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. …