Areas of competence:

Computer science.
Computer software.
Internet technologies.
Interface design.
Interactive systems design.
User experience.
Mobile design.
Smartphone design and usage.
Artificial intelligence: machine learning, neural networks, deep learning.
People’s understanding of technologies.
Computer security.
Algorithms.
Information technology.
Systems design and architecture.
Technology.
Governance.
Impact of technology in business and industry.
Work-life balance.
Ethical uses of technology.
Impact of changes in technology regulation or approaches.

Intellectual property disputes, patent infringements, design disputes, patent validity, applications of technology, technical analysis for investors, opportunity assessment. Bond Solon trained, High Court cross examination experience, and a long technical high profile case completed with a significant international client (Apple).

Professor Russell Beale has published over 200 papers, is a world-renowned academic, author of one of the leading textbooks on Human-Computer Interaction, ex-editor of one of the preeminent journals, and an industry consultant and advisor.

He has spoken at many international conferences and workshops, and provided advice in legal cases, venture capital investment due diligence, business disputes, and assisted in valuations of businesses. He has founded six high technology companies and understands the roles that intellectual property, technical capabilities and governance play in creating sustainable businesses.

He has a wide range of interests across the intersection of technology, people and artificial intelligence. When not working he can be found sailing, mountain biking, or messing about with his kids.