A lifelong numbers nerd, Adam flitted with a law degree and a PhD in pure maths before winning, of all things, a stand-up comedy competition run by triple j radio entitled "raw comedy." This national search for as yet undiscovered talent continues today but as Adam explains, "I entered in its very first year - the standard was appalling, so I went really well." Through this Adam met the good people at triple j and within a couple of years was hosting the breakfast radio show with his good friend Wil Anderson. After six years, Adam and Wil called it a day. But a year later Adam was back on the grown-up ABC Sydney 702 radio station where for eight years he set ratings records and maintained second place in Australia's largest and most competitive market.

​Adam has complemented his radio career with numerous television roles hosting everything from the national science show Quantum to poker championships, to appearing on the weekly sports review The Back Page and ABC news and current affairs wrap The Drum. His science comedy show Sleek Geeks with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki was a particular favourite of the public.

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He is the University's first-ever ambassador for mathematics and science and is aligned with numerous charitable causes. He serves on the board of directors of Redkite, is an ambassador for the Fred Hollows Foundation, and was a co-creator via his radio show of Dry July which has raised over $90 million for adult cancer services in Australian hospitals.

Adam is one of Australia's most in-demand keynote speaker on artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, the future of work, and the Chat GPT revolution. He's entertained and educated discerning audiences at conferences and events ranging from a TED Talk to SXSW Sydney with his unique blend of intelligence and humour.

His two daughters love him, but wish he wouldn't turn every conversation into an exploration of mathematics. And did you know, two is the only even prime number ...

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