Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
A dynamic leader and an internationally renowned advanced manufacturing expert, specialising in the interdisciplinary domains of additive manufacturing, digital twins, and Industry 4.0. Currently, I serve as Professor of Additive and Sustainable Manufacturing at Buckinghamshire New University. Previouly, I was Professor of Manufacturing & Product Design, Director of the Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing (2SM) Research Group, and REF 2029 UoA 12 Lead within the Department of Engineering at Birmingham City University. Prior to this role, I held the position of Associate Professor/Reader in Digital Manufacturing within the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University, where I led several research initiatives focused on advanced manufacturing technologies. Since 2017, I have secured over £7.2 million in external funding from Innovate UK, British Council, Erasmus+, Interreg North Sea Region, KTP, and KEEP+. Majority of my work has been in collaboration with industrial partners where I have successfully delivered impactful and innovative projects leading to patent applications, derogation claims, and commercial value in the form of new products and services. I am a highly effective and competent leader who has consistently delivered on various fronts. These leadership roles include leading research funding applications, lead author in peer-reviewed publications, REF 2021 Co-Convener for UoA 12 (2016-2019), School Representative for Athena SWAN (won the Bronze award in 2019), Faculty Representative for Professional Experience Group, and organizer for Engineering School research seminars. Some notable accolades from my career are as follows: - Won the Vice Chancellor’s Award in the 'Outstanding Knowledge Exchange Collaboration' category for exceptional contribution to ARU's corporate ambitions (2023). - Won the Faculty of Science & Engineering Dean’s Individual Award in the ‘Research and Partnerships’ category for impactful research activities with industrial and academic collaborators (2022). - Won the ‘Best PgR Supervisory Team Award’ for my PhD student (First Supervisor) at the 2nd Annual Postgraduate Research (PgR) Awards 2022 organised by Anglia Ruskin University’s Doctoral School (2022). - Won the Vice Chancellor’s Award in the 'Outstanding Research and Innovation Established Researcher' category for exceptional contribution to the university ambitions (2021). - Won the ‘Top Reviewer Award’ for the Journal of Materials (2017).
Appointed to develop and strengthen institutional capacity in additive manufacturing, digital twins, circular materials, and translational research. This research-focused professorial role provides a platform to build external funding activities, expand industrial partnerships, and transform advanced manufacturing research into practical value for industry and society.
• Won a 30-month KTP Project, worth £253,723, to develop digital twins of equestrian products integrating physics-based numerical simulations, real-time communication, and AI-driven predictive analytics for JSC Rotational Ltd (2026-2028). • Won a 28-month KTP Project, worth £220,696, to design and develop a modular, automated Class 1 laser marking and vision inspection system for Neuteq Group (2025-2027). • Won a 12-month British Council Going Global Partnerships (UK- Bangladesh) TNE Exploratory Grant, worth £25,000, to develop an international professional certification program for digital manufacturing at the American International University-Bangladesh (2025-26). • Won a 25-month KTP Project, worth £208,875, to design, analyse, manufacture and test carbon fibre-based load-bearing components for Penta Pattern and Model Ltd (2025-2027). • Won a 24-month KTP Project, worth £184,213, to design, analyse, manufacture and test new intelligent reconfigurable welding fixtures for Daventry Metal Products (2025-2027). • Appointed as REF (Research Excellence Framework) 2029 Lead for UoA (Unit of Assessment)12 (Engineering). • Director of the Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing (2SM) Research Group. • Lead for Reimagining Engineering, focused on the integration of project-based learning into the Engineering curricula. • Appointed as Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Peer Review College Member. • Appointed as UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Talent Panel College (TPC) Member to serve on moderating panels and assess proposals for Future Leaders Fellowships (FLF).
• Won the Vice Chancellor’s Award in the 'Outstanding Knowledge Exchange Collaboration' category for exceptional contribution to ARU's corporate ambitions (Feb 2023). • Won the Faculty of Science & Engineering Dean’s Individual Award in the ‘Research and Partnerships’ category for impactful research activities with industrial and academic collaborators (Dec 2022). • Won an 11-month KEEP+ project (funded by European Regional Development Fund: ERDF), worth £55,555, to design and test a new lightweight transporter system for Transporter Engineering Limited (2022). • Won the Vice Chancellor’s Award in the ‘Outstanding Research and Innovation Established Researcher’ category for my exceptional contribution to the university ambitions (Nov 2021). • Won a 36-month Innovate UK grant, worth £755,405, for the development of an advanced wearable real-time monitoring system to monitor the status and performance of an arteriovenous fistula with MG Electric (2021-2024). • Won a 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Project, worth £194,375 (funded by Innovate UK), with Boddingtons Electrical for the design and development of an automated dipping operation to insulate tools (2020-2022). • Achieved the status of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) in June 2020.
• Appointed as REF (Research Excellence Framework) 2021 Co-Convener for UoA (Unit of Assessment)12 (Engineering). • Won an Innovate UK grant, worth £682,412, for the development of a low-cost modular solar power system with Lumiere Designs Ltd., Symbio Energy Ltd. and Skein Nigeria Ltd. (2019-2020). • Won a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Project, worth £155,500 funded by Innovate UK, with LMK Thermosafe Limited to develop an innovative thermal analysis tool (2019-2021). • Won a KEEP+ project (funded by European Regional Development Fund: ERDF) worth £85,600 to investigate mechanical characteristics and analyse dynamic stresses in FRP/GRP products for Dura Composites (2018-2019). • Won an Erasmus+ grant as a co-applicant titled GIENAHS (Grasping Innovation in Europe through a closer iNterAction between HEIs and SMEs), worth €1.2 Million, that focusses on bringing HEIs and SMEs together by employing innovative methodologies for research and development that include industrial PhDs and setting up observatories for research (2018-2020). More information at: http://www.gienahs.eu/ • Co-investigator on a European research project titled Grow In 4.0 (worth €3.6 Million) that deals with identifying barriers and encouraging the uptake of Industry 4.0 in UK SMEs (2017-2020). More information at: https://northsearegion.eu/growin4/desk-study-on-industry-40-in-the-north-sea-region/ • Undertook several consultations as an 'Additive Manufacturing Expert' with consultancy companies such as Guidepoint and Human Innovation (2018). • Appointed as an Academic Representative for Engineering & Built Environment’s Athena SWAN self-assessment team that was awarded the Bronze award in 2019. • Regular reviewer for eight international journals (Publons Profile Link: https://publons.com/researcher/1179026/javaid-butt/)
As a Lecturer, my duties include preparation, delivery and assessment of different modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level. I am also an active researcher in the field of Additive Manufacturing. • Module leader for two MSc modules, namely Engineering Quality Management and Automation & Robotics. • Responsible for delivery of three undergraduate modules: Statistics & Process Quality Assurance, Mechatronics and Maths. • Supervised a number of undergraduate and postgraduate projects. • Worked with colleagues and industrial partners to start and validate a new MSc in Additive Manufacturing and supervised its marketing campaign. • Appointed as an Academic Representative for Athena SWAN Faculty of Science & Technology's self-assessment team. • Editorial board member for the journal of Engineering Research. • Regular reviewer for four international journals namely: Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Arabian Journal for Science & Engineering, Metals, and Materials. • Appointed as REF 2021 Convener for UoA 12 (Engineering). • Organiser for engineering research seminars that involves coordinating with speakers, resources and potential attendees.
I was a part of the Graduate Trainee Engineer (GTE) program in EFL where I worked as Assistant Production Manager (APM) in Dairy Production. My primary responsibilities as an APM included supervising installation & maintenance activities, feasibility and tender evaluations, validating processes and equipment etc. • Delivered several technical trainings to the production team including managers and carried out monthly safety meeting to comply with the health and safety regulations. • Compiled and prepared a report related to the consumption of chemicals which was presented for budgeting purposes. • Proposed appropriate changes in the daily worksheets which resulted in increased efficiency.
Completed an internship in the Transformer design and manufacturing department and performed the following duties: • Compiled a report covering every step and section involved in the Transformer design and manufacturing. • Conducted feasibility and design studies on the machinery involved in transformer manufacturing. • Proposed ideas to automate different processes.