Gregg J. Suaning is Professor of Biomedical Engineering with the University of Sydney. He has over a quarter of a century of experience in implantable neuroprosthesis research in both industry and academia helping the deaf to hear and the blind to see. He received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the California State University in 1986 and 1988 respectively. His Ph.D. in visual prosthesis from UNSW was awarded in 2003. He has been awarded with several international patents in the medical device field – primarily in sensory bionics. Gregg has authored over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts, and has played a leadership role in in competitive research programs with funding in excess of $60M during his academic career.

Awards & Recognitions

• 2012: Bartimaeus Award

Experience

• Professor (2017 - present)

  sydneyBIONICS

  University of Sydney

• Head of School (2018 - 2023)

  Biomedical Engineering

  University of Sydney

• Professor (2014 - 2017)

  University of New South Wales (UNSW)

• Leader of Device Development (2010 - 2016)

  Bionic Vision Australia

• Associate Professor (2007 - 2013)

  University of New South Wales (UNSW)

• Associate Professor (2001 - 2007)

  Newcastle University

• Manager - Process Development Engineering (1992 - 1997)

  Cochlear Ltd. (Sydney, Australia)

Education

• PhD, Biomedical/Medical Engineering (1997 - 2003)

  University of New South Wales (UNSW)

• MS, Mechanical Engineering (1978 - 1988)

  California State University, San Jose

• BS, Mechanical Engineering (1981 - 1986)

  California State University, Chico

Research Spotlights

• A Visionary Journey: Prof. Gregg Suaning on Bionic Vision Research in Australia

  February 29, 2024 8:10 AM