Mr. Addy is a PhD student in mining engineering at Missouri S&T. He holds a BS in mechanical engineering from University of Mines & Technology (Tarkwa, Ghana) and an MS in electrical power from Newcastle University. He has over 5 years’ experience in mechanical engineering both as an academic and an engineer. He worked for University of Mines and Technology (Tarkwa, Ghana) as an assisant lecturer where he taught courses such as engineering drawing, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, heat transfer and rig maintenance. He gained field experience with heavy duty machinery maintenance, maintenance planning and fleet management. He also worked as an operations engineer for Trojan Power Company Limited, an independent power company in Kumasi, Ghana. Mr. Addy is currently working on a Centers for Disease Control National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health funded project as a graduate research assistant. His current research interests include interests include robotics, object detection, artificial intelligence, human factors, miner self-escape, and mine health and safety. Mr. Addy is an active member of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) and the International Association of Engineers.