Rate My Professor Colin Coates

University of Newcastle

#2,020 worldwide#1,920 in Australia

Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics Renewable Energy

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5.08/20/2025

A true inspiration to all learners.

4.05/21/2025

Inspires confidence and independent thinking.

5.03/31/2025

Brings real-world insights to the classroom.

4.02/27/2025

Passionate about student development.

5.02/4/2025

Great Professor!

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Dr. Colin Coates is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering) at the University of Newcastle, Australia, within the College of Engineering, Science and Environment. He holds a PhD and a combined Bachelor of Mathematics and Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from the University of Wollongong. Coates began his career in industry as a Cadet Electrical Engineer from 1987 to 1991 and Electrical Development Engineer from 1992 to 1994 at BHP Sheet and Coil Products Division in Port Kembla, Australia. He later worked as a Design Engineer at Zener Electrical (Newcastle) Pty Ltd from 1997 to 1999. Joining the University of Newcastle, he served as B.E. (Electrical) Program Convenor from 2004 to 2009 and has been Head of Discipline for Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering since 2010.