Brett Cowan
Chief scientist
- Previously general manager of business at Auckland UniServices, the commercial arm of the University of Auckland.
- Earlier associate professor and head of radiology at Auckland University.
- He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers an received more than 30 academic and business awards.
- Based at the Mt Albert science centre, and responsible for science and research strategy and commercialisation for ESR.
- Qualifications include a honours degree in mechanical engineering, a medical degree, studies in theology and ancient history, and an MBA from Auckland University.
Career
Auckland UniServices Limited
General Manager of Business - New Zealand, Australia, Pacific
Dec 2014
- Apr 2018
ESR
Chief Scientist, GM Research, Head of Commercialisation
Jul 2018
- Present