Our Team

Sleeptite is a passionate organisation determined to make the world a better place through innovation in the aged care sector. This passion is shared by our team which sees some of Australia’s best minds in science, manufacturing and design come together with the mission of truly making a difference.

The Innovators

Cameron van den DungenChief Executive Officer“I created Sleeptite with a wish to look beyond how the aged care sector is regulated and how homes are styled - to the very nature of how care, with a focus on sleep, is provided in the first place.”As o… — Cameron van den Dungen
**Chief Executive Officer**
“I created Sleeptite with a wish to look beyond how the aged care sector is regulated and how homes are styled - to the very nature of how care, with a focus on sleep, is provided in the first place.”
As our CEO, his goal has always been to improve people’s health and wellbeing through innovative sleep technologies. For more than a decade, Cameron has travelled the world investigating new innovations in the sleep, bedding and retail landscapes.

Dr Andrew Tucker
**Director of Research & Development**
*"It is a privilege for me to be leading the commercialisation of REMi - a ground-breaking innovation that I know will make a real difference in people's lives.”*
Andy is responsible for overseeing all aspects of product development & research programs. With a background in institutional R&D, industry innovation and commercialisation, he will lead the charge on taking Sleeptite’s REMi from a functional prototype to a market-ready product.

Sheida DanaiCommunity & Research Manager“Sleeptite has enabled me to work towards bettering the life of current and future generations. For me, it’s about humans coming together to provide a solution for each other.Sheida is our creative wizard!… — Sheida Danai
**Community & Research Manager**
*“Sleeptite has enabled me to work towards bettering the life of current and future generations. For me, it’s about humans coming together to provide a solution for each other.”*
Sheida is our creative wizard! She is responsible for social media & marketing strategy, and content creation. She also ensures that Sleeptite’s research project is ticking its boxes and continuously progressing along.

Bill MantzisHead of Manufacturing” With Sleeptite, my team gets to push their engineering skills to come up with new manufacturing solutions. Together we are creating products that will actually help people.”Bill and his team at Sleepeezee Australia… — Bill Mantzis
**Head of Manufacturing**
*” With Sleeptite, my team gets to push their engineering skills to come up with new manufacturing solutions. Together we are creating products that will actually help people.”*
Bill and his team at Sleepeezee Australia are the ultimate link in the Sleeptite puzzle. With expertise in engineering and manufacturing processes, Bill’s team is bringing the Sleeptite beds and sensors to life and into the bedrooms of Australia’s most vulnerable.

Alison van den DungenGeneral Manager“I don’t want to sit on the sidelines. I want to stand up and do my best to ensure that the welfare of Australia’s most vulnerable are care for, like nowhere else.” Alison’s is the driving force behind Sleeptite’s… — Alison van den Dungen
**Strategic Advisor**
*“I don’t want to sit on the sidelines. I want to stand up and do my best to ensure that the welfare of Australia’s most vulnerable are care for, like nowhere else.”*
Alison has worn many hats throughout the evolution of Sleeptite - from planning and executing corporate announcements to managing the daily operations of the business. As a Strategic Advisor, she is moving away from her daily tasks, but ensuring her valuable advice and influence will steadily remain.

The Creators

Introducing our rockstars! This is the incredible force behind the research, development and production of our Smart Bedding system.

Prof. Madhu Bhaskaran

Co-leader of the Functional Materials and Microsystems Research Group at RMIT University

”Sleeptite and I share two common visions - the importance of a good night’s sleep and healthy ageing - it is exciting to see them come together in one collaboration.”

Madhu’s speciality lies in stretchable electronics and sensor technologies. An avid spokesperson - passionate about communicating research to a broader audience Madhu is an advocate and mentor for Women in STEMM.

Selected accolades include:

2020 Frederick White Medal (Australian Academy of Science)
2018 APEC ASPIRE Science Prize for Innovation
2018 Batterham Medal

Prof. Sharath Sriram

Co-leader of the Functional Materials and Microsystems Research Group at RMIT University

”Sleeptite’s focus on improving quality of care and life for the ageing population aligns with my vision to deliver technology that doesn’t just make life easier it makes life better.”

Sharath is an incredible science and research leader. He has a knack for business collaboration - creating and delivering breakthrough technologies in the areas of nano-electronics, sensors, and medical devices.

Selected accolades include:

2017 Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Excellence Award (Operating Leader)
2016 Australian Museum 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
2016 Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers by Engineers Australia

Assoc. Prof. Sumeet Walia

Co-leader of the Functional Materials and Microsystems Research Group at RMIT University

”I believe science should be used as a medium to influence society. This aligns with Sleeptite’s aspiration to create an ecosystem that supports quality ageing.”

Sumeet’s expertise lies with coordinating and facilitating teams to expand multidisciplinary innovations to create technologies that benefit society.

Selected accolades include: