Electronics Engineer, Dyson Kuwait “I completed my Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng(Hons) degree at the University of Huddersfield and straight after, I have been offered a PhD fee–waiver scholarship which I happily accepted. My research was about developing a novel method for non–invasive blood flow measurement. Following this, I managed to secure a job as an Electronic Engineer at Dyson Research and Development (R&D). “I have spent 9 years at the University of Huddersfield for both of my degrees and I am lucky to witness the massive transformation that the University went through including new buildings, facilities and services. I had such a great experience at the University, and with the help of the University teaching and support staff, I acquired the skills I needed to allow me to join the industrial world.
“Aside from my studies, I enjoyed very much the vibrant and friendly atmosphere on campus. I always had a passion for sports and particularly volleyball and the University did not let me down. The University helped me to start the volleyball club where I competed in local leagues and won several trophies. The University also organised events throughout the years such as International Sport and Food days. All those sports and social activities gave me the opportunity to meet new students and make friends.
Why the University of Huddersfield?
Maythem Ali
“I am now part of the R&D Electronics team at Dyson. The company recently invested £1.5bn to launch 100 new products and product categories in the next 4 years and I am excited to be part of this challenge. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at the University of Huddersfield to help me to achieve my dream and work for a high–end company.”
Aftab Afzal Electronics Engineer, Rolls–Royce Oman “My Electrical Engineering degree proved invaluable for developing my skills because when you start your first job it can often take time before you are given the responsibility to work on the high profile projects. But because of their confidence in the skills I had obtained from my degree here at Huddersfield, from day one, they have had me working on the important assignments, which is great. I have been involved in certification of Trent XWB EEC which has been installed on Trent XWB engine for Airbus A350. The Rolls–Royce Trent XWB, specifically designed for operation on the Airbus A350 XWB family, is the most efficient large civil aerospace engine ever produced.
“If you are a non–UK national this can often prove very difficult but with the help of the University's Computing and Engineering Placement Unit, in the third year of my BEng degree I took part in a really successful one year work–placement as an Industrial Engineer where I got hands on experience in my chosen industry. This shows just how successful the University is at helping students get into work during and after their studies.”
With the help of the University's Computing and Engineering Placement Unit, in the third year of my BEng degree I took part in a really successful one year work–placement.
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