Dr Tim Amsdon

Profile

Tim is an Associate Professor in the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Leeds, where he also serves as Deputy Director of Student Education (Taught Programmes). He joined the School in 2017.

With over 14 years of experience in higher education and 17 years of prior industrial experience, Tim brings a wealth of expertise from both academia and industry. Before entering higher education, he held a range of engineering and management roles within leading electronics companies, developing extensive technical and commercial knowledge.

Having lived and worked in the United States, Germany, South Korea and China, Tim has gained significant international experience that shapes both his teaching and leadership. This global perspective enables him to provide students with valuable insights into engineering practice across different cultures and industries.

Tim has extensive teaching experience across a broad range of subjects, including communication systems, digital electronics, digital media systems, embedded systems, and RF and microwave engineering. He is passionate about supporting student learning and ensuring that graduates are equipped with the technical knowledge and professional skills required for successful engineering careers.

During his industrial career, Tim worked in design, systems architecture, applications development and consultancy. He contributed to the design and development of a variety of RF and microwave products, including broadcast video receiver systems used by leading television and set-top box manufacturers.

Tim holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and a PhD in Visible Light Communications, both from the University of Huddersfield. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET), a Senior Member of the IEEE, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). He also serves as an IET Accreditor, supporting the accreditation of engineering programmes and contributing to the maintenance of professional standards in engineering education.

Responsibilities

• Deputy Director of Student Education (Taught Programmes)
• Module Leader for ELEC3101 Radio-Frequency (RF) and Microwave Systems
• Module Leader for ELEC5032 Modern Industry Practice

Research interests

Tim is interested in RF and microwave engineering, free-space optical communications (VLC), embedded systems, and broadcast video systems.

Qualifications

• PhD in Visible Light Communications
• BEng(Hons) Electronic Engineering

Professional memberships

• UK Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council (CE)
• Fellow of the UK Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Senior Member of the US Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE)
• IET Accreditor

Student education

Tim fulfils the role of project supervisor and assessor for projects at MSc, MEng, and BEng levels. Additionally, he serves as an academic personal tutor.

Research groups and institutes

• Institute of Communication and Power Networks