Neil Wilkinson is the Research Program Manager with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre. Neil rejoins Niagara College with 8-years in leadership roles in college applied research offices. During that time, he developed and managed applied research teams and projects that provided innovative new products and solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses in the agriculture, food and beverage, advanced manufacturing, and digital health sectors. Working … Continue reading Neil Wilkinson »
Lyndon is responsible for the overall direction, operations and strategic leadership of the Centre. This includes team building and mentorship, public relations, business development and outreach to key industry partners and the successful development and implementation of advanced manufacturing services that meet industry demand for workforce, economic, and talent development. Lyndon joined the Research & Innovation division after a diversified career, beginning in the culinary … Continue reading Lyndon William Ashton »
Brian Klassen is the Research Laboratory Technician with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC). In his role, he supports all research and technical service activities related to producing and testing prototypes, evaluating new technologies and developing new or improved products or processes for small- and medium-sized businesses. Brian is a graduate of Niagara College’s Electronics Engineering Technology (Co-op) program and has worked in the … Continue reading Brian Klassen »
Product development engineering perfectly matches the capabilities and passion that Dr. Al Spence shares as a Research Scientist-Advanced Manufacturing at the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre at the Welland Campus. Al has degrees from the University of Waterloo in Applied Mathematics (BMath 1984) and Mechanical Engineering (MASc 1986), and a PhD in CAD-based machining simulation from the University of British Columbia (1992). His specialization in … Continue reading Dr. Al Spence »
In his role as co-ordinator in the new Renewable Energies Technician program, Bryan Mewhiney makes sure he practices what he preaches, carving out time for research projects that are heavily integrated with local industry. From developing the capacity to test the thermal resistance of insulating materials for the construction industry, to developing a new method of solar-power generation, Mewhiney devotes many of his waking hours … Continue reading Bryan Mewhiney »
Rick Baldin doesn’t like to hear pessimistic talk about the state of manufacturing in Niagara. The Research & Innovation faculty lead knows first-hand there are plenty of opportunities for skilled workers, and plenty of partnership possibilities for industry with Niagara College. The former GM engineering team leader has been putting his skills to the test in Niagara’s advanced manufacturing division, working on projects that develop … Continue reading Rick Baldin »
