Dr. Michael O Toole

Biography

Michael O'Toole is a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Manchester, where his research is focused on impact-driven innovations using magnetic induction eddy-current sensors instrumentation. His work has developed high sensitivity, advanced multi-frequency, ‘smart’ metal detectors capable of characterizing the properties of various objects. He has contributed to major projects in application domains such as bio-impedance spectroscopy for food and tissue measurements and metal separation in recycling. O'Toole is an active advocate for public engagement and outreach, creating events in collaboration with community organizations, schools, and museums. He regularly supervises Nuffield research placements and has chaired the Manchester branch of the British Science Association for five years. His background includes a Master’s degree in Integrated Engineering from the University of Reading and a PhD from Loughborough University. O'Toole worked on significant research projects, including several EU Framework 7 projects, and was awarded the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Research Fellowship in 2016, helping him to build a diverse research portfolio. He is passionate about lecturing in High Speed Mixed Signal systems design and aligns his expertise with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Nuclear Engineering, and Non-Destructive Testing.

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