CEO

A/Prof Celia Harris

Western Sydney University

A/Prof Celia Harris is a cognitive scientist and MemoryAid CEO. Her research started out in experimental cognitive psychology in the lab and has expanded into real-world interventions with industry partners across NSW. She has expertise in how memory and cognition can be supported, particularly in ageing. She completed her PhD at Macqurie University in 2010, and has worked in memory research since. She is dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and understanding the factors that support identify and function across the lifespan.

Co-founder

Dr Simon Parker

Deakin University

Dr Simon Parker s a co-founder of MemoryAid and Head of Major Projects at Deakin’s Applied Artificial Intelligence Initiative. With a background in human factors and artificial intelligence he is involved in taking research ideas and turning them into products that make a difference in the real world, whether it be finding ways to recycle PVC plastic or decision aids for medical practictioners during neonatal resusitation. He completed his PhD in 1991 at Deakin University and has worked in the area of human factors ever since. Most recently he is keen to find the best ways to use AI to benefit a wide range of people in the community without risk.

Co-founder

Prof. Paul Breen

Western Sydney University

Prof. Paul Breen is a biomedical engineer, academic and co-founder of MemoryAid. His research addresses intractable clinical problems through creation of new technology, including the MemoryAid. Prof. Breen's academic work addresses currently unmet healthcare, clinical or scientific needs to increase efficiency and quality of life, and reduce costs. He completed his PhD in 2007 at the University of Limerick. He is the Senior Research Lecturer in the Biomedical Engineering & Neuromorphic Systems group at Western Sydney University.