I am a Chartered Engineer with IET and currently the Programme Leader for the following Undergraduate Programmes:
• MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
• BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
• BSc (Hons) Computer Network Technology
• BSc (Hons) Product Design Technology
• BSc (Hons) Design Engineering
Professional Qualifications:
CEng, Chartered Engineer, IET
SFHEA, Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy
Academic Qualifications:
PhD, Microwave Engineering
MSc, Optoelectronics & Communication Systems
BEng, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Electronics Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University
Engineering Lecturer, Newcastle College
Associate Lecturer, Northumbria University
Faculty Roles:
QAA HE Review 2016 - MMU, Faculty of Science & Engineering (2015)
Internationalisation Lead for South East Asia (2011 - 2014)
School Roles:
Chair, Programme Committee Undergraduate Programmes (2014 - Current)
Continuous Monitoring & Improvement (CMI) Champion, MMU (2014 - Current)
PDR Reviewer (2015 - Current)
Electronics Subject Lead (2011- Current)
Admissions Coordinator (2014 - 2015)
Three Main Reasons:
Why Study Engineering at MMU?
We develop Employable graduates, who are
External Examiner - Robert Gordon University (2014 - Current)
Validation Panel Member, Subject Expert - University of Greenwich, SBCS Campus, Trinidad & Tobago (2013)
Security & Medical Imaging
Antenna Propagation
Wireless Power Transfer & Power Line Communications
Sustainable Engineering
Pedagogic Research
P. Nandi, SJ. Hutchinson, M. Fernando (2017). Multi object concealed threat detection by late time response analysis. In: Mediterranean Microwave Symposium. Abu Dhabi, UAE, 14/11/2016.
S. Hutchinson, M. Fernando, D. Andrews, S. Harmer, N. Bowring (2013). Investigation of late time response analysis for detection of multiple concealed objects. In: SPIE Proceedings. Dresden, GERMANY, 24/9/2013.
MJA. Fernando, C. Johnson, S. Hutchinson, D. Andrews, S. Harmer, et al. N. Bowring. (2016). A Morlet, Continuous Wavelet Based Late Time Response Classification Regime for use in Security Screening. IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques.
SJ. Hutchinson, D. Andrews, M. Fernando, S. Harmer, N. Bowring (2014). Late time response analysis for the discrimination of multiple simulated objects in concealed threat detection. 2014 9th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks & Digital Sign (CSNDSP). pp.1090-1094.
MJA. Fernando (2014). Direct Entrants Integration at Engineering Induction. International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education.
M. Fernando, K. Busawon, D. Smith (2014). Analysis of the novel 3-parameter model for Microwave Antennas in Lossy Medium. International Journal of Pharma Medicine and Biological Sciences IJPMBS.
MJ. Fernando, M. Elsdon, K. Busawon, D. Smith (2010). A Novel simplified mathematical model for antennas used in medical imaging applications. Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 255(1),
MJA. Fernando, M. Elsdon, M. Leach, S. Foti, D. Smith (2006). A Holographic Solution for Concealed Object Detection. The Mediterranean Journal of Computers and Networks.
P. Nandi, SJ. Hutchinson, M. Fernando (2017). Multi object concealed threat detection by late time response analysis. In: Mediterranean Microwave Symposium. Abu Dhabi, UAE, 14/11/2016.
M. Fernando, SC. Ekpo, V. Velusamy (2015). A Review of Incorporating Live-Projects into Engineering Curriculum at the Manchester Metropolitan University. In: 4th CYICER Conference. Kyrena, North Cyprus, 19/3/2015. pp.1-8.
MJA. Fernando, C. Boyd, A. Langdown, V. Vargas Sustainable Wool Processing developed with the Academic Curriculum. Cyprus, 16/3/2015.
MJA. Fernando, V. Velusamy (2015). Empowering Engineering students Through Global Learning Experience. Cyprus, 16/3/2015.
S. Hutchinson, CT. Taylor, M. Fernando, D. Andrews, N. Bowring (2014). Investigation of the CLEAN deconvolution method for use with Late Time Response analysis of multiple objects. In: SPIE Proceedings. Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS, 24/9/2014.
MJA. Fernando, S. Hutchinson, D. Andrews, S. Harmer, S. Sigurnjak, et al. N. Bowring. Late Time Response Analysis for the Discrimination of Multiple Simulated Objects in Concealed Threat. Manchester, 9/7/2014.
S. Hutchinson, M. Fernando, D. Andrews, S. Harmer, N. Bowring (2013). Investigation of late time response analysis for detection of multiple concealed objects. In: SPIE Proceedings. Dresden, GERMANY, 24/9/2013.
MJA. Fernando, S. Hutchinson, D. Andrews Investigation of LTR Analysis for Concealed Object Detection. Manchester, 15/10/2012.
D. Smith, M. Elsdon, MP. Leach, M. Fernando, SJ. Foti (2010). The use of indirect holographic techniques for microwave imaging. In: 2010 10th Mediterranean Microwave Symposium. 25/8/2010. pp.192-195.
M. Fernando, K. Busawon, M. Elsdon, D. Smith (2010). Fundamental issues in antenna design for microwave medical imaging applications. In: 2010 7th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks & Digital Signal Processing (CSNDSP 2010). 21/7/2010. pp.795-800.
MJA. Fernando, K. Busawon, D. Smith Fundamental issues with Antennas in Microwave Medical Imaging. Newcastle, 12/7/2010.
MJA. Fernando, M. Leach, M. Elsdon, D. Smith An improved Holographic Technique for Medium Gain Antenna Near Field Measurements. Edinburgh, 7/11/2008.
MJA. Fernando, M. Leach, S. Skobelev, M. Elsdon, D. Smith A Modified Holographic Technique for Antenna Measurements and Object Imaging. Niigata, Japan, 20/8/2007.
MJA. Fernando, D. Smith, M. Elsdon, M. Leach, S. Foti A Microwave Indirect Holographic System for Security and Medical Imaging Applications. France, 20/11/2006.
MJA. Fernando, D. Smith, M. Elsdon, M. Leach, S. Foti A Method for 3D Breast Cancer Imaging Using Microwave Holography”, International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation. Singapore, 6/11/2006.
MJA. Fernando, M. Elsdon, M. Leach, S. Foti, D. Smith Early Stage Breast Cancer Detection using Indirect Microwave Holography. Manchester, 25/9/2006.
D. Smith, M. Elsdon, M. Leach, M. Fernando, SJ. Foti (2006). 3D Microwave Imaging for Medical and Security Applications. In: 2006 International RF and Microwave Conference. Malaysia, 12/9/2006. pp.233-237.
MJA. Fernando, D. Smith, M. Elsdon, M. Leach, S. Foti Medical Imaging using a Microwave Indirect Holographic Technique. Genova, Italy, 11/9/2006.
D. Smith, M. Leach, M. Elsdon, MJ. Fernando, SJ. Foti (2005). Imaging of dielectric objects from phase patterns reconstructed using indirect holographic intensity patterns. In: ICEAA 2005 - 9th International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications and EESC 2005 - 11th European Electromagnetic Structures Conference. Torino, Italy, 12/9/2005. pp.401-404.
Book Reviewer - Springer Publications, Engineering (2016)
Grant Reviewer - Cancer Research UK (2015)
Journal Reviewer - IJEEE(2015)
Technical Reviewer, CSNDSP (2008-2010)
£120K - Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Motherwell Tank Gauging, St. Helens (2015 - Current)
Projects:
Exhibitions:
Education Fairs:
Summer Workshops:
Newton Al-Farabi Fund 2016: Member of the UK delegation to the International Workshop on "Management of Innovation in Agricultural Sector in Kazakhstan" in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Academic Consultant, Module Leader - Northern Consortium UK (2012-2015)
EMC consultant SMEx - PSDC Penang (2011 -2014)
Good Practice Exchange: Internationalising the Curriculum
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HEA Fellowship
Global Dimension in Engineering Education European Award Winner 2015: Best practice for the integration of Sustainable Human Development (SHD) into technology and engineering education
Best Team Award Nomination 2015: Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at MMU Staff Award
Highly recommended Prize Winner: Query Box, creative teaching tool – Northumbria University
P.O’Bryne Prize Winner: Best MSc Project Award, Northumbria University
Departments with reputations on the rise Accolade: Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering rose from 54th to 13th in Guardian Ranking 2015
Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering rose 16 places in the Times/Sunday Times League table in 2016 (From 56th to 40th)
Grant Reviewer - Cancer Research UK (2015)
Visiting Academic - TNU Vietnam, HELP CAT Malaysia (2012-2014)
Journal Reviewer - International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications (2017)
Book Reviewer - Springer Publications, Microwave Engineering (2016)
Journal Reviewer - International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education (2015)
Technical Reviewer, Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing Conference(2008-2010)
Member of the Institute of Engineering & Technology (MIET), ID: 87212991
Member of the Institute of Physics (MInstP), ID: 1100959