Andrew Rees

Professor Andrew Rees holds the position of Professor of Engineering Teaching Practice at the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University. Previously, he served as Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University from 2016 to 2023. His academic journey began in 1996 in the automotive sector as a Toolmaker, transitioning to academia in 2002 at Cardiff University's Manufacturing Engineering Centre. He earned his PhD in 2011 from Cardiff University, focusing on micro electrical discharge machining.

His research spans advanced manufacturing technologies, while his teaching expertise emphasizes educational innovation. Key areas include Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), curriculum design, and assessment methodologies. He holds professional certifications such as Chartered Engineer (CEng), Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE), and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), with a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (PGCLT).

Awards

• Swansea University Teaching Excellence Award (2023)

Academic Background

• PhD in Micro Electrical Discharge Machining, Cardiff University (2011)
• BSc in Engineering (specific discipline unspecified)

Advising & Grants

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