Dr. Fiona Kerr, PhD, is an adjunct with the University of Adelaide. Her research focuses on the neurophysiological impact of human interaction with each other and with technologies; the ethical use of artificial intelligence; how leaders build better brains and businesses; strategic intuition; and collaboration around wicked problems.

Her PhD in complex systems engineering and cognitive neuroscience is augmented by degrees in psychology and anthropology. She has collaborated with researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Adelaide to examine the neurophysiological impact of human interaction on healing and the therapeutic relationship; and with researchers in the Faculty of Engineering on the interaction between humans and trusted autonomous systems for defense.

Dr. Kerr has 35 years of business experience in several sectors and has held positions at all organisational and board levels. She consults with companies, industries and governments in Europe and the United States. In late 2018 she founded The NeuroTech Institute to explore the neurophysiological interaction of humans with and through technology in a flexible, multidisciplinary manner. Her current research projects include interaction with robots and humans in both aged and healthcare settings and with autonomous systems for defense. Dr. Kerr currently serves as advisor to a robotics company, technology companies, an American boutique teaming organisation, a 'tech led cultural consultancy', an art performance company and two government AI bodies. 

She speaks publicly on her research, and works with media organisations, including the ABC in Australia as a science communicator.

For more information, visit Fiona Kerr.