Matthew Harmon

Matthew Harmon has gained extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Matthew currently holds the position of Head of Engineering at Tribosonics, where they have been working since 2021. Prior to this, they served as an Engineering Manager and a Project Engineer at the same company.

Before joining Tribosonics, Matthew worked at The University of Sheffield as a Research Associate. Their projects focused on tribology research and its application in the robotics industry. Matthew also conducted research on wheel/rail wear and became a Chartered Engineer during their time at the university.

Matthew's work experience also includes a role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, where they demonstrated in undergraduate mechanical engineering laboratory sessions. Additionally, they gained valuable experience as a General Assistant at Kandara Ltd, managing the whole guest house for extended periods.

During their career, Matthew had a summer placement at Interfleet Technology, where they gained exposure to different departments and adapted to various work environments. Matthew also served as a Student Ambassador for Learning and Teaching at the University of Sheffield, working on projects to enhance student learning and teaching in the Faculty of Engineering.

Furthermore, Matthew's early work experience includes a Year in Industry Placement at National Grid, where they worked on renewing the gas distribution network and gained exposure to various departments within the company.

Overall, Matthew Harmon's work experience encompasses roles in engineering management, research, teaching, and the hospitality industry.

Matthew Harmon earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Sheffield, where they studied from 2010 to 2014.