Dr Helen Kimber is Senior Data Scientist at Genetec, where she leads AI innovation in physical security, a domain where transparency and trust are critical. Named Inventor of the Year in 2024, she has submitted eight patents to date, including four in the past year alone. Her research focuses on human-in-the-loop systems and computational steering of multi-modal pipelines, placing users at the centre of their investigations. Helen co-authored Genetec’s AI guidelines and drives their adoption across the company, mentoring teams to embed ethical, explainable practices. She collaborates with academic partners on responsible AI and regularly shares insights at industry panels and conferences. Originally trained in Astrochemistry with a PhD from UCL, she now applies her passion for rigorous research to shaping the future of trustworthy AI in one of technology’s most sensitive domains.