Evan Hirst

Evan Hirst is a highly experienced Principal Research Scientist at Callaghan Innovation, where employment spans from February 2013 to the present, including roles focusing on Applied Technologies, Data and Internet of Things, Sensing and Automation, and Medical Device Technologies. Prior experience includes a position as a Research Scientist in Medical Device Technologies at Industrial Research Ltd from January 2006 to January 2013. Academic qualifications consist of a PhD in Advanced Technology from Massey University (2006-2009) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics from Massey University (2002-2005). During doctoral studies, Evan Hirst worked on the Bond Rupture Bio-sensor Project, which encompassed various technical skills such as electronics system design, PCB layout, and microfabrication of Surface Acoustic Wave devices.