Dr. Melissa Sterry

Dr. Melissa Sterry is a transdisciplinary design scientist, complex systems theorist, and biofuturist, renowned for her groundbreaking projects that explore unprecedented conceptual, creative, and commercial potentialities. As a chartered scientist with multiple fellowships, she currently serves as the Founder/Director of Bioratorium®, a biofuturism consultancy, and leads biodesign research and publishing projects such as Bionic City® and Panarchic Codex®.

Melissa has earned numerous national and international accolades for her innovative contributions. Notably, she is a recipient of the Mensa Education and Research Foundation International Award for enhancing intelligence that benefits society. Recognized as a '40 over 40 Women to Watch' honoree and featured in the 'Libertine 100,' a list celebrating women with complex and potentially world-changing ideas, Melissa is also an inductee of the Global Women Inventors and Innovators Network Hall of Fame. Her work reflects a commitment to pushing boundaries and driving advancements in various fields.