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Dr David Silvera

/David Silvera-Tawil/

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https://people.csiro.au/s/d/david-silvera-tawil

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LVL 3, EAST TOWER, IQ BLDG
158-160 HAWKESBURY, WESTMEAD NSW 2145 AUSTRALIA

Biography

I am a Mechatronics/Robotics engineer with 10+ years' experience in applied research with emerging digital health technologies. Passionate about bringing new, innovative products to life, blending analysis and creativity. I am currently a Principal Research Scientist and Team Leader in emerging technologies in digital therapeutics and care at CSIRO's Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC), the leading national research facility applying information and communication technology to improve health services for Australians. My expertise spans from ideation and design to the development and evaluation of digital health products and models of care. I have technical experience in sensing/IoT, machine learning, and hardware/software development that I apply to a variety of projects in sensing, mobile health, human-robot interaction, data mining, predictive analytics and precision health. I have published over 60 articles in leading journals and conference, created national and international collaborations and received multiple national and international awards.

Professional Areas

Fields of Research

Current

Current Roles

  • Senior Research Scientist
    eHealth

  • Adjunct Senior Lecturer
    UNSW

Academic Qualifications

  • 2012

    PhD, Human-Robot Interaction
    University of Sydney

  • 2008

    MES, Mechatronics
    Universidad Iberoamericana

  • 2002

    BEng, Electronics and Telecommunications
    Universidad Iberoamericana

Professional Experiences

  • 2015-2016

    Research Fellow
    University of New South Wales

  • 2015-2015

    Visiting Researcher
    Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd., Japan

  • 2014-2017

    Visiting Research Fellow
    University of Hertfordshire

  • 2012-2015

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow
    University of New South Wales

  • 2006-2008

    R&D Engineer
    University of Technology, Sydney

  • 2003-2006

    Operations Manager
    Decorados y Satinados Mexicanos, Mexico

  • 2002-2003

    CISCO Systems TAC Team Leader
    Getronics, Mexico

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