Student Profiles

Our students are the lifeblood of the University and PrintCity. They come from a wide range of academic disciplines, including animation, business, dental technology, engineering, fashion, product design and textiles. Every week, they are actively involved in and lead ‘round-table’ discussions in which they examine aspects of Industry 4.0 to stay up-to-date with this rapidly changing area.

The profiles below are written by a mixture of current and previous cohorts and detail each of their experiences, practice and future career aspirations.

Milanka Dewayalage

I’m a postgraduate student at Manchester Metropolitan University, pursuing an MSc in Digital Design and Manufacturing. A strong foundation in 3D and non-3D software and hands-on experience with various types …

Thomas Dunhill

I have just completed my BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at MMU with a 2:1 and am now studying Digital Design and Manufacturing to improve my skills and knowledge before pursuing …

Matteo Crompton

This year I am doing the MSc Digital Design and Manufacturing course based at PrintCity. Product design has long been a passion of mine, taking a keen interest in it …

Mohammed Waseem

Hello! I’m Mohammed Waseem, a passionate engineer currently pursuing an MSc in Digital Design and Manufacturing. With a background in 3D Graphics and hands-on experience in software and technical development, …

Jamie Owen Smith

Hello There!.. My name is Jamie Owen Smith, and I am currently studying for my MSC in Digital Design & Manufacturing. Over the past 7 years, I have been studying …

Daniel Martin

My life has always been driven by a desire to grow and learn more. I’ve had a passion for mathematics and a natural curiosity about how things work, which led …

Heramb Makrand Savarkar

As a 3D artist and designer, I specialize in CGI and visualization solutions, focusing on special effects, concept visualization, and storytelling. I earned my bachelor’s degree in 3D Animation and Multimedia, …

Hamzah Ali-Baig

I’m Hamzah Ali Baig, and I am currently studying for an MSc in Digital Design and Manufacturing at Manchester Metropolitan University, where I also completed my BEng (Hons) in Mechanical …

Qhudwa Sarmad

Born in India but raised in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, my upbringing was shaped by two distinct influences: automobiles and industry. My fascination with the diverse vehicles on the road quickly …

Abigail Hall

I  am currently a Postgraduate MSc Digital Design and Manufacturing student at MMU, and my course is providing the opportunity for me to learn, grow and develop advanced digital design …

Sam R. Frost

My academic journey is quite different than most of my peers; I studied (BSc) Biomedical Science as an undergraduate and graduated as the top student of my cohort of over …

Sagnik Adhikari

I’ve always had an interest in art and design since I was a child. I loved art so much that it turned into an addictive hobby, and I could never …

Sivapriya Varma

Hi!! I am Siva. I am an international student from Chennai, India. I have come back to learning after spending 12 years in the industry. Right after completing my BTech …

Jahleel Durami

My life has always been driven by a desire to grow and learn more. I’ve had a passion for mathematics and a natural curiosity about how things work, which led …

Johar Hussain

I’m one of the many international students who come to the UK with the aspiration of achieving something big in life. Since a very early age, it was a dream …

Joel Tatarek-Gintowt

I’m originally from Leeds in the heart of Yorkshire, but I was swayed by the number of Greggs when I came to Manchester. I love both cities for the people …

Sarbaz Sulliman

My name is Sarbaz. My absolute favourite subjects in school have always been math and technology. Therefore, I went to study mechanical engineering at university so that I could improve …

Alastair McCulloch

I am from a little town at the edge of the High Peak called Glossop, but I embrace the Mancunian way of life. I have always enjoyed tinkering and finding …

Callum Baxter

I have always had an interest in product design. This is what motivated me to become a design and technology technician whilst studying for a degree in illustration, and to …

Brijesh Gurav

I’m from the Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru (Bangalore)! My first words were ’car’ and my love too. I studied Mechanical Engineering at Presidency University, achieving a Distinction with honours. …