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Dr. Abbey MacDonald is a Senior Lecturer in Arts Education at the University of Tasmania's School of Education, Faculty of Education. She holds a PhD in Education and has over a decade of leadership in visual art education and research service roles. Her work bridges education, creative arts, and culture, focusing on policy advocacy, curriculum development, and museum/educator collaboration. Education: PhD in Education, University of Tasmania (2015) BTeach (Hons), University of Tasmania (2008) BFA (Hons), University of Tasmania (2005) Research Interests: Arts education innovation, interdisciplinary STEAM pedagogy, policy advocacy, and cultural resource creation. Current projects include Ngarrngga's education resources for Indigenous Australian art exhibitions and advancing methodologies in art-based research. She collaborates with museums, environmental groups, and cultural institutions to address educational challenges. Awards: 2024 InSEA Excellence in Praxis Award 2022 Engagement Award (UTAS) 2019 Teacher Educator of the Year 2018 Early Career Teaching Award Advising & Grants: Served as Research Translation Lead (UTAS), Graduate Research Coordinator, and Research Integrity Advisor. Leads projects funded by organizations including The Smith Family and Mona’s 24 Carrot Gardens. Collaborates on initiatives like HealthLit4Kids and STEAM Horizons professional learning. Labs/Teams: Part of Ngarrngga at the University of Melbourne, co-editing special issues on art/design education research, and leading the International Teaching Artists Collaborative (ITAC).

• Arts Education
• Policy Development
• Curriculum Design
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Erik Champion is an academic engaged in multiple institutions. He holds primary employment as an Enterprise Fellow at the University of South Australia and serves as an Honorary Professor at the ANU Centre for Digital Humanities Research (CDHR) and Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Social Sciences (FABLE group), University of Western Australia . Previously, he was the UNESCO Chair of Cultural Heritage and Visualisation at Curtin University's Humanities Faculty. His research focuses on virtual heritage, digital humanities, serious games, and the intersection of architecture with digital media. Champion holds a PhD in Engineering (Evaluating Cultural Learning in Virtual Travel Environments) from the University of Melbourne (2006) . He has authored and edited influential books such as Critical Gaming , Playing with the Past , and Organic Design in Twentieth-Century Nordic Architecture . His work bridges disciplines, exploring how digital technologies like VR and gaming can enhance cultural understanding and heritage preservation. His research interests include virtual environments, interactive history, and the phenomenology of place. He actively collaborates across academic and industry sectors, contributing to projects like the Time-Layered Cultural Map of Australia and the Australian Cultural Data Engine . Champion also engages with public outreach through digital storytelling and virtual heritage platforms.

• Virtual Heritage
• Digital Humanities
• Serious Games
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Jane Connory is a Senior Lecturer in Communication Design at Swinburne University of Technology’s School of Design and Architecture. Her research examines gender equity, inclusivity, and historical representation in design, with projects spanning menstrual product stigma, sustainable behavior change, and LGBTQIA+ health communication. She leads grants including 'Unlocking a Greener Australia' (2025) exploring barriers to citizen sustainability, and 'Inclusive Design Program' (2023) advancing accessibility. Her exhibition Sanitary Secrets analyzed 100 years of period advertising, while the Bloody Big Survey report documented Australian menstrual attitudes. Publications appear in Design Issues and Culture, Health & Sexuality , addressing visual stigma reduction and trans-inclusive design. As PhD supervisor, she mentors projects on vernacular data visualization and reflexive design practices.

• Design History
• Gender Equity in Design
• Data Visualization
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Tanisha Jowsey is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine at Bond University, Australia. Her work focuses on health professions education, medical professionalism, and qualitative research in chronic illness management and healthcare communication. She holds a PhD in Public Health & Medical Anthropology from the Australian National University, alongside BA and MA degrees from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Dr. Jowsey has directed 12 ethnographic and autoethnographic documentary films, exploring themes like death, religion, and patient experiences. She has advised 12 PhD students and contributed to global healthcare policies via the World Health Organization (WHO) and UK NICE. Her current research includes interprofessional education, AI ethics in healthcare, and pandemic-era medical training adaptations. External roles: Adjunct Senior Lecturer at University of Auckland (2024–present), former Senior Lecturer (2015–2022). Professional memberships: ANZAHPE, Medical Deans ANZ, Society of Medical Anthropology. Her recent projects include evaluating clinical education programs and designing core competency frameworks for medical graduates. She actively collaborates with global institutions on interprofessional teamwork, patient-centered care, and chronic disease management.

• Medical Education
• Health Professions Education
• Qualitative Research
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Dr. Todd Wallace is a Grant-Funded Researcher (B) in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Adelaide. His research focuses on freshwater ecosystems, particularly river flow dynamics, water quality management, and ecological interventions in semi-arid environments. He specializes in understanding how hydrological changes impact fish communities, floodplain forests, and carbon cycling processes across diverse landscapes including the Murray-Darling Basin. Wallace is actively involved in adaptive management programs, monitoring frameworks, and conservation strategies for native species. Education: PhD in Environmental Science (2006) from the University of Adelaide. His research interests explore the intersection of aquatic ecosystems and human-driven environmental changes. Key areas include evaluating water quality risks during managed flooding, assessing ecological consequences of river basin plans, and developing methodologies for tree condition monitoring in floodplain forests. Wallace also investigates fish-habitat relationships in lowland rivers and the effects of drought on ecosystem resilience, emphasizing practical applications for conservation and resource management. Wallace's publications from 2006 to 2013 consistently address challenges in semi-arid aquatic systems, with a focus on integrating field data with policy recommendations. His work highlights trends in understanding ecosystem responses to water allocation decisions, climate variability impacts, and the development of standardized protocols for ecological assessment. Awards: None explicitly listed. He has contributed to monitoring initiatives like the Darling Anabranch Adaptive Management Program and the Living Murray Condition Monitoring projects. While his role is grant-funded, there is no indication of part-time status. Wallace collaborates with interdisciplinary teams focused on floodplain-wetland complexes, river Murray wetlands, and native fish protection in regions such as Lindsay Island and Wallpolla Island. His research outputs include both peer-reviewed studies and working documents guiding practical ecological management strategies. Wallace’s current affiliations involve the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Adelaide’s North Terrace campus. He is part of research teams addressing critical issues in riverine ecosystems, including water quality risks, fish community dynamics, and sustainable floodplain management practices.

• Environmental Science
• Ecology
• Hydrology
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Michael Aird is a UQ Amplify Lecturer and Director of the Anthropology Museum at the University of Queensland's School of Social Science. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from UQ and is affiliated with the Centre of Architecture, Theory, Criticism, and History. His research focuses on anthropology, Indigenous histories, and cultural heritage, particularly examining the role of photography in documenting colonial interactions and Indigenous identities. Aird has curated numerous exhibitions, including Wild Australia: Meston’s Wild Australia Show and Captured: Early Brisbane Photographers and Their Aboriginal Subjects , exploring themes of representation and cultural preservation. His work bridges academic research and public engagement, addressing issues like native title claims through historical photographic evidence and advocating for Indigenous access to heritage records. Notable publications include The Wild Australia Show: The Story of an Aboriginal Performance Troupe (2025) and studies on colonial photographers' impact on Aboriginal portraiture. Aird’s contributions span museum curation, academic writing, and community-focused projects, emphasizing ethical engagement with Indigenous cultural materials. His research also explores the intersection of sports history and Indigenous identity, as seen in his analysis of post-war Aboriginal rugby league in Brisbane. Despite no listed formal grants or awards, his extensive exhibitions and publications underscore his influential role in redefining narratives around Indigenous histories and colonial legacies.

• Anthropology
• Indigenous Studies
• Cultural Heritage
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Dr Pia Wohland is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of the Environment within the Faculty of Science at The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on demography, population trends, health sciences, and human geography. She has contributed to studies on the socio-spatial impacts of pandemics like COVID-19, ethnic population projections, and aging populations. Education: She holds a Master of Research in Biology from Universität Konstanz, a PhD from the University of Leeds, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professions Education from the University of York. Research Interests: Dr Wohland specializes in demographic modeling, health expectancies, and the intersection of geography with public health. Her work includes developing frameworks for pandemic impact analysis and creating interactive dashboards for disease tracking. Key Contributions: She co-authored influential studies on Australia’s post-COVID population scenarios, UK ethnic population projections, and age-related health dependencies. Her work bridges demographic analysis with practical policy applications in health and urban planning. Labs/Teams: Involved in the Queensland Centre for Population Research and collaborative projects like the Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies (CFAS).

• Demography
• Population trends and policies
• Health Sciences
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Professor Markus Barth is a Full Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Queensland (UQ), specializing in MRI physics and medical imaging. He holds roles as Deputy Head of School (Research) in the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, Director of the National Imaging Facility – Queensland Node, and member of the ARC College of Experts. His academic journey includes a Doctorate in Technical Physics from Vienna University of Technology (1999) and prior appointments at the Medical University Vienna, Donders Institute, and Erwin L. Hahn Institute. His research focuses on advancing MRI techniques for high-resolution anatomical and functional imaging, including susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI), quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM), and ultra-high field MRI applications. He has pioneered methods to enhance MRI sensitivity for neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and cognitive neuroscience studies. Barth’s work integrates cutting-edge technologies like deep learning and parallel transmission to improve image quality and clinical utility. His contributions include developing open-source tools (e.g., QSMxT) and large-scale datasets (e.g., HumanBrainAtlas) for reproducible neuroimaging research. Education: Bachelor of Technical Physics, Vienna University of Technology (1995) Doctorate in Technical Physics, Vienna University of Technology (1999) Research Interests: Optimizing MRI for ultra-high field applications, neuroimaging of brain function and connectivity, SWI/QSM for disease markers, and translational imaging techniques for clinical diagnostics. His work addresses topics like layer-specific fMRI, brain-computer interfaces, and decoding neural activity. Grants & Awards: ARC Future Fellowship (2014), leadership in national imaging initiatives, and contributions to MRI software frameworks. Labs/Teams: Leads the Ultra-high Field Human MR Research program at UQ’s Centre for Advanced Imaging and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in biomedical engineering and neurology. His lab develops novel MRI protocols and open-source tools for global research impact.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Imaging
• Neuroimaging
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Associate Professor Mashhuda Glencross is Deputy Associate Dean Academic (Students) in the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) at The University of Queensland (UQ). She holds a PhD in Computer Science from The University of Manchester. Her research focuses on computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and their applications to real-world challenges in renewable energy, health, and disaster resilience. She leads projects on visualisation technologies for decision-making during natural disasters and smart grid systems. Education: BSc (Hons) Polymer Science & Engineering, MSc Computer Science, PhD Computer Science (University of Manchester) Industry Experience: Former Technical Product Manager at ARM Ltd, Co-founder of two UK tech startups, Research Director at Pismo Software (VR interior design), and Director of Research at a smart heating company. Her work spans virtual reality (VR) , augmented reality (AR) , and cybersecurity for mixed-reality systems . Recent projects include developing AI tools for education assessment and grid health visualization platforms. She is a Senior Member of the ACM and serves on editorial boards for Computers & Graphics and ACM PACM journals . Awards include the GRSI Best Paper Award 2021 and recognition for contributions to ACM's Europe Council Best Paper Awards . Her research has commercial impact in gaming, visual effects, and mobile technologies. Current initiatives include the Centre for Energy Data Innovation and supervision of students in energy systems and HCI. She advocates for inclusive technology design and resilience engineering.

• Computer Graphics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual and Augmented Reality
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Associate Professor Marcus Gallagher is part of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Queensland. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, optimization, and machine learning, with an emphasis on algorithm performance benchmarking and cross-disciplinary applications such as healthcare and cybersecurity. He holds a PhD from The University of Queensland (2000) and degrees from the University of New England (BCompSc, 1994; GradDipSc, 1995), as well as a GradCert in Higher Education (2010). His work involves collaborations across domains like network intrusion detection, opioid prescribing analysis, and evolutionary algorithms for game AI. He has published extensively in journals and conferences, including IEEE Transactions on Games, Information Security and Applications, and Evolutionary Computation. His research explores topics such as clustering optimization, data-driven problem benchmarking, and interpretable machine learning policies. Recent studies include analyzing synthetic vs real-world network intrusion datasets and developing graph neural networks for Android malware classification. He also leads initiatives like the IJCNN 2023 Competition on Reproducibility and Loss Landscape Mapping in Neural Networks. His contributions span theoretical advancements and practical applications in AI-driven problem-solving.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Optimization
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Dr. Hui Ma is a Senior Lecturer in Power & Energy Systems at the University of Queensland, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His expertise spans Electrical Asset Management, Power Systems, and High Voltage Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Adelaide and has been at UQ since 2008. Education: B.Eng and M.Eng from Xi'an Jiaotong University; M.Eng (Research) from Nanyang Technological University; PhD from the University of Adelaide. Research focuses on improving electricity network visibility through modeling, sensing, and signal processing, alongside data mining for renewable-integrated grids. Key areas include transformer condition monitoring, insulation diagnostics, and smart grid technologies. He edits IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery and participates in IEEE Smart Grid initiatives. Recent work addresses PV forecasting, low-frequency grid instability, and transformer aging analysis. His publications emphasize machine learning applications in energy systems and fault diagnosis. Collaborations involve Australian utilities and industry partners.

• Electrical Asset Management
• Power Systems
• High Voltage Engineering
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Dr. David Ng is an academic researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney. His work focuses on advancing artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques for medical imaging applications, particularly in areas such as radiomics, multimodal data fusion, and healthcare diagnostics. He contributes to innovations in MRI, CT, PET, and endoscopic imaging analysis, developing algorithms for disease detection, segmentation, and predictive modeling. His research interests span medical image reconstruction, federated learning, motion artifact reduction, and dynamic epidemiological modeling. He has published extensively on topics such as neural network architectures for biomedical applications, multimodal data integration, and AI-driven diagnostic tools. Key contributions include advancements in sleep staging via multimodal networks, scleral deformation analysis using OCT images, and automatic segmentation techniques for cardiac and tumor imaging. His work emphasizes practical applications in oncology, cardiology, and public health, aiming to improve clinical decision-making through computational methods. Dr. Ng’s research also explores the intersection of virtual/augmented reality with medical education and intervention. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving biomedical engineering, computer science, and clinical practice to address real-world healthcare challenges.

• Medical Imaging
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Deep Learning
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Andy Tran is an Education-Focused Lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at The University of Sydney, part of the Faculty of Science. He holds a PhD in statistical bioinformatics from the University of Sydney. His research interests span precision medicine, computational biology, genomics, and the development of bioinformatics tools for analyzing single-cell multi-omic data and gene regulatory networks. His work integrates systems biology approaches to address challenges in cell reprogramming, allograft dysfunction, and viral pathogenesis. Tran’s publications reflect a focus on precision medicine pathways, transcriptomic analysis, and scalable methodologies for understanding cell-cell communication in diseases like COVID-19. His educational role emphasizes innovative teaching strategies using tools like SCDNEY for data storytelling. While no awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions to computational frameworks such as scREMOTE highlight his technical expertise. He actively supervises research projects and contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations within the Faculty of Science. His research spans from foundational studies in systems biology to applied computational models, with a commitment to advancing both academic and clinical applications of bioinformatics. Current work includes optimizing multi-platform precision medicine strategies and leveraging single-cell data to decode complex biological systems.

• Statistical Bioinformatics
• Precision Medicine
• Genomics
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Dr Joel Fredericks is a Senior Lecturer in Design at The University of Sydney’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning, and Program Director for the Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) and Bachelor of Design Computing programs. He holds a PhD and BRTP (Hons) qualifications. His research focuses on the intersection of people, place, and technology, emphasizing community engagement, co-design methodologies, and non-human perspectives in urban and digital environments. He is affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute and Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, reflecting his commitment to sustainability and regional research. His work addresses challenges in smart cities, participatory design, and emerging technologies, often exploring inclusive frameworks for citizen engagement. Recent grants include projects on crisis resilience using immersive technologies and AI, and Southeast Asia-focused community engagement initiatives. Fredericks’ publications span smart city design patterns, participatory urban planning, and the role of technology in fostering sustainability. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, advocating for equitable technological integration in urban spaces. He has collaborated on projects like the Media Architecture Compendium and co-edited works on smart engagement ecosystems. His research trends emphasize digital inclusion, ethical technology use, and systemic urban planning. Key themes include leveraging AI for community resilience, redefining urban safety through gendered perspectives, and creating accessible metaverse environments. Grants like the 2025 Sydney Environment Institute project highlight his focus on crisis preparedness through technology. Fredericks’ advising and grants reflect his interdisciplinary approach, linking design, technology, and environmental science. He actively contributes to labs and teams advancing participatory design principles in global contexts, particularly in Asia-Pacific regions through the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre.

• Community Engagement
• Co-Design
• Emerging Technologies
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Dr Jennifer Ferng is a Lecturer in Architecture and Program Director for the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture programs at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. She holds a PhD from MIT and degrees from Princeton and Rice Universities. Her research focuses on the intersections of architecture, environment, and transnational histories, particularly in the early modern era and contemporary climate contexts. Education: PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MArch, Princeton University BArch and BA, Rice University Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of Sydney Research Interests: Dr Ferng explores climatic design, environmental history, and the role of architecture in transnational networks. Her work examines themes such as colonial legacies, material culture, and sustainability in built environments. Notable projects include studies on early modern environmental architecture, climate justice, and Indigenous environmental knowledge. Publications & Grants: She has authored and edited books like Land Air Sea: Architecture and Environment in the Early Modern Era (2023) and secured grants including the Social Science Research Council’s Transregional Research Junior Scholar Fellowship (2019). Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary challenges, emphasizing decolonial and climate-conscious approaches. Awards: Transregional Research Junior Scholar Fellowship (2019) Harvard University affiliated fellowships (2017) Advising & Collaboration: Dr Ferng supervises research students and collaborates with institutions like the Sydney Environment Institute and Sydney Southeast Asia Centre. Her projects often involve cross-disciplinary teams addressing climate resilience, heritage conservation, and global urbanization. Labs & Teams: Active in the Sydney Environment Institute and Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, she leads initiatives on environmental justice and transnational architectural histories. Current projects include studies on climatic imaginaries and posthuman urbanism.

• Architecture
• Environmental Design
• Historical Architecture
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