Distinguished Professor Daniel Weihs, Chief Scientist of Israel, is an engaging speaker who brings to life the research and practical outcomes achieved at the Technion. This is a once in a decade, invitation only opportunity to hear and meet a man who has played, and continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Israel’s future and is uniquely placed to explain the Technion’s critical importance to her economic, high-tech, scientific and defence well being.  An acknowledged expert and world leader in fields as diverse as unmanned vehicles, animal locomotion ,space research and intelligent robots, he currently heads the Technion’s Automated Systems Program and is Chairman of the Israel National Committee for Space Research.  Described as a ‘naturalist-engineer’, he applies the lessons of natural phenomena to technological problems. Some 100 research projects from dolphins to dandelions have provided the inspiration for many of the technological innovations that he has pioneered.    He is one of an elite group of Distinguished Professors at the Technion and has held a range of senior positions to Provost level at the university. Through innovative research and practical example he demonstrates the power of the Technion’s multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving. Guests of Honour: Governor of NSW, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO; Former Australian Prime Minister Rt Hon Bob Hawker AC. Cover Charge: $60 per person; admission by prepaid booking only. Booking: 

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