Academic and industry specialist in emerging technologies, with 20+ years of R&D experience with an emphasis on the healthcare sector. PhD in Physics from the University of Padova (2001). Full-time academic at Brunel University London. Former staff member at University College London and Lund University. Former Honorary Research Scientist with the UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Visiting Scientist at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Centre, and project leader in industry. I have collaborated closely with large multinational technology companies such as QinetiQ.
Expert
I have developed a rich technology innovation portfolio across academia and industry, in close collaboration with academics across engineering, business, life sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. A significant part of my work has been conducted with private sector organisations, from large multinational businesses to SMEs. I lead the Brunel Design MSc dissertation module and have supervised ca. 60 student projects, including collaboration with 20+ businesses – projects have spanned inclusive and environmentally-sustainable design, among others.
Fields of expertise: Communication and information/ICTs, Health and wellbeing
