Let's stop dreaming of a better world, and make one.
Dr Jordan Nguyen is a leading Australian engineer, inventor and innovator, committed to improving as many lives as possible, and becoming a driving force behind both human and technological evolution as we move into the future.
An internationally renowned engineer for humanity, Jordan designs life-changing technologies to transform the lives of people with disabilities and the elderly through his role as founder of Psykinetic, a social business committed to bringing positive, sustainable and life-altering change. He also shares his adventures through documentaries across the world. Inspired by human endeavour, Jordan has big ambitions to see our world step consciously and creatively into a better future.
Current Work
Jordan is Founder and CEO of Psykinetic, a social business creating futuristic, inclusive and empowering technologies to improve independence and quality of life for disability, aged care and beyond. Dr Jordan and his team have successfully created a mind-controlled wheelchair, numerous Virtual and Augmented reality applications, inclusive gaming, an instrument that enabled a friend with cerebral palsy to perform live music with her eye movements and blinks, and devices that make it possible to control household appliances or even drive cars using only the tiny electrical signals created from eye movements.
Author of the book A Human's Guide to the Future, Jordan is also an award-winning documentary maker and presenter. In 2016 he collaborated with the Australian-based production company, The Feds, and the ABC Catalyst to create and present his first TV documentary Becoming Superhuman, which went on to win many prestigious awards both locally and internationally. His work is regularly featured in the media and he has since gone on to present a second ABC Catalyst documentary Meet The Avatars exploring the impacts of Virtual Reality, including creating virtual interactive avatars to preserve memories of loved ones. He has also presented numerous documentaries with Discovery Channel and National Geographic - including Frontiers of Science, Smart China Start-up Revolutions, Vietnam: Connecting East Africa, and Tibet: Living On The Roof Of The World. He recently founded his own media company and aims to continue creating world-changing content on the intersection between technology and humanity.
Jordan is a passionate ambassador for STEAM education, adaptable mindsets and big-picture thinking, and holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, First-Class Honours, Diploma in Engineering Practice, and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (Chancellor’s List) from the University of Technology Sydney. He has taught university engineering master’s students and overseen PhDs in Artificial Intelligence design and Biomedical instrumentation, and has supervised many more research students. He believes our young generations are the change-makers of tomorrow and have the potential to create solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.
In November 2022, the Dr Jordan Nguyen Innovation Centre at Baulkham Hills North Public School was officially opened - named by the school’s students. Jordan was a finalist for NSW in Australian of the Year in 2017, and a finalist in the AmCham (American Chamber of Commerce) awards for Artificial Intelligence. He was named in the six Harper's BAZAAR Visionary Men of 2019, has made the list of Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers by Create Magazine, was named twice in Onalytica’s Top 100 Global Influencers on Virtual Reality, travelled on a Think Inc tour with Steve Wozniak, won the Australian Computer Society’s (ACS) ‘ICT Professional of the Year’ Digital Disruptors Award, and has had the honour of being MC for An Evening With President Barack Obama on his last visit to Sydney.
Talking Points
Beyond Superhuman - Technology for Humanity
With today’s staggering advances in technology, many new possibilities are emerging which almost seem to have come straight out of the realms of sci-fi fantasy. When we connect some of the dots between various cutting-edge fields, the innovations become even more intriguing.Beyond Superhuman - Technology for Humanity
In this presentation, Biomedical engineer Dr Jordan Nguyen will raise an incredibly interesting and perhaps confronting conversation around links drawn between the fields of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, new techniques in 3D human scanning, neuroscience, and the ideas of human consciousness.
This topic raises a number of questions about what it is to be human and what is a moral approach to the incredible things we can achieve today with the latest advancements in technology - advancements that are increasingly blurring the lines between the virtual world and the real world.
One Life. Persist To Improve Many.
Dr Jordan Nguyen certainly didn’t plan almost to break his neck diving into a swimming pool. The experience did, however, change his life forever, and drove him to want to understand and support those people dealing with the challenges of people living with a disability. As a result, he invented a mind-controlled smart wheelchair, for high-level physical disability that has changed the lives of hundreds of people.One Life. Persist To Improve Many.
In this presentation, Jordan shares his incredible journey from university student to world changer. He shares insights from his journey and provides the audience with the tools enabling them to identify a problem, innovate and activate a solution.
Audiences will walk away feeling inspired and on purpose. They will also gain insights into the innovation and design thinking process. This will further enhance their ability to problem solve, and find creative solutions.
Superhuman Generationz
What does the 'future human' look like? How do future humans act, what do they value and fundamentally how will the future human mould politics, business and education. Children of the new era (Gen Z and beyond) are living in a vastly different place to the world we grew up in. They are digital natives, collaboration natives and are adept at existing in two realities. The real world and the virtual one.Superhuman Generationz
In this presentation, audiences will explore case studies highlighting the extraordinary intelligence and design capability of the future human. They will gain insights into the shifting values and expectations of this new generation, exploring specifically how the future human will redesign that manner in which we live and work. Whilst change is inevitable; never before has there been a generation that will completely remould the world as we know it.
AI, Evolving Technology & Human Experience
Automation and Artificial Intelligence has been around for many years, but more recently the large leaps and bounds of the technology mean they are drastically affecting our businesses and digital lives. We’re finding we need to transform in response to these evolving technologies. Everyone has heard about the oncoming threat of AI, but what about the opportunities? What does it allow us to gain?
AI, Evolving Technology & Human Experience
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Technology Is Reinventing Humanity | Jordan Nguyen | TEDxSydney
As advances in augmented and virtual technology reinvent our relationship with ‘reality’, we are continually confronted with ever-more complex ethical and philosophical dilemmas. Making virtual interactive copies of human beings is now more than just a possibility. But once we open that door, how do we deal with the quandaries that lie inside? Dr Jordan Nguyen’s mission in life is to improve the lives of as many people as possible and to be a driving force behind positive human and technological evolution into the future. He believes the relationship between humanity and technology is constantly changing and its role in our lives is becoming more integrated, leading us to a future that is ‘Beyond Superhuman’.Dr Jordan Nguyen Showreel HD
Dr. Jordan Nguyen is a young man on a mission to change the world. At a moment of the most extraordinary breakthroughs in our understanding of the human brain, Jordan has a magical combination of technical brilliance with the unique ability to inspire people.TEDxSydney Adventures - Jordan Nguyen on Technology
Throughout 2016 and 2017, we're taking a field trip with some of our 2016 alumni speakers as part of the new TEDxSydney Adventures series, presented by Toyota Prius. Dr Jordan Nguyen, is one of Australia’s most innovative engineers, who is committed to improving the lives of as many people as possible, and to help become a driving force behind both human and technological evolution as we move into the future.Jordan is one of the most unique, empathetic and hardworking people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He has spoken at 2 Wired for Wonder events (and counting) and several CommBank le ... keep reading Wired for Wonder
Dr Jordan Nguyen was an opening keynote speaker at the Women in Focus conference, and completely wowed the audience with his warmth, wisdom and humour. Jordan doesn’t just impart knowledge on the scientific advances and trends in artificial intelligence, he brings humanity to our understanding of science and engineering and the important role it plays in enabling a life of freedom of movement and mindset for those with physical disabilities. His personal stories are both moving and wondrous as the audience is taken on a journey of the marvels of modern technology and its application for humane purpose. A theme of our conference was collaboration and conversation in a disruptive world, and the importance of bringing purpose to life, business and community; and I couldn’t think of a better speaker to help set this scene than Jordan.
Jordan was excellent. He is a very engaging speaker. Both the content and delivery were outstanding. We would love to have him back.
Jordan's presentation was absolutely brilliant. He had the audience in the palm of his hand and left them wanting to hear more. Not only does Jordan have the intelligence and creativity to solve current problems and needs using current technologies, his focus on helping people and placing humanity at the centre is truly remarkable and inspiring. Students need to hear from him!
Dr Jordan was so engaging, he was friendly and was very knowledgeable. There was not a dry eye in the room when Jordan spoke about his stories and background. We found him to be well worth our time and money. We can't wait to invite him back to one of our conferences again.
Jordan was fantastic and the feedback has been hugely positive. He injected a lot of energy and excitement into our Conference as the opening keynote and was able to professionally facilitate the leadership panel and maintain engagement.
If you're looking for an inspiring and engaging speaker, look no further! Jordan is incredible, genuine and kind.
He was a super star- students I don’t think would have known of him, and after the 45min presentation and Q&A he had all students, teachers and community stall holders wanting photos and signatures. Was quite amazing! I had to usher Jordan through like a celebrity to all the school Showcase displays to ensure all had a photo for their school. So honoured and thrilled to have Jordan as a guest speaker at our National Science Week event. He inspired all.
Jordan’s energy, passion and positivity is infectious. We’ve been privileged to have Jordan address our BCE office staff, Principals and now students. Each time he has given a compelling presentation with an important life message of how better outcomes are achieved for all through innovation, collaboration and persistence. Thank you Jordan.
Jordan delivered an outstanding keynote speech. His ability to bring his whole authentic self to the stage was both refreshing and inspiring. The authenticity he exuded created a genuine connection with the audience, making his message all the more impactful. The positivity, passion, and compassion that resonated in his words left an indelible mark on everyone present. His genuine smile and the positive vibes he brought to the crowd were infectious. It was clear that everyone in attendance was not only impressed by his speech but also delighted to have the chance to engage with him afterward. It is evident that his commitment to serving humanity through innovation and technology is not just a profession but a calling. We are genuinely excited to witness the ways in which he will continue to touch lives in the future.
