About Me

I'm Roberto Mecca, an Italian-British AI Research Manager and Principal Data Scientist with a PhD in Applied Mathematics. Over the last decade, I've built and led high-performing R&D teams at FullMatrix, Austrian Institute of Technology, and Toshiba Europe, transforming cutting-edge research into production-ready AI solutions.

As a hands-on leader, I bridge the gap between strategic vision and technical execution, guiding teams from initial research concepts through to market deployment. My research has been published in top computer vision journals and conferences, and I've fostered collaborative partnerships with leading academic institutions including the University of Cambridge, where I was a Marie Curie Fellow, and the Italian Institute of Technology.

Leadership & Technical Expertise

As an AI Research Manager, I excel in both strategic leadership and hands-on technical implementation:

Research Leadership:

• Building and managing cross-functional AI research teams (5-15 researchers)
• Setting research roadmaps and translating business objectives into technical strategies
• Establishing partnerships with academic institutions and industry collaborators
• Driving innovation from concept through to production deployment

Technical Specialization:

• 3D reconstruction and photometric techniques for industrial applications
• Robust depth estimation and computer vision for robotics
• AI-powered inspection and quality control systems
• Deep learning architectures for real-time computer vision applications

Career Timeline

My professional journey has taken me through various leading research institutions and companies:

Technical Skills

I'm proficient in a wide range of technologies and tools:

Get in Touch

I'm always open to discussing new research opportunities, collaborations, or consulting engagements. Feel free to contact me to discuss how we might work together.