Matthew Ford

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Matthew has first class honours degree in physics, majoring in photonics and has over 17 years of IP experience.

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Matthew practices primarily in the fields of physics, photonics, electrical engineering and computer technologies, specialising in lasers, optical fibres, photovoltaic devices, medical devices and optical network devices for the telecommunications industry. Matthew also has a keen interest in the fields of green technology and near-Earth space technology which has exposed Matthew to the importance of computational analysis of complex systems and problems. Matthew also has a strong knowledge in quantum mechanics from his university studies and has practiced in the field of quantum optics.

Matthew has expertise drafting, prosecuting and defending patent specifications across a broad range of technologies, including optical and electronic systems/devices, quantum optical systems, control systems, computer vision, driver monitoring technology, consumer electronics, machine learning, augmented reality, neuroscience diagnostic and rehabilitation systems, green technologies, medical devices and various other computer-implemented technologies.

Expertise & Experience

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Physical & Computer Sciences
  • Emerging & Interdisciplinary

Qualifications

  • Bsc (Photonics) (Hons 1) MIP

More about Matthew

Best holiday

Backpacking around Europe in my 20s

Favourite invention

Electricity – sounds boring but read “The Power Makers”

My first job was

Working at a lettuce farm at age 13 – I earned $3.50 an hour!

Alternative career

Handyman. Since owning a house, I have enjoyed building and fixing things

Favourite quote

“Assume a virtue, if you have it not.” – Hamlet

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