Professor Robert Keatch graduated with a degree and PhD in Electronic Engineering from the University of Dundee where his research focussed on developing microengineering techniques for the international energy fusion programmes in Europe and the USA.
He moved into academia in 2001 and as a senior lecturer he was appointed Head of the Division of Mechanical, Electronic and Biomedical Engineering and undertook strategic initiatives which allowed for a new approach to multidisciplinary teaching partnering with colleagues in Life Sciences, Medicine and the Business School. This multidisciplinary approach identified an International employers market for students with a wide range of diverse backgrounds and excellent problem solving and management skills.
This led to the development of new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Renewable energy, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging and Industrial Engineering.
