Dr. Nick Simpson
Associate Professor in Advanced Electrical Machine Design University of Bristol
Nick Simpson received his BEng and PhD degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Bristol, UK, in 2009 and 2014, respectively. He is an Associate Professor in Advanced Electrical Machine Design and Manufacture, a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, Head of the Electrical Energy Management Group (EEMG), and lead of The Electrical Machine Works — a research initiative dedicated to the additive and advanced manufacturing of high-performance electrical machines.
2025 Onsite Content Agenda Sessions
Developing Industry-Relevant Skills: Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Engineering Practice
This session will focus on the skills and experiences that are most valuable to employers in the electrical engineering field. It will provide actionable advice on how to develop both technical and soft skills that are in high demand, and how to make the most of university projects, internships, and extracurricular activities to enhance employability.
- Key technical skills employers look for (e.g., CAD, simulation tools, coding, power electronics)
- Soft skills that differentiate graduates(e.g., communication, leadership, problem-solving)
- Leveraging internships, research, and projects to build a professional portfolio
- How to showcase your academic work and technical projects to potential employers
Thursday 05 June 11:45 - 12:15 E-Mobility Stage
Future Engineers
This session will focus on the skills and experiences that are most valuable to employers in the electrical engineering field. It will provide actionable advice on how to develop both technical and soft skills that are in high demand, and how to make the most of university projects, internships, and extracurricular activities to enhance employability.
- Key technical skills employers look for (e.g., CAD, simulation tools, coding, power electronics)
- Soft skills that differentiate graduates(e.g., communication, leadership, problem-solving)
- Leveraging internships, research, and projects to build a professional portfolio
- How to showcase your academic work and technical projects to potential employers
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