e: mpwilliams@cardiffmet.ac.uk
t: 029 20416699
Specialist Subject Areas
Effective use of Blended learning, Film making and Video editing,
Electronics Design, The use of embedded microcontrollers, Printed
Circuit Board design and Manufacture. Computer based design &
manufacturing techniques.
Qualifications
PGC tHe
BSc Electronics Design (1st Class)
HND Electronic Eng
CGLI 224 (Electronics Servicing)
Biography
Martin Started work as a TV repair Engineer before moving to the then
South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education where he worked as
General Technician in the department of electronics. He successfully
worked his way through the ranks to become a PCB designer and a Senior
Technician in the Department of Engineering. Following a period of Part
Time study he gained his degree and developed an interest in teaching.
For many years he combined the role of Technician and part time lecturer
where he developed a deep interest in interactive computer based
learning. This interest was formalised in the completion of a PGC
Teaching in HE. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Martin
has presented papers and given presentations at conferences’ both at
home and abroad on the subject of the VLE and the use of Blended
learning.
Martin is currently employed by CSAD as Resources Manager
where his responsibilities include: the management of the Technical team
and the provision of workshop and studio facilities.
Current research
Use of Animations in delivering Electronic Computer Aided Design on Virtual Learning Environment.
Member of curriculum redesign team working in conjunction with colleagues in Ceramics.
Member of the Sustainable lighting project team for Bus Stop Wales Ltd.
At a national level he represents Wales (HEPCW) as a technical
representative on the National Working Party for Purchasing Electronic
Components (NUWPEC) since 2003 and was elected Vice Chair in October
2006. He became Chair in 2010.
Principal Publications and/or Exhibitions
ICEER author of a paper and poster (Taiwan)
ICEER 2006 Journal publication
