Mark Judge

Dr. Mark Judge is a Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, serving as Course Leader for the BEng/MEng degrees in Robotics and Automation within the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Sheffield, completed under Professors Maria Fox and Derek Long. His academic career includes roles at The University of Derby and The University of London, alongside extensive industry collaboration.

Education: Mark holds degrees in Electronics, Computer Science, and AI, with additional qualifications in Microsoft Server administration and Cisco networking. His PhD focused on Constraint Satisfaction techniques in AI planning.

Research Interests: Dr. Judge specializes in AI, robotics, and intelligent systems, with projects on reconfigurable autonomy, multi-agent systems, and applying AI to health/wellbeing. He pioneered 'Maker' sessions blending robotics research with hands-on learning using Arduino and Raspberry Pi technologies.

Teaching & Leadership: He designs innovative modules emphasizing problem-based learning and supervises undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD students. At the University of Sheffield, he contributed to The Diamond engineering lab, leading EEE laboratory sessions for large cohorts.

Industry Collaboration: Mark has partnered with companies like National Instruments and Keysight Technologies, securing sponsorships for student projects. He seeks further research and consulting opportunities in robotics, AI, and healthcare technology.