David White

David White

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Professor at Auckland University of Technology + Co-Director BioDesign Lab + Founder and Chief Science Officer at Goodair

  • Education

    • The University of Auckland

      1994 - 1996
      Bachelor of Engineering - BE Mechanical Engineering
    • Auckland University of Technology

      2010 - 2013
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • Experience

    • Robert Harris Tea & Coffee

      Jan 1984 - Mar 1985
      Development Engineer

      Responsible for the design and manufacture of Cappuccino machines tailored for the New Zealand market. Undertook the design of boiler and coffee dispensing systems, supporting structure and electrical systems. Also designed fabrication jigs and casting patterns to enable production.

    • New Zealand Ministry of Defence

      Feb 1985 - Feb 1993
      Technical Manager

      Responsible for 18 staff that made up the Condition Analysis Unit which provided the mechanical technical support required by the MOD. This required the management of financial plans which included budget development of over $1.5M, purchase of capital equipment, staff management and ongoing training. Also responsible for final sign off on technical reports on the condition of machinery equpment, lifting structures, ship hull conditio, gas testing and protective coatings. Undertook the writing of variations to contract based on reports generated. Show less

    • Auckland University of Technology

      Feb 1993 - now

      Co-Director AUT BioDesign Lab Responsible for the delivery and cirriculum development of content in both the Bachelor of Engineering Technology and Bachelor of Engineering (hons) programmes. Specialist subjects include Mechanical Design, Heat and Mass Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, Dynamics and Statics. Research areas of interest include the human upper airway and in particular the design of theraputic biomedical devices.

      • Associate Professor

        Dec 2020 - now
      • Senior Lecturer

        Feb 1993 - Dec 2020
    • BioDesign Lab

      Nov 2016 - now
      Co Director

      The BioDesign Lab is a transdisciplinary collaboration between engineers, designers, physiologists, neuroscientists, clinicians, businesses, and community that seeks to find effective solutions to real-life health and environmental problems, and where appropriate, translate these into commercial innovation.

    • Goodair Nosebuds

      Dec 2021 - now
      Chief Scientific Officer

      Leading the scientific development of the new Goodair Nosebuds that deliver a new and more natural way to treat nasal congestion, allergies, and many other problematic and chronic upper airway conditions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PhD

      Auckland University of Technology
      Nov 2013