David Payne

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About David Payne

Experienced scientist, engineer and educator with a strong track record of high-quality teaching and research carried out at leading universities and through collaboration with industry.Skilled in Electronic Engineering, Photovoltaics, Nanotechnology, Material Characterisation, Optics, Hardware and Software Development.Extensive scientific research and educational background, with a PhD focused on 'Photovoltaics: Light trapping for thin silicon technologies' from the University of Southampton (U.K), followed by four years of postdoctoral research in crystalline silicon, defect mitigation and nanophotonics at UNSW, Australia. Author of >70 scientific papers and co-inventor of seven patents.Currently employed in a continuing position as a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University's (Australia) School of Engineering. Founder and Director of PHYSTEK Pty Ltd, an ethical technology consultancy and product development start-up:Head of the energy devices lab at MQ with excellent track-record of successful research grant acquistion and management. Named investigator on a combined total of $6.3 million of research funding, lead investigator for $1.5 million. Core research interests-/:Passionate and award-winning teaching innovator with a focus on increasing student engagement and excellence in flexible practical learning. Convenor of multiple units at both the Undergraduate and Master's level within the Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree at MQ.Teaching Units Convened/Supervised-/- Chair of the School of Engineering's workplace health and safety committee. Actively developing and implementing strategies for improved laboratory safety and management, increased engagement of academics with WHS, and improved awareness and facilities towards health and wellbeing.