Matjaz Vidmar

Matjaz Vidmar is an interdisciplinary researcher, lecturer and strategist at the University of Edinburgh. He is an (Astro)Physicist by training, now examining innovation processes and (inter-)organisational learning and change, as well as other social dimensions of emerging technologies. His main fields of study are in Astronomy and Outer Space Exploration and Industry, as well as Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Innovation.

He has an interest in using experiential Ai to create intimate interpretations of global datasets, in particular from Space & Satellite data, to influence sustainable development through futures thinking/literacy tools. He co-leads the delivery of the research portfolio of The New Real programme.

Matjaz is Lecturer in Engineering Management and supervises projects in systems engineering and innovation process management. In addition, he is involved in many international initiatives to develop the future of these fields as well as delivering an extensive public engagement programme in leading arts and science venues. You can find more at blogs.ed.ac.uk/vidmar