A. Prof Andrew McDaid is a multi-disciplinary researcher and serial entrepreneur developing valuable products, influential brands and ultimately impactful human experiences. His research, clinical trial, productization and commercial experience crosses medical devices, wearables, smart manufacturing, media, fashion, AI and machine learning.

Distinctions/Honours:
- RSNZ Rutherford Discovery Fellowship
- Invited Speaker to International Conferences
- Digital O&P Care Award - American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association - 2023
- UoA Early Career Research Excellence Award - 2015
- AUEA Emerging Researcher Award - 2015
- RSNZ Marsden Grant - 2014
- Spark Ideas Challenge Winner - 2014
- AMP 'Do Your Thing' Award - 2012
- Best Student Paper Award, IEEE/ASME AIM2011 Conference

Responsibilities:
- Programme Director - Medical Devices & Technologies
- Postgraduate Advisor (Research) - Mechanical Engineering
- Outreach (incl schools liason) - Mechanical Engineering
- Committee/Professional groups/Services:
- Faculty of Engineering Research Committee

- Member IEEE, ASME