Edward Causton

Edward Causton is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering at Nottingham Trent University. He serves as Course Leader for the Foundation Year in Engineering and Mathematics, and Module Leader for the Foundation Year Practical and Professional Skills module and the 3rd Year Performance Engineering module. Additionally, he acts as Engineering Link Tutor to Nottingham Trent International College.

Education:

• MPhys in Physics from the University of Oxford (2001–2006)
• MSc and PhD in Protein Mechanical Unfolding in Multiple Dimensions from the University of Leeds (2006–2011)
• PGCE in Secondary Science Education from the University of Leeds (2013–2014)
• MA in Philosophy of Education (Constructivism and Inferentialism) from UCL Institute of Education (2016–2017)

His research interests span Biophysics, particularly protein mechanics, and Educational Methodology, focusing on practical and professional skills development in engineering. Dr. Causton has prior experience as a secondary science teacher and financial accountant, bringing interdisciplinary expertise to his academic roles.

Notable professional roles include:

• Lecturer in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, and Engineering at Nottingham Trent International College (2017–2020)
• Secondary Science Teacher at Prince Henry's Grammar School (2014–2016)