Experience

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  University of birmingham

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2017

  Phd student

  Investigated robotics and robotic vision, in theory and in applications in the nuclear industry. Hybrid Force/Motion control and proprioception indirect reconstruction were the central topics of investigation. For more info: https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=bWuZUsoAAAAJ&hl=en

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  Qut (queensland university of technology)

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2018

  Postdoctoral research fellow

  Investigated Human-Robot Interaction, using data science and computer vision. Experiments were conducted where humans exchanged objects and the poses were studied. Investigated the manipulation of deformable objects, in particular kinetic sand.For more info: https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=bWuZUsoAAAAJ&hl=en

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  University of birmingham

  Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

  Postdoctoral research fellow

  Investigated Human-Robot Interaction, using data science and computer vision, for applications including the exchange of objects from robot to human. Experiments were conducted where a robot handed over numerous objects to humans;For more info: https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=bWuZUsoAAAAJ&hl=enSupervised PhD students

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  Max planck institute for intelligent systems

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  Research scientist, haptic intelligence department, max planck institute for intelligent systems

  Investigated Human-Robot Interaction, using data science and computer vision, for applications including the exchange of objects from robot to human. Experiments were conducted in Virtual Reality in which a robot in an industrial environment gave objects to humans. Investigated the role of haptic feedback in construction tasks.For more info: https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=bWuZUsoAAAAJ&hl=en

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  Unity

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  Setting up the strategy for partnerships with academia;Managing stakeholders to create clarity, awareness and process around academia partnering;Project managing partnerships;

  • Senior Research Manager

    Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Senior Technical Program Manager

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
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  Novo nordisk

  May 2023 - now

  Setting the strategy for academia partnerships within digital, including tech transfer to increase impact in the line of business; Project managing current partnerships, including MIT CISR; Driving upskilling opportunities for Novo Nordisk employees in collaboration with universities, such as AI courses; Supervising students on their Master Theses; Co-creating courses at universities.

  • Senior Tech Alliance Lead

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Academia Alliance Manager, Business Development and Transformation (Digital, Data & IT)

    May 2024 - Jan 2025

  • Academia Alliance Manager, Business Innovation Garage (Digital, Data & IT)

    May 2023 - May 2024