Neil Powell

Neil Powell is a Lecturer and University Teacher at the University of Sheffield's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, affiliated with the Communications Research Group. He holds a BSc in Electronic & Electrical Engineering from Liverpool John Moores University (1985). His professional background includes work at BAe Dynamics (Hatfield) in VLSI design and Hardware Description Languages (HDLs), followed by a role as Senior Experimental Officer managing VLSI teaching facilities. Currently, he focuses on teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules while maintaining research interests in VLSI design, low-power systems, and residue number systems through student project supervision.

Education:

• BSc in Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University (1985)

Research Interests: Neil's work spans foundational and applied areas of electrical engineering, including advanced VLSI design methodologies, optimization of low-power electronic systems, and computational techniques in residue number systems. He retains a strong practical focus through hands-on teaching and student project mentorship in these domains.

Teaching & Roles: As a Senior Experimental Officer and MSc tutor, he develops and delivers modules in VLSI, HDLs, and computer arithmetic, integrating industry-relevant skills into curricula. His teaching emphasizes practical laboratory work and project-based learning.

Research Group: Active member of the Communications Research Group within the School, contributing to interdisciplinary projects.