Our people
Co-Directors Ana MacIntosh and John McDermid
Dr Ana MacIntosh
Dr MacIntosh has held leadership positions in robotics, autonomy and AI for 10 years, including managing the development of strategic partnerships with major organisations across both the private and public sector. She was pivotal in securing investment for York’s flagship Institute for Safe Autonomy, also acting as the university's lead client for the design and build of this bespoke living lab, developing a case for investment and ensuring the laboratory facilities were fit for purpose.
Professor John McDermid OBE FREng
Professor McDermid has worked on safety of complex, computer and software-controlled systems for almost forty years, leading major research initiatives and acting as advisor to industry and government on several continents. He has led and played crucial roles in major initiatives supported by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, including the development of ISA.
Email: isa-director@york.ac.uk
Academic leadership
Professor Ana Cavalcanti
Research Lead for Design and Verification
Professor John McDermid OBE, FREng
Research Lead for Assurance
Professor Marco Lucamarini
Director of Research at the York Centre for Quantum Technologies
Research Fellows
Pragna Das
Professional Support
