Dr. Phil Bommer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Phil Bommer is a Programme Leader for Product Design Technology at the University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol, specializing in the fields of Design Consultancy, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Design Management, and Entrepreneurship. He holds degrees in BEng and MDes from RCA, and is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Before joining UWE Bristol, Phil worked at Dyson Limited for 15 years, where he achieved the position of UK Research Design & Development Director. His responsibilities included overseeing technical design reviews and the development of new products and technologies for the Dyson range. In addition to his academic role, he operates a design consultancy and a design import business, focusing on development, concept creation, and detailed production design in the kitchenware sector.

Research Interests

Experience

Programme Leader

2016-09-01 — Present

University of the West of England • Bristol, UK

Leading the Product Design Technology program, responsible for curriculum development and student engagement.

UK Research Design & Development Director

2001-01-01 — 2016-08-31

Dyson Limited • UK

Directed research and design developments, overseeing the introduction of new product designs and ensuring quality throughout the development process.

Requirements for University of the West of England

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:51
Reading
Required:51
Writing
Required:51
Speaking
Required:51
Overall
Required:50
Prerequisites
GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics 120-136 UCAS Tariff points A-level Mathematics or Physics for Engineering/Architecture
Application Checklist
  • UCAS Application
  • Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference
  • Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Evidence
Specialization Notes

Standard undergraduate entry for Engineering, Computer Science, and Built Environment departments.