Paul Flick

Robotics Engineer

Contact

1 Technology Crt
Pullenvale Qld
4069

Tel: + 61 7 3327 4032
Fax: +61 7 3327 4455

Themes

• Aluminium
• Transforming the Future Mine
• Sensor and Sensor Networks
• e-Technology
• BlueGDP (Wealth From Oceans)

Projects

• Autonomous Hot Metal Carrier
• Dependability in Field Robotics
• Smart Farm
• Rock Breaker
• Tele-Robotics
• Bobcat
• Quokka

Science Area

• Robotics

Biography

Paul grew up in the foothills of Byron Bay on a cattle and cane farm. Finishing High school, He went straight to UNI at Toowoomba and then straight into a job at Advanced Robotic Technologies, where he designed CNC router's and Plasma cutter machines.

Before leaving Advanced Robotic Technologies he was head of the Electrical and Servicing department and was managing a team of 10 people.

After working there for four years he moved to CSIRO in October 2005.

Academic Qualifications

2001	Beng University of Southern Queensland, Bachelor of Engineering, Majoring in Mechatronic. With Honors

Recent Professional Experience

2005-Current	Mechatronic Specialist, CSIRO, Automation Systems LAB
2003-2005	Head of Electrical and Servicing department at Advanced Robotic Technologies
2001-2003	Engineer at Advanced Robotic Technologies.

Other Highlights

2000	President of MECH Club USQ, Social Group for Mechanical and Mechatonic Engineers

Student Supervision

2008	M. Warren, 4th year, Quokka design, UQ, Brisbane QLD
2007	F. Moliner, 4th year, Bobcat project, TSBL, France
2006	C. Tarbottom, 4th Year, Underwater Acoustic Network, Canada