Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D., is a dynamic and visionary safety, sleep, and policy leader with more than 35 years of experience enacting strategic, practical, and effective data-based solutions that enhance safety and health in complex environments.
Dr. Rosekind is currently a strategic advisor and Board Director for multiple organizations. Previously, he was the Chief Safety Innovation Officer at Zoox, an Amazon-owned autonomous mobility company from 2017-2022. He also was appointed the Distinguished Policy Scholar in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health for 2020-2022.
Mike is recognised as a global authority in human factors and a leading scientist in human cognitive states. Over the course of his career, he has designed solutions that enhance human-technology interactions.
Following completion of a PhD in Psychology examining driver fatigue and impairment, Mike enjoyed a distinguished academic career, gaining widespread recognition as a Professor in Human Factors at Monash University.
Michelle Grech is a Chartered Engineer and recognised expert in systems safety and human factors in the maritime domain. With over 25 years of experience, her career spans roles as a shipyard engineer, marine surveyor, maritime human factors researcher, and safety leader.
Michelle is currently the Manager of Vessel Operations at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), where she leads a multidisciplinary team focused on improving vessel safety across Australian waters. Her responsibilities cover marine incident data analysis and reporting, safety education, safety management systems, industry engagement, crewing, and seafarer welfare. She was instrumental in leading the review of international fatigue guidelines at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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