Mr Shaun McKiernan

Design & Build Chief Technician & Lab Focussed Chief Technician

Contact info

Email address: shaun@bangor.ac.uk

Telephone 01248 388259

Other

  • Write highly specialised software for 3D task-based studies & analysis of movement kinematics for Vicon, Optotrak and other motion capture systems.
  • Develop bespoke software for research and undergraduate projects, for in person & online studies.
  • Liaise with staff and students for detailed information prior to, and throughout, the development and testing process.
  • Test, debug, modify software as necessary & check output data thoroughly for any anomalies.
  • Learn new and develop existing programming languages to keep pace with the latest technology and maximise efficiency
  • On occasion, design and build bespoke electronic hardware for research and undergraduate projects, liaising with the SPECIALIST RESEARCH BUILD CHIEF TECHNICIAN / IT HARDWARE ENGINEER in CoHS when needed.
  • Write instruction manuals for specialist software and bespoke hardware
  • Provide training in the use of specialised software & hardware, such as motion capture suites and eye trackers, for staff and students
  • Liaises and collaborates with the SPECIALIST RESEARCH BUILD CHIEF TECHNICIAN / IT HARDWARE ENGINEER in CoHS
  • Understand and interpret research/teaching equipment needs in order to plan and build lab facilities
  • Plan, specify and purchase equipment as needed for research, impact and teaching
  • Maintain, calibrate, repair equipment as required
  • Supervise use of facilities/equipment and maintain bookings
  • Responsible for Health and Safety in associated workshops and laboratories
  • Ensure that health and safety considerations are applied when developing software & building electronic hardware
  • Provide high level technical support for staff and students
  • Provide specialist IT support for staff & postgraduates
  • Support laboratory teaching practicals / research activities, collaborating with LAB BASED BASED CHIEF TECHNICIAN if appropriate

Contact Info

Email address: shaun@bangor.ac.uk

Telephone 01248 388259

Education / academic qualifications

  • 1989 - BSc , Physics and Electronic Engineering (1986 - 1989)
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