AquaSensor was founded to make water quality data easy, secure, and accessible for all those who care about rivers and lakes. Combining expertise in cyber security, IoT, and environmental science, our team has built an affordable cloud-based platform that delivers reliable insights from robust monitoring sensors. With roots in Barnsley and a commitment to collaboration and scientific validation, we help communities, regulators, and industry partners protect and restore precious water resources for the future.
Mike Faulks is a seasoned technology leader with over 40 years of experience in cyber security, embedded systems, and IT innovation. As co-founder and director of AquaSensor Ltd, he has led the development of secure, scalable technologies for environmental and river pollution monitoring. Mike is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security, Director of Yorkshire Cyber Security CIC, and an associate lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. His career features leadership in pioneering IoT security solutions, the launch of successful technology start-ups, and the development of industry-leading voice recognition systems. Mike combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision and stakeholder engagement, driving AquaSensor’s commitment to advancing cyber resilience and sustainable innovation for industry, academia, and environmental management.
Paul Wheway is co-founder and director of AquaSensor, with over 30 years of experience in systems engineering, computing, and cyber security. He has led subject groups and designed secure network systems at Sheffield Hallam University and managed technology innovations for Ioetec Ltd and BAE Systems. At AquaSensor, Paul has been instrumental in developing validated, forensically secure water monitoring solutions—combining expertise in environmental instrumentation, cyber resilience, and large-scale system deployment. He specializes in bridging advanced technical architectures and remote sensing with a focus on reliable, actionable environmental data. Paul’s strategic leadership ensures AquaSensor delivers the trusted data needed for regulators, industry, and communities to understand, protect, and restore our river systems.
At AquaSensor, our mission is to empower communities, organisations, and industry leaders to make informed decisions for cleaner, healthier rivers and lakes. We believe accurate, accessible environmental data is the foundation for real change and effective stewardship.
