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 Director of Industrial Relations and Deputy Director of Student Education (Taught Programmes). He joined the School in 2017.

Before joining Leeds, Tim spent four years as Head of Engineering at the International Study Centre, University of Huddersfield. Prior to that, he gained 17 years of industrial experience, working in a variety of engineering and management roles for leading-edge electronics companies.

Tim has lived and worked in several countries, including the United States, Germany, South Korea, and China. This international background informs both his teaching and leadership approach, offering students a global perspective on engineering practice.

He has extensive teaching expertise across areas such as communication systems, digital electronics, digital media systems, embedded systems, high-frequency electronics, and RF and microwave engineering. Tim is a strong advocate for blended, student-centred teaching methods, with a particular emphasis on project-based learning.

During his time in industry, Tim held roles in design, system architecture, applications development, and consultancy. He contributed to the successful design and development of various RF and microwave products, including broadcast video receiver systems used by leading TV 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 UK 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 volunteers as an IET Accreditor, contributing to the professional standards of engineering education and accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Director of Industrial Relations
• Deputy Director of Student Education (Taught Programmes)
• 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 for MSc, Level-2, and Level-1 students.

Research groups and institutes

• Institute of Communication and Power Networks