Andrew Sharp
Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering
After completing his undergraduate degree at Liverpool John Moores University, Andrew worked for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as an avionic technician, fault-finding and repairing aircraft electronics to component level, and then as an Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) test programme development engineer, designing and programming test algorithms to confirm the serviceability and flight worthiness of aircraft electronics.
It was here that Andrew began mentoring apprentices and discovered his passion for teaching. In 2008 Andrew left the MOD and became a lecturer at Coleg Cambria where he became programme leader for the BTEC extended diploma in engineering. Andrew joined Wrexham University in 2015 and is currently the programme leader for BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Publications
| Year | Publication | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A test rig for thermal analysis of heat sinks for power electronic applications, Sharp, Andrew;Monir, Shafiul;Day, Richard;Vagapov, Yuriy;Dianov, Anton |
Other Publication |
| 2022 | Temperature gradient improvement of power semiconductor modules cooled using forced air heat sink, Sharp, Andrew;Monir, Shafiul;Vagapov, Yuriy;Day, Richard |
Other Publication |
| 2021 | Forced air cooled heat sink with uniformly distributed temperature of power electronic modules, Applied Thermal Engineering, 199. [DOI] Bunnagel, Christian;Monir, Shafiul;Sharp, Andrew;Anuchin, Alecksey;Durieux, Olivier;Uria, Ikea;Vagapov, Yuriy |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
| 2020 | Numerical design and optimisation of a novel heatsink using ANSYS steady-state thermal analysis, Mueller, Andre;Buennagel, Christian;Monir, Shafiul;Sharp, Andrew;Vagapov, Yuriy;Anuchin, Alecksey |
Other Publication |
| 2017 | Algorithmic Analysis and Hardware Implementation of a Two-Wire-Interface Communication Analyser, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2017 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS (ITA). Schinagl, Peter;Sharp, Andrew |
Conference Publication |
| 2017 | Comparative Analysis and Practical Implementation of the ESP32 Microcontroller Module for the Internet of Things, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2017 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS (ITA). Maier, Alexander;Sharp, Andrew;Vagapov, Yuriy |
Conference Publication |
Honors and Awards
| Date | Title | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| 01-01-2004 | Engineering Modern Apprenticeship | SEMTA |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function |
|---|---|
| Society for Education & Training | Member |
| Engineering Council | Member |
| Institution of Engineering and Technology | Member and Volunteer Mentor |
| Advanced HE | Fellow |
| IEEE | Member |
Committees
| Name | Description | From/To |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Enhancement Review (QER) Focus Group | Quality Enhancement Review (QER) is the method by which we review Welsh higher education providers as part of the Quality Assessment Framework for Wales. It provides a distinctive approach to institutional review, developed to address the particular context of the Welsh higher education sector. QER provides quality assurance and supports quality enhancement, assuring governing bodies, students and the wider public that providers meet the requirements of the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales. QER assesses providers against agreed baseline regulatory requirements and the European Standards and Guidelines. | 2023 |
| Academic Partnership Committee | Academic Faculty Member - FAST | 2019 |
| Faculty Board of Studies | Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering | 2022 |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From/To |
|---|---|---|
| Coleg Cambria (Deeside) | Lecturer Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 2008 - 2015 |
| Ministry of Defence | Test Solutions Development Engineer | 2005 - 2008 |
| Ministry of Defence | Electronic/Avionic Technician | 2000 - 2005 |
Education
| Institution | Qualification | Subject | From/To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Moores University | Bachelor of Science | Maritime Studies | 1994 |
| Wrexham Glyndwr University | Higher National Certificate | Electrical & Electronic Technology | 2012 |
| Wrexham Glyndwr University | Master of Science | Electronic Engineering | 2015 |
| University of Wales | Professional Graduate Certificate | Education (PGCE) | 2010 |