Our team at ecoSUB Robotics recognise that although they share a deep understanding of the technology and the three main target user groups for the vehicles, they are by no means expert in them all, our Advisory Board helps ensure that we remain focused and on the right track, as well as providing industry insights into what the users groups around the World may need in the future.

The board comprises acknowledged leaders in their fields to counsel the company on the opportunities for maximising the impact of its technologies globally.  Each member of the Advisory Board have long been advocates of the use of small, agile autonomous systems in their respective fields and ecoSUB in particular.  Their decades of real world experience and vision is a significant asset available to the ecoSUB team.  Of particular importance is an understanding of how micro AUV technology fits into the wider use of undersea autonomy in general.

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Professor Russell Wynn
Science

Russell was the first Chief Scientist for Marine Autonomous and Robotic Systems (MARS) at the UK’s National Oceanography Centre, where he also served as Associate Director for Government, International and Public Engagement.  He led external engagement for £30M of UK Government investment in the MARS fleet and ensured the adventures of the AutoSUB vehicles (aka Boaty McBoatface!) reached the wider public via TV and other media.  Russell also initiated and co-ordinated the annual ‘MASSMO’ series of demonstrator missions for UK marine autonomous systems, which were sponsored by Dstl and included Royal Navy, UKHO, Met Office, CMRE and several industry and research organisations as partners; these missions involved the largest mixed fleets of marine robots (including ecoSUB) to be deployed in UK waters.

Russell was previously Head of Marine Geoscience at the NOC and published over 100 peer-reviewed science papers on topical marine matters, including novel use of marine robotics.  He is currently focused on wildlife conservation and education as a Director of Wild New Forest CIC, but retains Senior Visiting Fellow status at the NOC and is an Honorary Professor at University of Southampton.

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Dr Peter Collinson​
Offshore Energy

Peter is focused on delivering ‘net zero robotics solutions’ for energy and maritime industry applications.  Peter has worked extensively on the strategic development and rollout of Marine Autonomous Systems for BP International over the past 7 years.  In that role he lead many developments of marine robotic technology, including ecoSUB and several USV and AUV solutions for subsea inspection, survey and environmental/crisis applications.  He is a member of robotics committees for UKRI (Innovate UK Government) and an Industry Advisor to the National Oceanography Centre, UK.  Prior to his role in technology he was a Risk and Crisis Manager with extensive experience in enterprise risk management and crisis response, leading humanitarian and environmental teams during 9-11, the Asian Tsunami and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incidents.

​Peter holds a PhD in Marine Ecology from The University of Hong Kong and is a Fellow of the Institute Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).

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