Annette Koo

Dr Annette Koo was a Principal Research Scientist at MSL. Her expertise is in the measurement of light and human perception. Annette led the development of a unique measurement system that can optically characterise a range of novel surfaces.

In 2025 Dr Annette Koo left MSL and took up the role as Director of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) – the first woman and the first New Zealander to hold the Director role in BIPM’s 150-year history. Listen to this RNZ interview.

Image: Dr Annette Koo, Measurement Standards Laboratory of New Zealand