The role of sensing and data in transforming the future of infrastructure | Dr Jennifer Schooling

Dr Jennifer Schooling, Director, Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction, CSIC is an Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) with the specific aim to transform infrastructure through smarter information. Prior to joining the Centre Jennifer worked for Arup, the global engineering consultancy, for six years. There she led the firm’s Research Business, delivering research strategy development to aid clients in targeting their investments to improve their productivity and competitiveness. During her work managing complex interdisciplinary research projects for clients she developed a strong understanding of the demands placed on our infrastructure and the challenges of extending the design life of existing assets – of which more is being demanded all the time. Jennifer was also Arup’s Research Relationships Manager for the UK, working with staff and academic partners to develop strong collaborative relationships and managing the firm’s research investments. Jennifer has a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Cambridge.