Centre for Software Innovation

Robert Amor has worked for 15 years in the application of computer science research in architecture, engineering and construction, which included his M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses. He spent the last four and a half years in the UK developing Construction IT initiatives at the Building Research Establishment. This included the development of National and European-wide Internet-based information gateways.

John is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Auckland. He led the establishment of the Academy, a structured summer internship scheme; the Extenda Development programme and the Centre for Software Innovation which acts as a focal point for University-industry research engagement in ICT.