My key research work is in analogue electronics specifically the design and development of novel electronic circuit designs, this is often coupled into different areas of research in visible light communication and power electronics.  Design and implementation of electronics for visible light communication driver design, and in the analysis of LiPo battery charging design has led to several successful PhD students awards.

One key aspect of my research is engaging students both undergrad and postgraduate in research, with several students starting on a research journey from their respective project work.

Dr Richard Binns is the Head of Department of Mathematics Physics and Electrical Engineering and Associate Professor at Northumbria University. He is currently responsible for a department of 60 staff a member of the faculty executive routinely headed up professional body accreditations and establishing collaborative links to institutions in Malaysia, Singapore and China.

Dr Richard Binns graduated from Huddersfield University with a degree in Electronic and Information Engineering in 1993 and also a PhD in Analogue Test strategies in 1997. He moved to Northumbria University in 2001 on an EPSRC post-doctoral contract looking into Analogue Synthesis tool development in collaboration with Ericson Components and Cadence Design Systems. Current research works is varied from design of electronics for visible light communications, energy management in electric vehicles, research into radiation detection mechanisms for personal dosimetry and power control systems development.