Mr Mike Briggs
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Job title: Senior Lecturer
Email: m.briggs@derby.ac.uk
Phone No: 01332 593255
Room: 104 Markeaton Street
Faculty: Arts, Design and Technology
School: School of Technology
Subject Area: Engineering
As a senior lecturer within the School of Technology I deliver a range of modules from traditional Engineering Science with mathematics to Eco-Design techniques and Innovation in with an engineering context to name a few. I am also a supervisor for industrial based projects at the final stage level of both Undergraduate and Master's programmes.
Teaching responsibilities
The teaching of Materials Technology and Engineering Science to a range of Engineering and Design students as well as, the tutoring of learners through individually designed programmes and or short courses related to their role(s) in the workplace.
I also contribute significantly to the development of cohort programmes (usually short awards) attending to the needs of industry through the employers.
Professional interests
- Sustainable Development and associated Environmental Issues-Member of The University Carbon Management Group
- Assessment styles and associated pedagogic topics
Research interests
- Sustainable Development, Alternative Energy Sources, moving away from fosssil fuels, Cradle to Grave aspect of products including Life Cycle Analysis.
- Assessment strategies and related issues
Membership of professional bodies and advisory committees
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Member of the Institution of Engineering Designers, actively engaged with accreditations for membership at both individual and institutional level
Recent Conferences
- Learning and Teaching Conference University of Derby (Buxton 2006)
- Presentation on Patchwork Text Assessment
Additional Interests and Activities
The utilisation of electronic media within the sphere of learning teaching and assessment.
Undergraduate qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Product Design, Innovation and Eco Design, University of Derby
Postgraduate qualifications
- PGPLT , University of Derby
- Master of Arts (MA), University of Derby
