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Nicholas Evans is Distinguished Professor of Linguistics and Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language (CoEDL) at the Australian National University’s School of Culture, History & Language. His work bridges fieldwork-based language documentation with theoretical questions in typology, cultural evolution, and social cognition. Focus on endangered Australian and Papuan languages Director of ARC Laureate Project on 'The Wellsprings of Linguistic Diversity' Co-leader of SCOPIC (Social Cognition Parallax Corpus) study Collaborator in global linguistic diversity initiatives His research explores how micro-level community multilingualism shapes macro-level linguistic diversity, with fieldwork spanning seven years in remote Indigenous communities. Recent projects include PARABANK (paradigm syncretism analysis) and Southern New Guinea language studies, particularly Nen and Yam family languages. Scientific recognition includes the Ken Hale Award (Linguistic Society of America), Anneliese Maier Forschungspreis, and fellowships in the Australian Academy of Humanities, Australian Social Sciences Academy, and the British Academy.

• Endangered Languages
• Linguistic Typology
• Historical and Contact Linguistics
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Joël Brugger is a Professor of Synchrotron Geosciences at Monash University, where he is affiliated with the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment. He earned his PhD from the University of Basel in 1996 and has held academic and research positions at the University of Adelaide and South Australian Museum before joining Monash in 2014. His research leverages advanced synchrotron techniques to investigate geochemical processes in natural and anthropogenic systems. His research interests include: Synchrotron-based geochemistry Formation of rare earth element deposits Biogeochemical cycling of critical and toxic elements (e.g., tellurium) Environmental behavior of radioactive particles (e.g., plutonium at Maralinga) Mineral-microbe-fluid interactions Sustainable mineral extraction technologies His recent publications highlight the use of high-energy X-rays to study ore formation, nanoparticle dynamics, and environmental contamination. These works demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary, experiment-driven geochemistry with implications for renewable energy and environmental safety. His research is frequently published in high-impact science communication platforms and peer-reviewed journals. Scientific awards and recognitions include: No specific awards listed in the source material. He actively engages in research supervision, consulting, and media outreach. His work is supported by the Australian Research Council and industry partners in the mining sector. He leads a multidisciplinary team and collaborates internationally, particularly in synchrotron science facilities in Europe. He has contributed to studies involving nanoscale imaging, environmental risk assessment, and clean technology development. He is involved in research teams and labs such as: Minerals, Microbes and Solutions research group (formerly at University of Adelaide) Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy Collaborations with Diamond Light Source (UK) and European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (France)

• Synchrotron Geosciences
• Geochemistry
• Mineralogy
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Professor Patrick Moss is a leading academic in Physical Geography and Head of School at QUT's School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences. His research focuses on understanding landscape responses to climate change and human impacts, with expertise in palaeoecology, Quaternary Science, and environmental management. He holds a PhD from Monash University and supervises PhD and undergraduate students in these disciplines. Key research interests include wetland resilience, fire ecology, and the application of palynology to environmental history. His work integrates archaeological perspectives to address contemporary conservation challenges, such as ecosystem restoration and climate adaptation strategies. Publications span over three decades, emphasizing global fire regimes, human-environment interactions, and Quaternary environmental reconstruction. Collaborations include international projects on peatlands, monsoon variability, and volcanic ash stratigraphy.

• Palaeoecology
• Quaternary Science
• Environmental Management
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Professor Anna Marie Munster is a distinguished academic and artist at UNSW Art and Design (College of Fine Arts), where she has held a full-time tenured position since 2001. Her work bridges theoretical scholarship with creative practice, establishing her as a leading figure in digital media art and critical theory. University: University of New South Wales School: College of Fine Arts (UNSW Art and Design) Position: Professor Qualifications: PhD from UNSW (2002), BA (Class 1 Hons with University Medal) from University of Sydney (1984) Professor Munster's research explores the intersections of art, technology, and philosophy, with particular focus on statistical visuality, radical empiricism, the politics and aesthetics of machine learning, and more-than-human perception. Her work integrates process philosophy with contemporary media practices, examining how time, movement, and sonicity shape our experience of digital environments. She approaches these topics through both theoretical scholarship and creative practice, often collaborating with artist Michele Barker on multi-channel audiovisual installations. Her publications reveal a consistent trajectory exploring the relationship between embodiment and digital media, with recent work focusing on AI and machine learning in cultural contexts. Munster's creative output demonstrates sophisticated integration of technical innovation with philosophical inquiry, particularly in how her installations challenge conventional perceptions of time and space. ARC, UNSW Student Council Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Supervision (2017) Dean's Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Supervision (2015) Highly commended for Materializing New Media at Prix Ars Electronica (2008) Winner of National Digital Art Awards 'The Harries' (2006) University Press of New England Publishing Award (2005) Professor Munster has completed over 20 PhD and Masters supervisions at UNSW and been involved in another 10 secondary supervisions. She currently supervises five PhD candidates working on diverse topics including coding materialities, critical bio-textiles, schizophrenia and XR technologies, sound and resonance, and affective drawing. Her ARC-funded research projects demonstrate sustained commitment to interdisciplinary work, particularly at the intersection of art, science, and technology. Her creative practice with Michele Barker has resulted in numerous commissioned installations exploring perception, embodiment, and the relationship between humans and technology.

• software studies
• technologies and embodiment
• multichannel and interactive installation work
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Mark Allon is an Associate Professor and Chair of Discipline in South Asian Buddhist Studies at the University of Sydney. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and a BA (Honours) from the Australian National University. His research focuses on early Buddhist literature, Gandhari manuscripts, and the textual traditions of South and Southeast Asia. Allon leads major projects, including the study of the Senior Kharosthi manuscripts and the conservation of the Kuthodaw Pagoda inscriptions in Myanmar. Education: PhD (Buddhist Studies, Cambridge), BA (Asian Studies, ANU; Hons 1), Dip. Arts (City Art Institute) Key Roles: President of the Australasian Association of Buddhist Studies, Board Member of the International Association of Buddhist Studies, and member of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre His research interests include the composition and transmission of early Buddhist texts, Gandhari and Pali languages, and the cultural heritage of Gandhara. Current projects involve digital humanities initiatives for Buddhist manuscripts and the study of marble stelae inscriptions in Mandalay. Allon has received grants such as the Robert H. No Ho Family Foundation Grant (2019) and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation award (2019). He advises on the Dhammakaya Tipitaka Project and collaborates with institutions globally on manuscript preservation.

• Buddhist Studies
• Indology
• Manuscript Studies
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Anna Stevens is a Lecturer in Archaeology & Ancient History at Monash University and Director of the Amarna Project at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on ancient Egypt, particularly urbanism, material culture, and non-elite life in Amarna during the reign of Akhenaten. She directs excavations at Akhetaten (Amarna), exploring topics such as health, burial practices, and urban heritage preservation. Stevens co-edits the Ancient Egypt in Context book series (Cambridge University Press), integrating Egyptology with broader social sciences. Education: PhD in Egyptian Archaeology, Monash University. Key Projects: Amarna Cemetery Project (2010–): Investigates non-elite burials, integrating archaeology and bioarchaeology to study health and funerary practices. Akhenaten's City: Protecting Amarna's Urban Heritage (2023–26): Creates photogrammetric models and conservation strategies for ancient housing areas. Research Interests: Urban archaeology, material culture analysis, lived religion, and cultural interaction in ancient Egypt, with emphasis on non-elite populations and Akhenaten's religious reforms. Grants & Funding: Supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, British Academy, Egypt Exploration Society, and American Research Center in Egypt. Labs & Teams: Leads international teams at Amarna, collaborating with institutions like Southern Illinois University and CNRS. Engages in public outreach through lectures and the Journal of Egyptian Archaeology .

• Ancient Egypt
• Urban Archaeology
• Material Culture
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Dr. Alexander Hunter is a Lecturer and Composition Convenor at the School of Music, Australian National University (ANU). He holds a PhD in composition from Edinburgh Napier University (2014) and has taught composition, theory, and music history since relocating to Canberra in 2014. Hunter founded ANU's Experimental Music Studio, focusing on open-form compositions that engage performers in fluid interpretive roles. His research spans open musical forms, spectralism, acoustic ecology, and intersectional feminism, with a commitment to disability and autistic advocacy in the arts. Education includes studies at Northern Illinois University (BA 2006) and HNC from Colaisde Bheinn na Faoghla (2007). His work integrates multimedia collaborations with artists like Mike Parr and Martyn Jolly, exploring themes of dis/ability, environmental health, and Métis cultural heritage. Key projects include Helping the River Sing (2018–2021), linking river health with artistic expression, and AI-driven music composition research with Charles Martin. Hunter’s performance-led projects often involve magic lantern technology, reimagining 19th-century projection as a medium for contemporary ecological and historical narratives. Research interests also encompass New York School music, reductionist improvisation, and anarchist philosophies in composition. His collaborations with ensembles like Ensemble Dal Niente and the Edinburgh Quartet highlight his commitment to experimental performance practices. Recent publications (2023–2025) explore AI applications in music creation and interdisciplinary performance frameworks.

• Open/Non-linear Music
• Open Music Notation
• Spectralism
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Professor Kylie Message-Jones is a leading figure in Public Humanities and holds the position of Director at the ANU Humanities Research Centre. She is affiliated with the Research School of Humanities & the Arts within ANU's College of Arts and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on museums as sites of political exchange, citizenship, and activism, with significant contributions to understanding racism in cultural institutions and multicultural policy impacts. She holds additional roles as Research Fellow at the National Museum of Australia and chairs multiple academic boards globally. Message-Jones has held prestigious roles including Deputy Chair of ANU's University Research Committee, Director of the Australasian Consortium of Humanities Researchers and Centres, and Head of the ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology. Her qualifications include a PhD and BA(Hons) from the University of Melbourne, complemented by an Oxford Cultural Leaders fellowship. She has held visiting fellowships at Indiana University, University of Copenhagen, and the Smithsonian Institution. Her research outputs include seminal books like Museums and Racism (2018) and Collecting Activism, Archiving Occupy Wall Street (2019), alongside editorial leadership in journals such as Humanities Research . Her work bridges academia and public engagement through media commentary on cultural policy and university reform. Current projects include the Cultural History of Protest anthology and the Global Humanities Institute on Indigenous Mobilities. Message-Jones actively shapes scholarly networks through her roles with the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes, Routledge's Museums in Focus series, and the Vietnamese Museum of Australia’s advisory board. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration between universities and cultural institutions, particularly in documenting activism and decolonizing museum practices.

• Public Humanities
• Museum Studies
• Social Activism
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Associate Professor Fiona R Cameron is an academic and museum practitioner at Western Sydney University's Institute for Culture and Society. Her work focuses on critical museum studies, digital cultural heritage, and environmental posthumanities, with a strong emphasis on climate action and societal engagement. She holds a PhD in Social Anthropology and Museum Studies from Massey University and a BA Honours in Archaeology from the University of Otago. Her research explores museums' roles in addressing climate change and controversial societal issues, pioneering digital heritage frameworks, and shifting museum practices toward ecological and materialist principles. Key projects include the ARC-funded 'Curating Museum Collections for Climate Change Mitigation' and international collaborations like Norway's 'Lifetimes: A Natural History of the Present.' Education: PhD (Social Anthropology, Massey University, 2002), BA Honours (Archaeology, University of Otago, 1985). Research Focus: Museum agency, climate action, digital heritage, posthuman curating. Dr. Cameron has received acclaim for her leadership in engaged research, securing 8 Australian Research Council grants and 13 international fellowships. Her work impacts policy and practice globally, with translations into multiple languages. Awards include the Western Sydney University Achievement Award (2021) and the BMW Foundation's Responsible Leader appointment (2023). Grants & Projects: Over $1.7 million in ARC funding, including climate mitigation initiatives and transdisciplinary research on museum collections. Labs/Teams: Leads the Institute's climate-focused projects and collaborates with institutions like the Powerhouse Museum and Utrecht University.

• Critical Museum Studies
• Digital Cultural Heritage
• Environmental Posthumanities
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Dr. Terrance Fitzsimmons is an Associate Professor in Leadership at the University of Queensland Business School , with over 35 years as a Chartered Accountant. He serves as Managing Director of the Australian Gender Equality Council (AGEC) and holds advisory/board positions with Women and Leadership Australia and the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology . His research applies Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical frameworks to analyze gender inequality through concepts like field , capital , and symbolic violence . Key projects include the 'Filling the Pool' (2015) and 'Employer of Choice for Gender Equality' (2020) reports, addressing systemic workplace disparities. Recent publications focus on gendered leadership progression (2024), maverick-driven organizational change (2025), and Indigenous knowledge integration (2024). Collaborations with Dr. Miriam Yates and Professor Victor Callan examine CEO pathways, boardroom diversity, and pandemic impacts on work-life balance. Dr. Fitzsimmons supervises PhD projects on topics like Indigenous women's leadership and STEM diversity , with current grants including ARC Linkage Projects (2025-2028) for Indigenous environmental rangers' leadership amplification.

• Gender Equality in Leadership
• Organizational Change Management
• CEO Selection and Career Pathways
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Kimberley Owens is a Senior Lecturer and Curriculum Transformation Lead at James Cook University (JCU) within the College of Medicine and Dentistry. She holds a PhD from the Australian National University (2008) and a Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) from JCU (2001). Her work spans medical education, historical archaeology, and student well-being initiatives. Teaching focuses include Health Professional Education, Social Contexts of Health Systems, and Historic Archaeology. She coordinates modules like [MD3000] Selective Study (2021–2023) and led grants addressing mindfulness training for health students (2015–2019). Owens actively participates in university committees, including the Medicine Board of Studies and CMD Curriculum Management Committee. Her research bridges archaeology and education, with notable projects on Lord Howe Island colonization (2008) and mindfulness interventions in medical training (2020). She has presented widely on health education pedagogy and curriculum transformation at ANZAHPE conferences since 2010.

• Health Professional Education
• Medical Education
• Historical Archaeology
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Dr Tristen Jones is a Lecturer in the Master of Museum and Heritage Studies program at the University of Sydney, specializing in Australian Indigenous archaeology and heritage. Her work emphasizes rock art, cultural landscapes, material culture, and museum collections. Lecturer at University of Sydney PhD and MArchSci from Australian National University (ANU) Research Focus : Indigenous-led methodologies and collaborative partnerships with Australian Indigenous communities Rock art chronology, style, and social function in Arnhem Land Transformative potential of museum collections in disciplinary histories Material culture agency and cultural landscape analysis Scientific Awards : George Chaloupka Fellowship (2014) Australia Awards Endeavour Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017) National Geographic Society Research Award (2019) Key Projects : ARC Linkage Project (2020-2025) on Cape York Peninsula rock art Ubirr Rock Art Conservation (2020-2023) with Kakadu National Park International collaboration with University of Barcelona (2017)

• Australian Indigenous Archaeology
• Heritage Studies
• Rock Art Analysis
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Dr. Zoe Thomas is an ARC DECRA Research Fellow and Adjunct Fellow at the University of New South Wales, Australia, situated within the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences. She serves as Associate Director of the Chronos 14Carbon-Cycle Facility at UNSW, which houses the first Mini Carbon Dating System (MICADAS) Accelerator Mass Spectrometer in the Southern Hemisphere. Dr. Thomas earned her PhD from the University of Exeter (2010-2014) and her BA (Hons.) from the University of Oxford (2007-2010). Her research spans palaeoclimate studies, contemporary and future climate analysis, with particular focus on Earth System tipping points and positive feedback mechanisms. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent expertise in paleoclimate reconstruction, particularly regarding atmospheric circulation changes, Southern Hemisphere westerly winds, and fire history analysis. The publications reveal a strong methodological approach integrating fieldwork in southern mid- to high-latitudes with laboratory-based techniques including radiocarbon dating, infrared spectroscopy, and geochemical analysis. A significant portion of her work examines Holocene climate dynamics with implications for understanding contemporary climate change. Scientific Recognition: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA): $426,715 for project 'Investigating the synchroneity of global atmospheric shifts in the Holocene' Dr. Thomas leads significant research initiatives focused on understanding Earth System operations during periods of past change. Her work with the Chronos 14Carbon-Cycle Facility represents a major contribution to radiocarbon dating capabilities in the Southern Hemisphere. She teaches Environmental Change (GEOS3761) at UNSW, connecting her research expertise with academic instruction. Her laboratory work at the Chronos 14Carbon-Cycle Facility has established UNSW as a key center for radiocarbon analysis in the Southern Hemisphere, providing critical dating capabilities for regional paleoclimate and archaeological research.

• Palaeoclimate
• Climate Change
• Earth System Science
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Laurajane Smith is Professor of Heritage and Museum Studies at the Australian National University's Research School of Humanities and the Arts, where she heads the Centre for Heritage and Museum Studies. A Fellow of the Society for the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and CNRS Fellow-ambassador (2023-2025), she holds a PhD from the University of Sydney and a Graduate Diploma in Higher Education from UNSW. Her research critically examines heritage as a cultural performance and meaning-making process, with foci including: The politics of heritage and identity construction Intersections of class, memory, and multiculturalism in heritage Community heritage practices and tourism Affective dimensions of cultural policy Her publications consistently explore themes of emotional heritage, decolonization, and the socio-political dimensions of cultural memory. Recent work emphasizes repatriation ethics, populism, and peacebuilding through heritage. Awards: Doctor Honoris Causa (University of Antwerp, 2018) European Archaeology Association Heritage Prize (2021) CNRS Fellow-ambassador (2023-2025) She leads major projects including 'Heritage and Reconciliation' (2020-2025) and 'Temporalities of Andean Heritage Landscapes' (2022-2024), supervising research through the Centre for Heritage and Museum Studies.

• Heritage Studies
• Cultural Heritage Politics
• Museum Studies
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Professor Melanie Swalwell is a leading scholar in digital media heritage at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. She leads the Digital Heritage Lab and is Principal Investigator on multiple Australian Research Council (ARC) projects focused on preserving digital games and media art. Her work bridges academia, cultural institutions (such as ACMI and RMIT), and the public through exhibitions, policy reports, and media engagement. Her research interests include digital preservation, media archaeology, videogame history, and the cultural significance of obsolete computing technologies. She explores how complex digital artifacts—like 1980s and 1990s Australian videogames and interactive media artworks—can be conserved, accessed, and studied using emulation and digital infrastructure. Her work emphasizes community, national identity, and vernacular digital practices. Her recent publications reflect a strong trajectory in digital heritage, focusing on emulation (EaaSi), archival methodologies, and the cultural history of home computing. Themes include the democratization of digital creation, the fragility of born-digital works, and collaborative preservation across GLAM sectors. She has published with MIT Press, Palgrave, and Routledge, and her book Homebrew Gaming and the Beginnings of Vernacular Digitality is a foundational text in the field. ARC Future Fellow (2014–2018) Lead on multiple ARC Linkage and LIEF projects including 'Play It Again' and 'Archiving Australian Media Arts' Chair of SIGCIS (Special Interest Group for Computers, Information and Society) She supervises doctoral and master’s students in areas such as media art conservation, hardware hacking, and cross-cultural computing history. Her grants involve partnerships with national institutions to build emulation infrastructure and train heritage professionals. She also manages the Digital Heritage Lab, which houses vintage computing systems for research and preservation.

• Digital Media Heritage
• Digital Preservation
• Videogame History
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