James Mead

Dr. James Mead is a Research Associate at the Department of Computing Science of the University of Oldenburg, Germany, within the Division of Microrobotics and Control Engineering. He holds a PhD in nanoscale adhesion characterisation from the University of Queensland (2019) and has professional experience in mechanical engineering consultancy and microscopy engineering.

• Education: Bachelor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering with First-Class Honors (University of Queensland, 2012)
• Professional Experience: Post-doctoral Research Officer and Microscope Engineer at University of Queensland (2019–2020)

His research investigates nanoscale robotic automation, nanogranular tunnelling strain sensors, and adhesive behavior of one-dimensional materials. Though no scientific awards are mentioned, his work bridges interdisciplinary domains of nanotechnology, robotics, and materials science. Current affiliations include collaboration with the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis and the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at UQ.