Derek Coburn

Background

About Derek Coburn

Extensive technical and engineering experience with strengths in optical system design, high speed image acquisition and processing as well as control systems and optical metrology applications and systems development. • Strong background in electronic and HDL design (ASIC and FPGA) and integration, system on chip and embedded system development as well as a wealth of software design experience. • Hands on development and management of several applied research projects ranging in scope from proof of concept and technology commercialisation through to innovation partnership programmes with industrial partners. • Successful record in winning funding for applied research programmes. • Proven record in realising innovative solutions to design challenges. • Industrial and academic R&D background with proven record in collaborative design.