Summary
Luke Boorman is a Senior Research Engineer at Opteran Technologies with 11 years of experience applying software and hardware solutions across neuroscience, medical imaging and industrial robotics. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience (fMRI) and an MEng in Medical Systems Engineering from the University of Sheffield, combining rigorous experimental science with engineering pragmatism. His career spans academic research, lead engineering in advanced manufacturing, and current work translating AI and neuro-inspired approaches into deployable robotics systems. Luke’s publication record reflects interdisciplinary strengths in AI, neuroscience and robotics, and he’s skilled at turning complex research questions into practical prototypes. Outside work he pursues careful restoration and sympathetic modernization of a 17th-century house, an interest that mirrors his methodical, detail-oriented approach to engineering.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Neuroscience (fMRI), Pass, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Neuroscience (fMRI), Pass at The University of Sheffield