Our People
Areas of expertise
- Gauge block interferometry
- Optical frequency combs
- Stabilised lasers
- 3-Dimensional coordinate metrology
- Electronic engineering
- Software/firmware engineering
- International equivalence of measurements
Qualifications
BSCTech (Hons majoring in electronic engineering)
Biography
Chris is a Senior Research Engineer for the Length section and Team Leader for the Length, Light and Digital sections in MSL. He has a background in optical ellipsometry and electronic engineering, and has worked in the field of metrology for his entire career. During his time at MSL, Chris has developed new metrological standards for New Zealand and maintains systems that support robust metrology. Most recently, he has commissioned a new optical frequency comb for MSL.
Chris was brought up in Wellington and attended school at Onslow College, then continued his education at Victoria University of Wellington. Studies included physics and engineering, with his research project based on a novel technique of lock-in amplification.
He also pursues personal engineering projects at home, with interests in renewable energy, battery technology and electric vehicles.