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Kynan Eng

High-performance neuromorphic sensing and processing

Switzerland
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Updated 7 months ago

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Years Experience

21

Roles

23

Skills

3

Education

About

I create technology related to brains and intelligence, for a wide range of applications. See my personal website - https://www.kynaneng.com. Short bio: Co-founded & CEO @iniVation (acquired @SynSense, now strategic projects advisor). Also co-founded @QuantActions, YouRehab (acquired Reha-Stim). Board at tech incubator @iniLabs. Former gas turbine mechanical design engineer @ABB, @Alstom; software for telecoms, sporting competitions, etc. Previously ran research group at @UZH and @ETH Zurich studying neuroscience of VR interactions, with focus on neurorehabilitation. Accredited startup coach at @Innosuisse, also teach/mentor startup cases from @UZH and other places. PhD from @ETH Zurich, science and engineering degrees from @Monash University in computer science, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering.

Experience (21 roles)

10 yrs 8 mos

Strategic Projects - Advisor, part of the SynSense Group

Current

10 yrs 8 mos

Aug 2025 - Present · 1 mo
1 yr 2 mos

Strategic Projects - Advisor

Current

1 yr 2 mos

Aug 2025 - Present · 1 mo
Innosuisse · Freelance

Startup Coach (external)

Current

Innosuisse · Freelance

Feb 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Innosuisse is the Swiss national innovation agency. Its mission is to fund science-based innovation in the interests of industry and society with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of the Swiss economy.

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Education (3)

ETH Zürich

ETH Zürich

2000 - 2004

Monash University

Monash University

1992 - 1994

Monash University

Monash University

1992 - 1996

Skills (23)

Engineering Management

ResearchEngineering

Security

Science

Other

R&DMedical DevicesStart-upsProduct DevelopmentWritingHuman Computer InteractionEntrepreneurshipLeadershipVirtual RealityTelecommunicationsEmbedded SystemsProject PlanningStrategyNeuroscienceProduct ManagementBiomedical EngineeringInnovation ManagementRoomFlowRange
Publications (4)

List of publications on Google Scholar

List of publications on ResearchGate

Harnessting the Benefits of Dynamic Vision

Startup.info · Feb 16, 2021

Neuromorphic Vision in Space

EE Times · Jul 16, 2021

Languages (2)
German(Limited working proficiency)English(Native or bilingual proficiency)
Volunteer Experience (2)

Advisor

Educreators Foundation

Jan 2019 - Dec 2023 · 5 yrs

Youth leader

Edmund Rice Camps (Victoria)

Jan 1992 · 1 mo

Honors & Awards (9)

Red Dot Design Award, Best of the Best - Innovative Products

Issued by Red Dot · Mar 2022

Associated with iniVation Best Innovative Product, DVXplorer neuromorphic camera Created in 1955, the Red Dot Design Award is an international design competition. Awarded annually by a jury of experts in each category, the Red Dot is an acknowledgement of the best in design and business.

Global Australian Award for Technology and Entrepreneurship

Issued by Advance.org · Jan 2023

The Global Australian Awards recognise the work of remarkable Australians making an extraordinary impact on the global stage in industry sectors that are of particular importance to Australia.

2011 ZKB Pionierpreis Technopark - Winner

Issued by Technopark Foundation, ZKB · Jan 2011

Associated with YouRehab The Pionierpreis is considered one of the most important innovation prizes in Switzerland and a significant award for young companies.

2011 Brain Computer Interface Award: Top-10 worldwide finalist

Issued by BCI Award Foundation · Jan 2011

Associated with Institute of Neuroinformatics, University of Zurich and ETH Zurich The International BCI Award, endowed with 6,000 USD, is one of the top accolades in BCI research. The Award was created to recognize outstanding and innovative research in the field of Brain-Computer Interfaces. The BCI Award Foundation organizes the annual BCI Award and guarantees scientific objectivity by assigning an independent and international jury assembled with world-leading BCI experts who work with invasive and non-invasive BCI in both research and clinical environments to judge the submitted projects.

Best of Innovation CES2020 - Winner, Embedded Systems

Issued by Consumer Technology Association · Jan 2020

Associated with iniVation The CES Innovation Awards program is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. The program recognizes honorees in multiple consumer technology product categories and distinguishes the highest rated in each.

Red Herring Top 100 Europe

Issued by Red Herring · Jan 2020

Associated with iniVation Red Herring 100 Awards are widely recognized as one of the industry's more prestigious recognitions, with hundreds of candidates from each continent competing for a Top 100.

Swiss Economic Award - Finalist

Issued by Swiss Economic Forum · Jan 2020

Associated with iniVation The Swiss Economic Award is the most important young entrepreneur prize in Switzerland. The coveted award honours outstanding entrepreneurial achievements in the three categories of services, high-tech/biotech and production/trade & industry.

Best Camera or Sensor

Issued by Edge AI and Vision Alliance · Jun 2020

Associated with iniVation The Edge AI and Vision Product of the Year Awards celebrate the innovation and achievement of the industry’s leading companies that are enabling and developing products incorporating edge AI and computer vision technologies. Entries are evaluated and selected by a panel of independent industry experts, so winning an Edge AI and Vision Product of the Year Award provides validation of your leadership and innovation.

Best Paper Award, International Conference on Virtual Rehabilitation 2008

Issued by International Society for Virtual Rehabilitation · Jan 2008

Associated with Institute of Neuroinformatics, University of Zurich and ETH Zurich Best overall paper at conference, awarded for "A Paediatric Interactive Therapy System for Arm and Hand Rehabilitation"​. Paper reference here: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?reload=true&tp=&arnumber=4625148

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kynan Eng's current role?
Kynan Eng is currently working as Strategic Projects - Advisor, part of the SynSense Group at 10 yrs 8 mos.
Where did Kynan Eng study?
Kynan Eng studied Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Neuroinformatics at ETH Zürich. They have 3 education entries on their profile.
What skills does Kynan Eng have?
Kynan Eng's top skills include R&D, Medical Devices, Start-ups, Product Development, Writing. They have 23 skills listed on their profile.
Where is Kynan Eng based?
Kynan Eng is based in Switzerland.

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