Tom Denniss

Tom Denniss (born 24 February 1961[1]) is an Australian athlete, inventor, scientist, and entrepreneur. A Doctor of Mathematics and Oceanography, he invented a technology to convert energy in ocean waves into electricity,[2] also played professional rugby league, was a finalist in the Australian of the Year Award,[1] and in 2013 set a new world record for the Fastest Circumnavigation of the Earth on Foot.[3]