Summary
Roman Marchant is a research leader and AI specialist, currently Head of Research at the UTS Human Technology Institute and Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, with over a decade in statistical machine learning and decision-making under uncertainty. He leads a team focused on causal structure learning and policy decision-making, turning advanced analytics into actionable insights for government and industry. An accomplished educator and curriculum designer, he has taught a broad range of subjects at the University of Sydney and led the design of six teaching units for CSIRO's Data61 Next Generation Graduates Program. As a serial entrepreneur, he co-founded three tech startups with a multinational footprint, exemplifying a rare blend of research rigor and market pragmatism. A staunch advocate for ethical technology, he organized Australia's first Ethics of Data Science Conference and collaborates with policymakers to address societal needs. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from Universidad de Chile, and is based in Queensland, Australia.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineer, Bachelor's Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineer at Universidad de Chile
The University of Sydney
English, Spanish, French