Esther Perea Borobio

Esther Perea Borobio is a Principal Teaching Fellow and Senior Tutor at Imperial College London's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. She holds an MEng in Mechanical Engineering from University College London (UCL) and an MDes in Innovation Design Engineering from Imperial College. Her role encompasses teaching engineering design, professional skills, and management, alongside pastoral support for over 650 undergraduate students and departmental management.

Education:

• MEng Mechanical Engineering, UCL
• MDes Design Engineering, Imperial College London

Research & Professional Background: Esther transitioned to academia in 2005 after a decade in industry, including roles in architectural design, pharmaceutical R&D (designing medical devices like inhalers), and manufacturing. Her career highlights include designing globally deployed street furniture while at Grimshaw and Partners. She emphasizes interdisciplinary innovation, industrial collaboration, and student mentorship.

Awards/Grants: None explicitly listed in provided text.

Future Goals: Strengthen industry-academia connections to benefit students and academics. Advising focus: Student well-being and career development.