In her former capacity as the Chief Science Advisor for Defence, she worked closely with the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor (PMCSA) and other Chief Science Advisors to contribute to government strategic thinking and decision making.
Hema has a strong background in emerging and disruptive technologies with a focus on risk, governance and impacts. Hema has joined Koi-Tu: The Centre for Informed Futures as a Strategic Advisor for Technological Futures.
Hema has a Master of Science in Physics and a Bachelor of Technology in Opto-electronics from the University of Auckland.