Dr Myers is a Mechanical Engineer who since 1983, has created and lead several technology start-ups engaged in implementing computer-aided engineering and advanced manufacturing technologies across the ASEAN region. Included within his business portfolio was CONCENTRIC Asia Pacific, the Advanced Manufacturing Facilities of the South Australian Centre for Manufacturing (SACFM) and the Advanced Manufacturing Facilities Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI).
Dr Myers was involved in several international CAD/CAM advisory teams responsible for the development of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and creation of the concept of Building Information Management (BIM) software.
Projects include the development of techniques for Cranio-facial reconstructive surgery at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, design of an Americas Cup challenger with Iain Murray, design of the ADI Minehunter and many complex development projects for Toyota, Mitsubishi and BOEING across Asia.
In 1998 Dr Myers founded the Re-Engineering Australia Foundation (REA) which is focusing on the implementation of STEM-based educational programs which engage students with engineering career pathways. To date, REA has mentored over 1,000,000 students in Australia and is recognised internationally, having implemented STEM programs in New Zealand, France, UK, China and Canada.
Dr Myers passions include motorsport, having competed in two Round Australia Car Rallies, the Repco in 1979 and the Mobil 1 in 1995.
