"Working with Sean for over seven years has been an absolute privilege. Sean is a dedicated and talented design engineer with highly specialised knowledge on the design of personalised medical devices; he's also an excellent researcher with a great track record in producing academic output. But, above this, he's a fantastic team member, always dedicated and professional. Add into the mix appropriately applied deadpan humour and it is easy to understand why he's been such a valuable member of the team at PDR."
Professor Andrew Walters / Director of Research at PDR - Cardiff Metropolitan University
"It has been a pleasure to work with Sean since 2011. In that time his knowledge base and skills have grown immensely and he has used this to help develop the role of patient specific implant design, manufacture, and insertion. His dedication and professionalism have shone, and all who have had the opportunity to work with him have benefited – especially the patients!"
Mr Andrew J Cronin / Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
"Sean approaches his research and commercial work with strategy, rigour and sustained effort. He has been a fundamentally important member of my team since 2011 and has consistently demonstrated his individual capability and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. He has played a crucial role in the implementation of our rigorous quality management system, developed world-leading research outputs and contributed towards business development that has helped to transform our operations."
Dr. Dominic Eggbeer / Head of Surgical and Prosthetic Design at PDR - Cardiff Metropolitan University
"Sean has developed a unique set of skills based on an excellent design education and a focus on research-led design and development in the area of custom surgical devices and implants. This area demands a wide knowledge base of design techniques and technologies, advanced manufacturing, human anatomy and surgical practice. His research and collaboration with leading surgical units is providing new and innovative solutions for complex reconstructive surgery. Sean is now one of the leading designers working in surgical and prosthetic design."
Professor Richard Bibb / Loughborough Design School at Loughborough University
"Sean has worked with our team for several years. He has been a superb asset, a design engineer with great ideas and able to adapt engineering concepts to the needs of reconstructive surgery. I wish him well for the future."
Mr Adrian Sugar / Honorary Consultant Cleft and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Morriston Hospital
"I worked with Sean on early models of custom implant designs for orbital “blow out” fractures amongst other projects. The approach, expert knowledge, and sound application of engineering principals turned an idea into an incredible advance in positive outcomes for this patient group. All the further projects involving Sean built on this experience, I can’t thank him enough for his input into improving the planned approach to this area of design, especially as he had a medical/engineering language barrier to overcome. Thanks again Sean, best of luck in future endeavors!"
Steven Hutchison / Reconstructive Scientist and Dental Technologist at NHS Highland and Highland Dental Technologies
"I have worked with Sean on research projects and as part of this PhD research. Sean is always very conscientious in his approach to any project with a extremely good eye for accuracy and detail, which, in the field of surgical design is essential. As part of his honorary contract here at Morriston Hospital Sean has had to integrate quickly into technical and surgical teams, he has done so with ease, liaising with a variety of specialists and ensuring good communication. We would not hesitate to make Sean a key part of any future research and design projects."
Peter Llewelyn Evans / Consultant in Reconstructive Science and Maxillofacial Laboratory Services Manager at Morriston Hospital
"I was lucky enough to work closely with Sean for a number of years whilst at PDR. His impressive expertise in both product design and surgical procedures ensured that he was at the forefront of his practice, always seeking out new and inventive ways of working. Additionally, he is an incredibly generous person that is willing to share and learn from others - Sean is a big loss to the UK research community."
Paul Thurston / Head of Innovation at PDR - Cardiff Metropolitan University
"I have known Sean for 8 years. His knowledge and thought process in problem solving for complex head and neck reconstruction is excellent. He is always willing to go the extra mile in helping, especially with time sensitive production. He would be a great asset to any organisation involved in 3D technologies."
Gareth Robinson / Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
"I have known Sean for for five years through his work at PDR, his knowledge and expertise in the field of 3D printing make him a valuable source of information for my work in Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Craniofacial reconstruction."
Brendan McPhillips / Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
"Sean has been an invaluable member of the Makers Using Technology delivery team. I found Sean expert in his knowledge of haptic modelling and he showed a spirit of generosity when sharing that knowledge with our artists in residence."
Victoria Jones / Artist and Researcher at Cardiff School of Art and Design