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Robin is the visionary Founder and Chairman of PhysicsX, a company at the forefront of deep learning and simulation solutions that redefine engineering and manufacturing to address the world’s most pressing challenges. 

A theoretical physicist by background, Robin discovered a foundational new effect in the cosmic background radiation; his initial simulation work was later confirmed by the Nobel-winning COBE satellite measurement. Robin left academia for the fastest development cycle on earth, Formula One. He was Head of R&D at Renault (Alpine) F1, where he delivered groundbreaking innovations that helped the team win back-to-back double World Championships. 

In 2011, Robin joined the Mercedes F1 team as Chief Scientist and Head of R&D, developing innovations with multi-physics simulation tools and machine learning optimizations, ultimately helping build one of F1’s most successful teams of all time. After two more world titles with Mercedes, Robin joined Bentley Motors as Vehicle Technology Director. He was responsible for the overall simulation strategy and digital twin roadmap, advancing simulation with Ducati MotoGP and across the Volkswagen Group before founding PhysicsX in 2019.