About Philia Labs
Our Team of experts and world leading professionals has significant experience in the innovation, development and commercialization of digital products, having worked with well-known companies including IMEC, Pfizer, IBM, USFDA, CSIRO, and Monash University.
Our Team
Our vision is to prevent chronic stress from becoming a mental health crisis with accurate, specific biomarker and analytics that can help predict and protect mental health
Philia Lab Team
DILPREET BUXI
Chief Executive Officer and VP Technology
Multiple patents for wearable sensors and analytics in academia and industry.
MELANIE WHITE
Head of Growth & Engagement
Coaching & leadership; 4 start-ups in 3 industries, Board-certified coach (NBHWC).
ALEXANDER SENIOR
VP Product Engineering
Develops and monitors complex systems; Project and Quality Management.
NICK MELLOR
Integration Engineer
Combines engineering and physiology to create solutions for physiological afflictions
DAVID KAPLAN
Data Scientist
Develops evidence using big data and physiological biomarkers.
Our Advisors
MR. KEVIN TOH
Global Development Advisor
Founder of K-Talyst with visionary expertise that propelled the success of his presence in regional medical device industry, accompanied with forward thinking strategies.
DR. ALEXANDRA CROSSWELL
Stress Scientist
Ex-medical school professor, current industry advisor; expert on mind-body interactions, international leader on the science of stress and well-being.
DR. LAUREN N WHITEHURST
Assistant Prof. Psychology
UKTY Cognitive Science
Researches body-brain interaction, regulatory effects on cognition, and use of app-based tech for mental health concerns.
DR. SABINE KRAWIETZ
Behavioural Scientist
and UX Expert
Extensive experience with UX/UI in relation to product development
MS. EMMA CUSHING
NSW Health
Engagement
NSW Health Project Manager; ex-Business and Clinical Development Strategy roles in MedTech and Pharmaceuticals.
MS. RAJNA BONGDANOVIC
Clinical
Psychologist
Co-founder of KYND Wellness and First Response Health, Stress, anxiety, PTSD in NZ Police and Fire & Emergency.
MR. BEN STEER
Pharmaceutical / Health Technology Executive
Experienced senior marketing leader & extensive experience in biotech, business development and marketing strategy
DR. VINYAK SMITH
Clinical Scientist
and Innovator
Clinician and scientist at Monash University; medical device innovation, healthcare strategy, commercialization of technology, VC advisory.
ALEX FOWKES
Strategic Advisor
Former Chief Strategy Officer (Wuxi), Strategy and R&D (Pfizer), corporate and commercial roles in biotech and MedTech.
MARK PHILLIPS
Strategic Advisor
Teva Pharmaceuticals, ex-ResMed executive, Medtronic, Cochlear, MedTech start-ups, clinical trials and commercialisation.
DR. RUSSELL FAYERS
Occupational Medicine and Primary Care
Extensive experience in occupational health
in the mining, oil & gas and general industry.
Managing Director, Aruna Rehabilitation Services.
