CO-FOUNDER/ CEO

Christine de Silva is a marine scientist focused on sharks and deep sea biology.

She combines her passion for the ocean with her experience working at tech startups to bring a blend of excitement and business acumen to Juice Robotics.

Christine holds a BS in Biology from the University of Miami where she also minored in marine science and art (photography) in addition to a MO in Oceanography and an MBA from the University of Rhode Island.

CO-FOUNDER/ CTO

Matt find joy in paradigm shifting technology that lies outside the step by step way marine technology has historically been developed.

He holds a BS in Ocean Engineering from the University of Rhode Island and has 12+years of experience that spans from field operations to manufacturing environments. This has included serving as an ROV pilot for Dr. Robert Ballard and the University of Connecticut, as well as serving as a Project Manager at Engineered Syntactic Systems.

Matt is someone who is driven to bring new technology into the world and believes that being fully engaged in this process is the only fulfilling path.

ACADEMIC PARTNER

Brennan Phillips specializes in the development and application of novel instrumentation for oceanographic research. His current research topics include low-light imaging of deep-sea biology and bioluminescence, soft robotic manipulators, hydraulic systems, distributed sensing, and low-cost, lightweight methods for ocean exploration.

Dr. Phillips received his BS in Ocean Engineering from URI, an MS in Oceanography from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD in Oceanography from URI/GSO. Prior to joining the faculty at URI, Dr. Phillips served as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Harvard Microrobotics Laboratory and was the lead ROV engineer/pilot for Dr. Robert Ballard. He is a passionate teacher and enjoys surfing, running, and spending time with his family.