Catherine Ball

Catherine Ball is an accomplished academic and professional with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently serving as an Associate Professor (Honorary) at The Australian National University and in the Practice of Engineering at the new School of Engineering, Catherine also contributes to XPRIZE as a Wildfire Advisory Board Member and Global Visioneer. With a role as a judge for the Ocean Discovery X-Prize and involvement with the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia as a Volunteer Advisory Board Member, Catherine remains active in supporting community initiatives. Additional roles include serving on the International Advisory Board of the Schmidt Ocean Institute, being a Board Member of Robotics Australia Council, and providing consulting and mentorship through DrCatherineBall.com. Catherine is a bestselling author, with the book "Converge" released in October 2022. Academic credentials include a PhD in Statistics and Modelling from Newcastle University and recognition with an honorary Doctor of Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, among other qualifications.