Leong Mar

Leong Mar is a highly experienced professional in commercialization and innovation within the academic and technology sectors. Currently serving as the Head of Commercialisation at the University of Sydney, Leong also participates as an Investment Committee Member for Uniseed, representing the university in a venture fund focused on deep tech investments. Additionally, Leong holds a Non Executive Director position at Dewpoint Innovations, a spin-out from the university, and contributes to the Physical Sciences Fund Sub Committee at the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer. Previous roles include Commercial Initiatives Director and Commercialisation Manager at CSIRO, where Leong managed complex commercialization initiatives and developed strategies for large-scale public-private collaborations. Education includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from UNSW, complemented by various qualifications in management and marketing.