Rate My Professor Tristan Davies

Tristan Davies is a Senior Technical Officer in the Science and Engineering Technical Group within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Curtin University, Perth, Australia. He also serves as Associate Lecturer in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering and at the Space Science and Technology Centre (SSTC). Located in Building 204, Engineering General Facilities on the Curtin Perth campus, he supports technical operations, teaching, and research in engineering fields.

A graduate of Curtin University and current PhD candidate, Davies' research interests encompass biomechanics and rehabilitation robotics, as indicated on his Google Scholar profile. He co-authored the publication 'Robotic Assessments of Proprioception and the Impact of Age' in IEEE Xplore in 2020, collaborating with Curtin colleagues including Dr. Tele Tan. This work examines robotic evaluations of proprioception and age-related changes, advancing rehabilitation technologies. His contributions are noted on ResearchGate with one publication and a few citations.

Davies actively mentors undergraduate students through supervision of engineering projects at SSTC. These projects include High Altitude Atmospheric Sample Collection, designing hermetically sealed systems for balloon-based gaseous sampling with mechanical, electronic, and software elements tested in vacuum chambers; Improving CubeSat single actuation deployable mechanisms for reliable alternatives to burn-wire systems, including launch qualification via vibration and vacuum testing; CubeSat Magnetorquer Characterisation, developing testing apparatus with sensors and microcontrollers for attitude control; Using a Thermal Camera for Grain Size Classification for Mars Rocks, utilizing machine learning; Line Scan Imaging System for Earth Observation; and Physical Visualisation of Real-World Space Data for audience engagement with space mission information. These initiatives provide practical experience in aerospace and mechanical engineering.

Additionally, he advises the Perth Aerospace Student Team (PAST), comprising Curtin undergraduates working on aerospace endeavours. Through these roles, Davies contributes to education and the next generation of engineers in robotics, space technology, and biomechanics.