Andrew Baxter Reid

Andrew Baxter Reid is a Lecturer and Chancellor's Fellow in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. Specializing in acoustically powered soft robotics and bio-inspired sensor design, his research focuses on 3D printed structures with integrated piezoactive and conductive layers.

• Education: Doctor of Engineering (Bio-inspired sound localization) from University of Strathclyde (2016)
• Current research: Bio-inspired directional transduction, 3D printed sensors/actuators

His work combines acoustics, soft robotics, and additive manufacturing to create smart biomedical devices like novel cochlear implants. Recent projects include Ultrasonic Oil Switch Condition Monitoring and BRAINS Strathclyde CDT.

Key article themes include:

• Scorpion-inspired airflow sensors
• Bio-mimetic hair acoustic sensors
• Multifunctional 3D printed materials
• Frequency-specific acoustic detection

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2023 IEEE Sensors Journal Best Paper Runner-Up

Actively supervising PhD students in bio-inspired robotics and acoustic engineering research.