Andrew Botros

Dr Andrew Botros, a former Principal Engineer at Cochlear Limited, was Engineers Australia's National Young Professional Engineer of the Year in 2006. As a Technology Leader at Cochlear Limited, Andrew had significant responsibility for research and design of audiological software. In 2005, he developed the cochlear implant industry's only commercial application of artificial intelligence, and in 2010 he completed his PhD thesis in this field. The developments of his thesis form the framework of Cochlear's next software platform for the audiology profession.

In 2007, Andrew toured Australia at the invitation of The Institution, speaking at professional and public events across the country. In 2008, he was Master of Ceremonies for YEA's largest ever event, the 2008 National Summit in Perth.

In 2001, Andrew was awarded the University Medal for Computer Engineering by The University of New South Wales, largely for his research in music acoustics. His research and development has found application in the operating theatre, with tools to simplify cochlear implant configuration; in the concert hall, with tools to support high-performing woodwind musicians; and in the fundamental understanding of how human hearing works.

Andrew is currently the Director of Expressive Engineering, which promotes the engineering profession through communications services. The inaugural Young Engineers vs Young Lawyers debate, held at NSW Parliament House, was organised and sponsored by Expressive Engineering. Andrew is also currently studying a Master of Public Administration at The Australian National University.