Ian Watkins

Areas Ian Watkins is Knowledgeable in:

Techniques Ian Watkins Uses:

Ian Watkins's Problem Solving Skills:

1. Other (Security): Invention experience of crime prevention, detection and perpetrator identification.
2. Other (Technical Writing): Experience with writing PhD thesis, scientific research articles, research reports and grant applica
3. Other (Research): 20 years of research scientist experience in chemistry and ceramics.
4. Other (Professional Problem Solver): Invention experience with creative problem solving in diverse fields.
5. Other (Professional Inventor): Invention experience in diverse fields using broad scientific knowledge and understanding.
6. Other (Design): Invention experience involving designs comprising electrical, electronic, mechanical and chemical components.
7. Policy/Government (Crime): Invention experience of crime perpetrator identification and crime prevention techniques.
8. Mechanical Devices and Manufacturing (Sensors): Research experience of ceramic sensors with broad understanding of the field.
9. Mechanical Devices and Manufacturing (Tools): Invention experience of tool development with broad mechanical experience.
10. Mechanical Devices and Manufacturing (Science): Invention experience of science-based mechanical devices.
11. Energy and Clean Technology (Solar): Invention experience of photovoltaic panels and solar water heaters.
12. Energy and Clean Technology (Solar): Research experience of photovoltaic cells.
13. Energy and Clean Technology (Green Tech): Narrow application Green Tech specialist with broad understanding of the field.
14. Electronics and semiconductors (Electronics): Basic electronics and circuit board design.
15. Energy and Clean Technology (Energy): Energy-saving specialist with broad understanding of the field.
16. Electronics and semiconductors (Communications): Invention experience of increasing data transfer for fibre-optic communication
17. Chemistry and Physical Sciences (Physics): Science degree-level skill.
18. Chemistry and Physical Sciences (Material Science): Research experience with ceramic film formation from chemical solutions.
19. Chemistry and Physical Sciences (Optical Science): Invention experience with optical pathways, including for covert surveillanc
20. Chemistry and Physical Sciences (Eng-Chemical): Research and invention experience with fluid flow.
21. Chemistry and Physical Sciences (Chemistry): 8 years post-doctoral research on thin film ceramics.
22. Chemistry and Physical Sciences (Chemistry): PhD Chemistry from Monash University –“Iron-based catalysts for coal liquefact

Ian Watkins's Problem Solving Experience:

1. I invented pest-control equipment that is more humane, efficient and time-saving.
2. I invented equipment to prevent and detect electrical powerline breakages, which often cause bushfires/wildfires.
3. I invented improved fire-fighting techniques for bushfires/wildfires.
4. I invented two mechanisms for improving the efficiency of all silicon solar cell panels.
5. I invented two lower-cost solar water heaters.
6. I invented a technique for sending encrypted messages that are protected from interception because they are undecipherable.
7. I invented a range of electronic devices and methods for detection and identification of criminals.
8. I invented improved aerodynamic fittings for trucks to reduce fuel usage.
9. I invented an improved performance turbocharger for internal combustion engines.
10. I invented a range of electrical devices, including low-cost motion detectors.
11. I invented pumps powered from a wide range of energy sources.
12. I invented a low-cost, unpowered electrical device that eliminates standby power.
13. I invented electricity generators powered by a wide range of energy sources.
14. I invented a cheaper chemical process for extracting carbon dioxide from power station emissions for Carbon Capture and Storage applications.
15. I invented a hemispherical and 360-degree lens for commercial and military applications.
16. I identified a hidden error in a university strategic cost management system that provided ongoing annual savings of over AUD$4 million on building space for three faculties.
17. I invented an improved fibre-optic communication technique that quadrupled the amount of data that could be transmitted.
18. I collaboratively invented a range of hazard warning devices, primarily to prevent car dooring (where cyclists hit car doors opened in front of them).
19. I invented an energy management system for industrial-scale intensive electricity users that saves up to 10% of their electricity bill.
20. I collaboratively invented provisionally-patented tamper-evident and tamper-proof vehicle registration plates for an Australian state government technology challenge.
21. I collaboratively invented provisionally-patented tamper-proof fasteners, primarily to secure vehicle registration plates for an Australian state government technology challenge.
22. I identified potential treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by using immune system moderators.