Dr. Webster's career spans a diverse range of roles across academia, start-ups, SMEs, and technical consultancies. His expertise bridges multiple industries, including biomedical, automotive, aeronautical, and petrochemical sectors. He has held positions such as numerical simulation specialist, academic group leader, business development manager, and technical project manager, working at the interface of mechanics, electronics, photonics, software, biology, and chemistry. This interdisciplinary background has enabled him to contribute unique perspectives to successful system design and product development.
At ZHAW, Dr. Webster leads the development and commercial translation of next-generation medical diagnostic systems. He is responsible for identifying and managing R&D projects with industrial collaborators, focusing on translating basic scientific research into commercial applications, particularly in in-vitro medical diagnostics.
Prior to his current role, Dr. Webster contributed to the successful commercialization of a digital PCR point-of-care device at Volpi Group and led business development and product innovation at Scanco Medical.
Dr. Webster is an INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional and is fluent in English, German, and French. His professional achievements include securing funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation and the European Union, as well as delivering products to market within short timeframes.