Alexander Phillips

Alexander Phillips has had a diverse work experience in the field of marine robotics and autonomous systems. Alexander started their career as a Graduate Naval Architect at Saipem in 2004. Alexander then worked as a Naval Architect at Arup Energy, where they were involved in the installation of the Maari Wellhead Platform. In 2009, they joined the University of Southampton as a Research Fellow and later became a New Frontiers Fellow, leading the establishment of the University's Maritime Robotics Laboratory. Since 2015, they have been working at the National Oceanography Centre, where they have held various roles focused on the development and enhancement of unmanned robotic systems for oceanographic research.

Alexander Phillips completed their Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Ship Science from the University of Southampton, where they studied from 2000 to 2004. Later, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree at the same university from 2006 to 2009. Alexander'sPh.D. research focused on the simulations of a self propelled autonomous underwater vehicle.