Dr. Alex Vukovic is an executive leader focusing on spearheading R&D initiatives and maximizing investments in information and communications technology and innovation. Much of Alex’s executive experience has been gained at the Communications Research Centre (CRC) Canada, part of government department Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), where he has served as a Vice-President of research branch since 2009. Over the last two years, Alex has been in Senior Advisory role to Government of Canada Assistant Deputy Ministers. He is also an Adjunct Professor at University of Ottawa, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Due to Alex industrial and academic experience, he has spoken at over 40 events on science, technology and innovation worldwide. He is recognized as R&D executive and inspirational leader, technology advisor, partnership developer, investment reviewer, university professor, consensus builder, media spokesperson, international conference Chairman and leader of international committees. For his achievements Alex has received numerous Canadian and international recognitions.
Alex has degrees in applied science and engineering (B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D.). Additionally, he completed an Executive Business Program at the Queen’s School of Business, and a piano degree at music conservatory. He is married and has two children. He lives in Ottawa, Canada.
