Biography

Rob is currently a Professor of Technology Management and Strategy at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. Prior to this, he worked in a wide variety of roles and locations for Shell International’s Exploration & Production division, and served as the company's Executive Coordinator of Global R&D. Rob is a Fellow of both the UK's Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Engineers Australia, and is chartered as a Eur. Ing. in Europe. In addition to his position at QUT, Rob is a member of the United Nations' Expert Group on Resources and Energy, and serves the Australian Government on an ad hoc basis as a member of their Expert Network. He was also named as a Fulbright Scholar in 2020. Born and raised in Canada, Rob lives in the Brisbane area with his three sons.

Previous Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology SM Technology and Policy Program 1997
McMaster University B.Eng Mechanical Engineering 1995