Robotics Researcher developing autonomous systems that bridge the gap between research and real-world deployment—from satellites in orbit to robots in the field.
I'm a Robotics Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Robotics, University of Sydney, where I lead teams working across some of the most exciting frontiers in autonomous systems—from satellites performing in-orbit servicing to ground robots tackling bushfires and monitoring agricultural environments.
My journey from PhD student to leading multidisciplinary teams of researchers and technical staff has taught me that the best robotics work happens at the intersection of rigorous research and practical deployment. I've taken systems from simulation through to real-world operation in remote mine sites, on operational farms, and even in Earth orbit.
I'm particularly drawn to challenges where autonomy can make a meaningful difference, whether that's helping farmers monitor pasture health, enabling satellites to operate more efficiently, or giving firefighters better situational awareness. If you're working on problems where intelligent systems can create real impact, I'd love to talk.
Managed 20+ research and technical staff
Real-world deployments across Australia
Secured new and continuing funding
T-FR, ICRA, JFR, RA-L, and more
Australian Centre for Robotics, University of Sydney
Thesis: Energy Aware Planning and Control of Off-road Wheeled Mobile Robots
University of Sydney — Honours Class 1
Mechatronic Engineering (Space) · Physics (Advanced) · Computer Science
Honours Thesis: A new approach to tomographic reconstruction in atom probe tomography
A blend of technical depth and leadership experience built across diverse robotics projects. Ordered by years of experience.
Highlights from my research across space, agriculture, mining, and emergency response.
Developed mission-level autonomy for a self- and Earth-inspection payload on the Buccaneer Main Mission cubesat, enabling intelligent scheduling of imaging operations.
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Leading R&D of the mission autonomy subsystem for a SmartSat-funded project automating satellite rendezvous and servicing operations.
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Lead researcher on a project integrating autonomous ground robots, drones, and wearables to enhance situational awareness for bushfire response.
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Developed a hierarchical planning framework enabling long-term autonomous operation of field robots in the presence of people and livestock.
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Developed algorithms for simultaneously modelling multiple quantities of interest, leveraging relationships to maximise information gain. Published in RA-L, actively used in industry projects.
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Led development of a precision GNC system for the Rio Tinto Centre for Mining Automation's (RTCMA's) 'DIPPeR' (Downhole Inspection, Probing, and Perception Robot), achieving centimetre-accurate positioning for autonomous blast hole inspection.
View DetailsRecent work in leading robotics venues.
IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L)
IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)
IEEE Transactions on Field Robotics (TFR)
I'm always interested in discussing robotics research, potential collaborations, or new opportunities where autonomous systems can make a real impact.
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