1988 - MSc Optical Electronics, University of Strathclyde
1987 - BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Strathclyde
Academic Background
Mr MacDonald is an experienced editor working in the electrical and electronic engineering field. Following postgraduate research in optical fiber laser gyroscopes, he worked for Thomson Scientific from 1994 to 2007 as an indexer and abstractor of engineering and scientific papers for the Inspec database, specializing in electronics, optoelectronics, semiconductor electronics, and telecommunications. He then worked as a patent analyst for Thomson, providing content for the Derwent World Patent Index in fields including electronic materials and manufacturing, semiconductor devices and circuits and their manufacture, and electronic display technology, including liquid crystal and electroluminescent displays.
Editing and Reviewing Experience
Mr MacDonald has edited a wide range of academic papers, predominantly in the subject areas of electrical and electronic engineering, physics, and materials science, and has gained additional experience in performing technical edits for a range of mechanical engineering papers. Mr MacDonald joined Edanz as an editor in 2008.
Writing Experience
In addition to his academic editing work, Mr MacDonald previously wrote a number of artist biographies for publication in the Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music.
