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James Trevelyan is a distinguished Emeritus Professor at the University of Western Australia, specializing in mechatronics and mechanical engineering. He has contributed significantly to the field with pioneering research on sheep shearing robots and remote access laboratories. Over his academic career, he has presented key findings at robotics conferences and received numerous awards including the prestigious Engelberger Science Technology Award. After retiring in 2016, Trevelyan redirected his focus towards entrepreneurship, founding Close Comfort Pty Ltd, which develops innovative air conditioning technology aimed at being energy-efficient. His teaching excellence has been recognized with distinguished teaching awards from UWA, and he continues to engage with the engineering community. Trevelyan’s current research interests include engineering practice and education, particularly how these fields intersect to improve productivity and sustainability in developing contexts.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Retired from full-time academic duties while continuing research and supervision as a higher education expert.
Close Comfort Pty Ltd • Perth, Australia
Leading company in innovative energy-efficient cooling technology.
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