Anca-Georgiana Rusu

Expertise Community Manager – EPFL Robotics, Lausanne, Switzerland (January 2024 – Present) Organizing visits and demonstrations of EPFL robotics laboratories for industry, media, and funders, and facilitating technology transfer  Coordinating the promotion of EPFL robotics research through the website, media, and social channels, as well as outreach events and activities, in collaboration with other entities  Assisting in the development, promotion, and diversity efforts of EPFL’s Robotics Master’s program and PhD (EDRS)  Consolidating and expanding the existing robotics community  Connecting EPFL’s 14 robotics laboratories with startups and early industry partners Executive Director – Swiss Robotics Association (SRA), Lausanne, Switzerland (September 2024 – Present) Leading the creation of the SRA to ensure continuity of national robotics initiatives emerging from the Innovation Booster program  Coordinating strategic partnerships with academia, industry, and other institutions to strengthen the Swiss ecosystem  Driving community engagement and fostering collaboration between research and industry  Overseeing fundraising, membership development, and stakeholder engagement  Managing the association’s operations and finances, including governance and institutional visibility Program Coordinator – Innovation Booster Robotics, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland (May 2023 – December 2026) Coordinating program activities, including calls for projects, thematic workshops, and stakeholder engagement  Organizing Swiss Robotics Day, the sector’s flagship annual event  Overseeing financial and impact reporting to Innosuisse and institutional partners  Supporting the creation of the SRA to ensure long-term sustainability of the innovation network Project Manager – International Risk Governance Center (IRGC), EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland (February 2017 – April 2023) Developing risk governance methodologies for emerging technologies (nanotechnology, AI)  Leading collaborative projects with international partners to apply IRGC frameworks in real regulatory contexts  Organizing and facilitating workshops on uncertainty, systemic risks, and societal implications of new technologies  Contributing to European projects (H2020 Nanorigo, H2020 Trigger) to develop responsible governance frameworks Previous experience in communication and project management – HE2BE SA, St. Sulpice (2013–2015); Watermelon Communication, Bucharest (2007–2009) Designing and executing strategic communication campaigns, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and managing complex events Anca Rusu is working at the intersection of technology, governance, and communication. She has extensive experience in building and fostering collaborative ecosystems, supporting interdisciplinary innovation, and leading high-impact initiatives in robotics and emerging technologies.Currently serving as Community Manager for EPFL Robotics and Executive Director of the Swiss Robotics Association, she contributes to strengthening the Swiss robotics ecosystem by connecting laboratories, startups, industry partners, and public institutions. She coordinates strategic initiatives, develops partnerships, and actively supports the promotion and transfer of research-driven innovation.She holds a PhD from Paris-Dauphine University, focusing on AI discourse in European institutional communication, combining academic expertise with operational leadership. Her work and engagements focus in particular on responsible AI, risk governance for emerging technologies, and science communication.Passionate about building technology communities and the societal impact of innovation, she is committed to fostering sustainable collaborations between academia, industry, and public institutions. Education PHD in management strategies and decision-making process | Delving into AI discourse within EU institutional communications: Empowering informed decision-making for tomorrow’s tech by fostering responsible communication for emerging technologies 2021 – 2024 Paris Dauphine University Directed by Prof. Myriam Merad Master of arts in social sciences | Major in social sicences and minor in culture, communciation and media 2012 – 2012 Lausanne University