companies turn their ideas into viable prototypes and products for applications such as microfluidics, biomedical sensing, and semiconductor research. She provides consulting services, technical support and training in the areas of CAD design, photolithography, direct write
Daniel Lawrence, formerly a Design Engineer with the ANFF-supported Translational Research Initiative for Cell Engineering and Printing (TRICEP), brings extensive engineering experience to the leadership team. With expertise spanning medical, aerospace, nuclear physics and regenerative medicine, he has consistently delivered engineering solutions that advance scientific research and enhance market potential.
Hemendra assists the technical manager in the maintenance and upkeep of tools such as the MA6 mask aligner, Plamslab 100 ICPRIE system, Sentech instruments ICPECVD system, and thermal evaporation systems.
Working with medical practitioners, researchers and allied health she has developed many technology solutions incorporating sensing, electronics, software, data analysis and wireless communications. Jodie has been involved across all stages of the research and development process from literature review and project scoping, through design and development, to assembly and user trials. She enjoys the challenge
Lawrence is responsible for photomask fabrication, general cleanroom operations and providing expertise in a variety of nanofabrication techniques. He has experience in electron beam and photo-lithography, electron microscopy, and materials characterisation from his PhD research at RMIT University.
Adam Fahy is a Support Officer for the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) within the Newcastle Hub of the Materials Node.
Fiona has a background in lighting control and automation R&D with a global energy management company where she worked with commercial, quality and compliance teams to develop devices incorporating sensing, embedded systems, control and power electronics for the Australian and international markets. She currently supports engineering teaching and research through activities including technical advice, experiment
Prior to his move to Australia, Mark worked in Formula 1 as a CNC machinist/programmer for the Honda Racing Team, for Brawn GP where he completed a BSc in Engineering Design and the Mercedes AMG Petronas Team in R&D. Mark’s main focus is on the design and manufacture of microfluidic devices and components using the
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