Martin McPhee

Polytechnic Institute of Porto

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8

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About

Martin McPhee is an educator and researcher whose work bridges engineering education and robotics, with a particular focus on project-based learning and interdisciplinary design. His most-cited contribution, "Didactic Robotic Fish – An EPS@ISEP 2016 Project" (2017, 8 citations), exemplifies his commitment to hands-on, collaborative engineering projects that integrate robotics, sustainability, and real-world problem-solving. Through this work, McPhee has demonstrated how robotic platforms can serve as effective teaching tools, fostering creativity and technical skills in students. While his citation count is modest, his impact is best measured in the classroom: he has shaped the European Project Semester (EPS) framework at ISEP, guiding teams through the full lifecycle of design and prototyping. McPhee’s approach emphasizes the value of iterative learning and cross-disciplinary teamwork, making him a key figure in engineering pedagogy. For students and researchers exploring the intersection of robotics and education, his work offers a practical model for how to engage learners in meaningful, technology-driven projects that prepare them for complex engineering challenges.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Didactic Robotic Fish – An EPS@ISEP 2016 Project
8 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: Polytechnic Institute of Porto

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