Tom Dorian

Tom Dorian is a PhD researcher in robotics at the Climate + Co-Centre, focusing on innovative technologies for water-quality monitoring. He develops integrated robotic systems that combine drones, unmanned surface vehicles, and ground robots to collect data and support the management and protection of freshwater and coastal environments.

Beyond his doctoral research, Tom is actively engaged in the wider robotics community, mentoring student teams, participating in competitions, and collaborating with both academic and industry partners.