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Duncan Wilson has over 25 years of experience in digital technology, research and development, and innovation strategy. He has held various roles at the intersection of industry and academia, primarily focused on how digital technology can enhance the automotive, retail, and built environment sectors. Currently, he is a Professor at the Connected Environments Centre within the Bartlett Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) at University College London. His research investigates emerging technologies such as connected sensors and cognitive computing to improve our understanding of both the built and natural environments. Previously, he was a member of the Smart London Board, where he was responsible for driving the research agenda at a sustainable connected cities research institute at Intel Labs Europe. There, he led a team of over 90 researchers across 30 projects, growing an initial $5 million investment from Intel to $15 million through collaborations and grants. Duncan has successfully delivered over 100 academic papers and transferred IoT prototypes to commercial applications, earning multiple awards for his collaborative research and development efforts. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision from UCL and is a Chartered Engineer. Actively engaging with the community, he volunteers with Code Club at a local primary school.