Event-based tactile sensors & flexible electronics
Exploring the junction of neuromorphic design with IGZO/OTFT platforms for tactile sensing and lightweight, conformal systems.
Neuromorphic Systems — from devices to AI to impact
I design and translate across the neuromorphic ecosystem — connecting device physics and mixed-signal VLSI with spiking neural networks, AI systems, and commercial strategy.
Hybrid: Technologist + Strategist
- Mixed-signal VLSI for neuromorphic computing
- Event-based vision — from prototype to adoption
- Flexible/organic electronics for neuromorphic circuits
- Deep-tech commercialisation & EU proposal leadership
About
I design and translate across the neuromorphic landscape — from device physics and mixed-signal VLSI, to spiking neural networks, AI systems, and commercial strategy. I’ve engineered synapse-level analogue circuits and million-transistor systems, integrated FPGA/software pipelines, and explored emerging device platforms such as flexible, printable, and biocompatible electronics.
Alongside hands-on engineering, I’ve co-founded neuromorphic start-ups, led commercialisation of event-based vision sensors, and advised global R&D groups in automotive, consumer electronics, and defence. This breadth lets me bridge silos: aligning device innovation with system requirements, guiding AI groups toward hardware-realistic architectures, and shaping strategies that position organisations at the forefront of neuromorphic technology.
Currently focused on the convergence of neuromorphic systems, flexible & sustainable electronics, and next-generation AI.
How I create value
Translation & Strategy
Bridge device labs, neuromorphic systems teams, and AI groups. Roadmaps, “hardware realities” for SNNs, and investable narratives.
- Device → system alignment
- Tech due diligence / positioning
- Hype filtering, opportunity mapping
Architecture & Prototyping
Design mixed-signal neuromorphic blocks, integrate sensors, and deliver working prototypes with clear learnings.
- Analog synapse/neurons, AER/async routing
- Event-based perception pipelines
- FPGA/PCB bring-up and test
Funding & Ecosystem
Shape EU/industry proposals around sustainability, flexibility, and critical-materials resilience in neuromorphic tech.
- Consortia formation & leadership
- Impact & exploitation strategy
- Conference representation
Selected projects
Event-based visual perception
Fusion of 3D geometric algorithms with DL for high-resolution event-camera pipelines; industrial and research contexts.
Commercialising neuromorphic vision
Third-gen DVS design and global adoption efforts across automotive, consumer, defence; algorithms and applications.
Closed-loop brain prosthesis
Field-programmable mixed-signal array implementing cerebellar learning; demonstrated rehabilitation of eyeblink conditioning in vivo.
Selected publications
- Hogri R, Bamford SA, Taub AH, Magal A, Del Giudice P, Mintz M. “A neuro-inspired model-based closed-loop neuroprosthesis…” Scientific Reports (2015). pdf
- Bamford SA, Hogri R, Giovannucci A, et al. “A VLSI field-programmable mixed-signal array…” IEEE TNSRE (2012). pdf
- Bamford SA, Murray AF, Willshaw DJ. “STDP with weight dependence evoked from physical constraints.” IEEE TBioCAS (2012). pdf
- Bamford SA, Murray AF, Willshaw DJ. “Large Developing Receptive Fields…” IEEE TNN (2010). pdf
- Moeys D, Corradi F, Li C, Bamford S, et al. “A Sensitive DAVIS sensor…” IEEE TBioCAS (2018). pdf
- De Souza Rosa L, Dinale A, Bamford S, et al. “High-Throughput Asynchronous Convolutions…” EBCCSP (2022). pdf
- Glover A, Dinale A, De Souza Rosa L, Bamford S, Bartolozzi C. “luvHarris…” IEEE TPAMI (2021). pdf
- Scagliotti M, Bamford S, et al. “Next-Gen Neuromorphic Circuits…” ITC (2025). presentation
Full list on Google Scholar.
Get in touch
Advisory, translation between devices ↔ systems ↔ AI, architecture reviews, and proposals. I’m Europe-based and work internationally.