Thomas Binu Thomas
About Thomas Binu Thomas
Thomas Binu Thomas is a Placement Engineer leading the Arm Project at the Sheffield Bionics Society, where he focuses on innovative prosthetic solutions. He is currently enhancing his leadership skills through the Sheffield Engineering Leadership Academy Program and has a background in bioengineering from The University of Sheffield.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Thomas Binu Thomas has been employed as a Placement Engineer at Diamond Light Source since 2021. In this role, he works on a self-contained mechatronics project that focuses on active damping of high precision systems. His contributions are integral to the advancement of engineering solutions within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Thomas studied at The University of Sheffield, where he focused on Medical Devices and Systems, achieving a degree in Bioengineering from 2018 to 2023. Prior to this, he attended Maru-a-Pula School, where he completed his IGCSE and A Level examinations in Physical Sciences from 2011 to 2017.
Background
Thomas has a diverse background in engineering and leadership. He was a member of the Sheffield Engineering Leadership Academy (SELA) from 2019 to 2021, where he participated in leadership development. Additionally, he worked as an iForge Rep at The University of Sheffield for nine months in 2020 to 2021.
Achievements in Bionics and iGEM
Thomas led the Arm Project at the Sheffield Bionics Society, focusing on innovative prosthetic solutions from 2020 to 2021. He also contributed as a team member in the Sheffield iGEM competition in 2019, where the team achieved a category-winning status.
Leadership Development
Currently, Thomas is enrolled in the Sheffield Engineering Leadership Academy Program, which aims to enhance his leadership skills. This program supports his ongoing professional development and prepares him for future leadership roles in engineering.