Mark Robbins

Mark Robbins has a diverse and extensive work experience in the engineering and technology fields. Mark served as the Chief Engineer at Teledyne e2v, where they were responsible for engineering governance, systems engineering management, and the technical delivery of ground stations for Quantum Key Distribution. Prior to that, they held the position of Head of Research and Development - Chief Engineer at Teledyne e2v Space Imaging Division, where they provided engineering accountability, senior leadership, and oversaw the R&D strategy and budget. Mark also worked as the Engineering Manager - Systems at Teledyne e2v, leading teams for the delivery of advanced imaging systems and serving as the technical lead and interface between customers and projects.

Before joining Teledyne e2v, Mark had roles at The Open University as a Visiting Research Fellow and at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) as a Principal Engineer and Deputy Head of Department, where they focused on semiconductor devices, advanced imaging technologies, and optical systems engineering and design.

Prior to that, they worked at e2v technologies as a Predevelopment Technology Manager, responsible for the development of new imaging technologies, and at E2V TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LIMITED as a Technical Manager, leading the development and production of low light imaging technology.

Additionally, Mark has experience working at Marconi Applied Technologies as an Application and Radiation Specialist, where they played a significant role in negotiating and supplying imaging CCDs for the Hubble Space Telescope upgrade. Mark also worked at EEV Ltd as a Principal Applications Engineer and Senior Engineer, handling CCD and electronics operation, managing large projects, and serving as the technical authority for medical and non-destructive testing products.

Earlier in their career, Mark worked as a Research Fellow at Brunel University London, focusing on radiation damage effects in silicon detectors and semiconductor device modelling.

Overall, Mark Robbins has a strong background in engineering leadership, research and development, systems engineering, optical design, and semiconductor devices.

Mark Robbins attended Westcliff High School for Boys from 1978 to 1985. Mark then pursued a BSc(Hons) in Applied Physics at Brunel University London from 1985 to 1989. Following their undergraduate studies, Mark went on to complete their PhD at Brunel University London from 1989 to 1992, focusing on the field of Radiation Damage Effects in CCDs.