Keith Vivian Alexander
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| Keith Vivian Alexander' | |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury |
| Known for | Waterjet design, new trampoline design |
Dr. Keith Vivian Alexander, a New Zealand inventor, is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Canterbury, in Christchurch, New Zealand.[1]. His most notable invention is the springfree trampoline[2]
Alexander began his professional life as a primary school teacher. After 4 years of teaching he returned to university to complete a degree in engineering, conducting research on an invention of his own to gain his PhD.
Post graduation, Alexander worked for an engineering consultancy for a period of 6 years, in which time he lead a team in developing advanced heavy presses for the New Zealand wool industry. Following this, Alexander moved to Hamilton Jet, a New Zealand company which pioneered the jet boat, where he worked on a number of projects including waterjet development which resulted in patented innovations. 1996 saw Alexander take up a position at the University of Canterbury where he still teaches Mechanical Engineering Design & Product Innovation. Whilst at the university he has been responsible for several patented inventions including the Springfree Trampoline. Alexander is currently a member of the ASTM Standards Committee on Trampolines.[3].
