A former leader of IDEO’s software experiences design practice, he has led design strategy, implementation, technology innovation and IP strategy on creative projects for some of the world’s most innovative corporations. He holds a doctorate in perceptual robotics from the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy, and a bachelor’s in physics and studio art from Oberlin College. At Carnegie Mellon his scholarship focuses on socially responsible innovation, design education and computer-assisted collaborative creativity.