Craig Mudge AO

Craig Mudge AO is a distinguished figure in the technology and innovation sector, with extensive experience in various fields including computer science, Big Data, machine learning/AI, and space industry applications.1

Professional Background

Craig Mudge has held several notable positions throughout his career:

• Advisory Board Member for CUAVA (Cubesats, UAVs, and their Applications) at the University of Sydney
• Managing Partner of Pacific Challenge since 19971
• Lab Director at Xerox Palo Alto Research Centre (PARC)1
• Chief Research Scientist at CSIRO
• Founder, CEO, and CTO of Austek Microsystems1

Academic Contributions

Mudge has also made significant contributions to academia:

• Adjunct Professor at the University of Adelaide
• Computer Science faculty member at Caltech1
• Foundation Professor of Computer Science at Flinders University3
• Professor of Innovation at Macquarie University, where he founded the Macquarie Institute for Innovation12

Education and Achievements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill1
• Undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, and economics from the Australian National University1
• Additional coursework in Business Administration and Technology Management at Harvard Business School

Craig Mudge has been recognized for his contributions to the field:

• Awarded Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)3
• Inducted into the Pearcey Hall of Fame12
• Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering2
• Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Research and Innovation

Mudge is a prolific researcher and innovator:

• Holds six patents in areas such as high-speed computer design, payments, and image processing4
• Co-authored "Computer Engineering" with Gordon Bell1
• Published over 60 papers in computing, microchips, security, and Big Data12

His expertise spans various technological domains, making him a valuable advisor in the rapidly evolving field of space technology and applications, particularly in his role with CUAVA at the University of Sydney.