Dr Robert Thomas

Robert is Principal at CamIn, a strategic innovation consultancy, where he advises board-level clients on the potential impact of emerging technologies. Previously, he was an adviser to UK government ministers and private equity firms on issues ranging from agriculture and gene editing to driverless cars and the wider transportation sector. More recently, he’s worked on projects focused on professional services, sustainable construction and generative AI. During his PhD at Cambridge University, Robert focused on applications of quantum theory to materials chemistry and physics. He also completed an 18-month stint at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Germany.