About Us

Sense i Solutions span out of the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2019. We are a team of passionate engineers and researchers dedicated to improving earthquake resilience. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that help buildings recover faster after seismic events, ultimately saving lives and reducing economic losses.

With backgrounds in structural engineering, data science, and software development, we combine our expertise to create cutting-edge technology that measures building damage accurately and efficiently. We believe in the power of technology to make a positive impact on society, and we are committed to helping communities around the world become more resilient to earthquakes.

Team

Gabriele Granello

Director

With a PhD in Structural and Earthquake Engineering from the University of Canterbury, Gabriele brings a wealth of international experience from various institutions including the University of Tokyo, EPFL Switzerland, and the University of Edinburgh. As co-founder of Sense i Solutions in 2019, he bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical innovation. His expertise spans structural health monitoring, seismic risk assessment, and post-earthquake damage evaluation—all driven by a deep commitment to transforming academic insights into real-world solutions that help communities build back stronger and faster after seismic events.

Daniel Nilsson

Director

Daniel has been active in disaster mitigation since 2002, when he began his PhD at Lund University in Sweden. His doctoral research focused on fire evacuation in buildings, and he has since expanded his work to include wildfire, earthquake and tsunami hazards, and flooding. Since 2018, Daniel has been a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. As co-founder of Sense i Solutions in 2019, he brings extensive expertise in risk management and disaster mitigation.

Roger Nokes

Director

Roger holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics and Mathematics, and a PhD in Civil Engineering. He has spent his career in academia, teaching mathematics, fluid mechanics and software development at the University of Auckland, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology and the University Canterbury. His research in experimental fluid mechanics led to the development of experimental measurement systems that have ultimately formed the basis for the technology underlying the SenseiQ, and his extensive software development skills have enabled our vision of the sensor to be realised.

Andrew Logie

Director

Andrew is a Commercial Barrister and independent professional director, holding degrees in both Law and Commerce (Accountancy). Having been in legal practice for over 32 years and a partner in a national law firm for 17 years, Andrew has a wide array of corporate, commercial and business experience. He has acted for and advised a broad range of businesses, from SMEs to large corporates, including some of New Zealand's most recognizable companies. Andrew is a Life Member of Business Canterbury (having been a longstanding board member and President) and the Honorary Consul for Mexico.