Dr Steve Mitchell is the Engineering Manager of Ampcontrol Cameron Park where he leads both the Engineering and Product Management Departments. He has both Bachelor and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering and has co-authored over 35 international research publications.

Prior to his current role, he was a lecturer in Electrical Engineering at the University of Newcastle where he taught student cohorts in both Australia and Singapore. He continues to maintain an appointment as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle. His technical career has been built on over 30 years of experience designing innovative electrical and electronic hardware for use in power, marine, mining, rail, and research applications.

Dr Mitchell is passionate about developing technologies for our new energy future. An area of particular focus for the past 6 years has been in the development of marine hybrid power system technology with the goal of reducing maritime emissions and enhancing the boating experience, without trading off vessel performance.