Our volunteer board of directors
Many thanks to our Board of Directors for contributing their time and expertise to making the Parametric Human Project a successful endeavor.
Director
Prof. Sid Fels, PhD, Human Communication Technologies Lab, University of British Columbia
Director (Founder)
Azam Khan, PhD, Co-founder and CEO Trax
Director
Adriana Ieraci, MEng, CEO and co-founder Elaya Inc.
Director
Jeremy Mogk, PhD, Principal Research Scientist, Autodesk Research
In Memoriam
We honour and remember those who have made lasting contributions to the organization.
Prof. Anne Agur, PhD, Department of Anatomy, University of Toronto
Director (1953 – 2026)
It is with profound sadness that we honour the memory of Professor Anne Agur, a distinguished founding board member and globally respected scholar in clinical anatomy and medical education. A longtime faculty member at the University of Toronto, she earned her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Anatomy and devoted the last 46 years to teaching and research in clinically applied anatomy, neuroanatomy and histology. Professor Agur co-edited Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy and co-authored leading textbooks including Essential Clinical Anatomy and Clinically Oriented Anatomy, shaping anatomical education worldwide. Her work garnered prestigious recognitions including the Henry Gray Distinguished Educator Award and Fellowship in the American Association of Anatomists, reflecting her profound impact as an educator, researcher, and mentor. She will be deeply missed.
Acknowledgements
Gord Kurtenbach, PhD, Founder and Head of Autodesk Research (Retired)
In 2012, as the vision for the Parametric Human Project took shape, Gord Kurtenbach played an invaluable role by providing incredible support. His efforts in securing the initial funding and assembling the core team were pivotal, laying the foundation for the project's inception. Without his unwavering support, this ambitious scientific endeavor would not have materialized. We express our gratitude for his instrumental contributions to the realization of the Parametric Human Project.
Merry Wang, MSc, Sr. Manager, Autodesk Research
The Parametric Human Project would like to sincerely thank Merry Wang, MSc, as Chair of the Board and Executive Director, for her sustained commitment to the organization through the challenges of the pandemic. Throughout her tenure, Merry played a central role in stewarding key collaborations and advancing new directions, including the successful engagement with Accessibility Standards Canada. With a background in biomedical communications, and her connections with that community, she has helped develop partnerships that have been instrumental in supporting PHP through important periods of transition.
Steen Schledermann, MSc, NTT DATA Business Solutions Nordics
The Parametric Human Project would like to sincerely thank Steen Schledermann for his thoughtful and dedicated service on the Board of Directors. Steen brought a valuable European perspective to PHP, offering pivotal insights into how the organization fits within the broader medical research and technology ecosystem. His considered guidance helped clarify our direction during an important period of reflection and has directly informed the steps we are taking to strengthen and mature the organization. We are grateful for his contributions and the care he brought to PHP’s mission.