Nic Bingham has pursued a career in technical research and development, specializing in design of electrical systems for extreme environments. He has spent months at sea supporting and maintaining pressure-tolerant electronics, dived to the deepest trenches of the world ocean, and conducted three missions to upgrade autonomous solar-diesel plants supporting radio telescopes on the high domes of the Antarctic plateau.
Previously, he designed pressure-tolerant power distribution systems and vehicle control networks for the Deepsea Challenger submersible, as well as 11,000m depth-rated motor controllers used to drive all thrusters and hydraulic pumps on that vehicle. Nic now brings his electrical expertise to the Institute’s robotics program, supporting their ROV, AUV, benthic landers, and related systems.
As a lab supervisor, student mentor, and the inventor and author of several Australian and U.S. patents, he has walked the line between industry and academia for many years. He has formally studied many aspects of physics and chemistry, and he has been awarded multiple degrees in nanotechnology, including by research. His electrical, networking, and software knowledge is self-taught.
Nic currently serves as Principal Electrical Engineer. He is an advocate for science education and resource conservation, believing these two areas to be closely linked, and strong determining factors in the future of our world.
