
Speaker
Brian Anthony
Associate Director - MIT.nano & Clinical Technology Director - CCTR
Biography
Dr. Anthony has over 30 years of experience spanning commercial innovation, academic research, and teaching focused on product realization, information-enabled design, and advanced manufacturing. He is an acknowledged expert at the intersection of information technology, intelligent product development, and AI-enhanced manufacturing processes. His innovations encompass the entire technology stack essential for smart systems, ranging from novel sensing technologies and machine learning analytics to augmented human interfaces and autonomous machine control.
A core area of Dr. Anthony's research is computational instrumentation and imaging systems - the integrated design of advanced instruments and techniques aimed at imaging, measuring, enhancing, or controlling complex biological and engineered physical systems. His multidisciplinary approach leverages expertise across mechanical, electrical, and optical engineering disciplines, as well as computer science and advanced optimization methods.
Dr. Anthony began his career as an entrepreneur, where he developed and led the creation of products and solutions tailored to industrial and scientific video markets. His products propelled corporate growth from startup phase to market leadership. He is credited with over 20 patents, has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, and was recognized with an Emmy Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding technical innovation in sports broadcasting.