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Tracey BoothView profile

Professor

• Victim impact statements
• Victims of crime in legal processes
• Judicial emotion and empathy
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Professor Tracey Booth is Dean and Associate Dean (Education) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Faculty of Law since 2007. A leading international scholar, her research focuses on public confidence in legal processes, victim impact statements (VIS), domestic violence in family law, and the interplay of emotion and judicial decision-making. Her interdisciplinary work spans criminology, psychology, sociology, and law, with a particular emphasis on trauma-informed legal practices and access to justice. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of New South Wales (2013) Master of Laws (LLM), University of Sydney Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Jurisprudence, University of New South Wales Booth's research has significantly advanced understanding of victim participation in sentencing hearings, judicial empathy in domestic violence cases, and the emotional dynamics of courtroom proceedings. Her legal ethnographic approach combines empirical insights with doctrinal analysis to inform policy and law reform, notably through ANROWS-funded studies on self-represented litigants and family violence. She advocates for procedural fairness and safety in family law proceedings involving domestic violence. Her funded projects include the 2010-2012 UTS ECR grant for participative and restorative practices in schools, and the ANROWS-funded 2014-2016 study on family court self-representation and domestic violence. She has authored 76 publications, including the 2016 monograph Accommodating Justice , and won the 2013 Allen Austin Bartholomew Award. Booth has held leadership roles in the NSW Sentencing Council (2014-2022) and developed HDR research training programs at UTS.

David BriggsView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Health Management
• Rural Health Services
• Community Health
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Dr David Briggs AM is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of New England (UNE). With over five decades of experience in health and education systems, he is renowned for his contributions to rural health management and international health education. His work includes the SHAPE Declaration, a framework adopted nationally in Australia. Education: Master of Health Management with 1st-class Honours (UNE) Doctor of Philosophy (UNE) Bachelor of Health Administration (University of NSW, scholarship recipient) Research Interests focus on health service delivery models in rural communities, leadership in healthcare, and cross-cultural health systems management. His career has emphasized global learning while acting locally, particularly through collaborations in Asia and Australia. Scientific Awards: 2020 New Year Honours – Awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to community health management and education. Advising and Professional Contributions include supervising PhD candidate Phudit Tejativaddha, co-developing the first Aboriginal Health Management training program in Australia, and fostering international partnerships with Naresuan University (Thailand) and Mahidol University (Bangkok). He also holds an honorary doctorate from Naresuan University. Labs and Teams include involvement with the ASEAN Centre for Health Development and the Society for Health Administration in Education (SHAPE), where he served as National President. His work continues through the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network, where he is Deputy Chair.

Noam PelegView profile

Associate Professor

• International Children’s Rights Law
• Human Rights Law
• Childhood Studies
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Associate Professor Noam Peleg is a legal scholar at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), affiliated with the School of Global & Public Law within the Faculty of Law and Justice. He holds academic qualifications including LLB (Tel Aviv University), two LLM degrees (Public Law and Human Rights Law from Tel Aviv University and UCL), and a PhD from UCL. His research focuses on international children’s rights law, human rights law, and childhood studies, with a particular emphasis on child development, social media impacts, and paternalism in legal frameworks. Peleg has held visiting roles at Columbia Law School, Leiden Law School, and the University of Cape Town. He serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Children’s Rights and actively contributes to NGOs like the Diplomacy Training Program (DTP), advocating for human rights in the Asia-Pacific region. His work bridges legal theory and practice, addressing issues such as child autonomy, immunisation laws, and the rights of marginalized groups like Roma children and Palestinian youth. Peleg’s publications span books (e.g., The Child’s Right to Development ), edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles in journals such as the Duke Journal of Comparative and International Law and Human Rights Law Review . His scholarship critiques systemic paternalism in international law and advocates for child-centred legal approaches.

Stephanie MenziesView profile

Academic

• Play Based Learning
• First Year Student Experience
• Inclusive Educational Practices
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Stephanie Menzies serves as an Associate Lecturer and First Year Lead within the School of Education and Tertiary Access at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Her academic profile demonstrates strong commitment to educational innovation through roles spanning primary school teaching, SPELD instruction, and Reading Recovery programs. Her institutional affiliations center on teacher development and student transition support. Her research interests form a cohesive focus on enhancing educational experiences through Play Based Learning across all teaching levels, inclusive pedagogical practices inspired by New Zealand's education system, and the critical balance between academic rigor and student wellbeing. Menzies investigates how teachers mitigate student stress while maintaining performance standards, examines social media's dual role in teacher agency and wellbeing, and explores transformative learning through natural environments. Analysis of her publication timeline reveals increasing focus on systemic educational challenges, particularly teacher-student wellbeing dynamics and institutional pressures. Her collaborative work consistently addresses Australian educational contexts while contributing to international discourse on teacher professionalism. Key recurring themes include the tightrope walk between academic agendas and mental health support, and the philosophical framework of 'respect, rights, and responsibilities' derived from human rights principles. AHE Advanced Higher Education Academy Membership Menzies actively supports first-year student transition through coordinated university activities while maintaining strong connections to classroom teaching realities. Her work with the Teachers of Australia social media campaign demonstrates commitment to elevating the teaching profession's public perception. Current research trajectories indicate growing emphasis on sustainable pedagogical models and teacher resilience strategies within high-pressure educational environments. Her laboratory and team affiliations include the Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre and collaborative projects with the School of Education, featuring regular partnerships with researchers like Alison Willis and Catherine Thiele on multi-institutional studies examining teacher wellbeing and innovative learning environments.

Michael BainView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Inductive Logic Programming
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Dr. Michael Bain is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW). His research focuses on integrating machine learning with declarative programming to create explainable AI systems, particularly for complex domains like bioinformatics, social networks, and medical informatics. He has taught courses including Machine Learning and Data Mining and Computational Bioinformatics . Key Research Areas: Explainable AI through logic programming Bioinformatics applications in systems biology Medical claim fraud detection using graphical models Swarm robotics and epigenetic learning Recent Publications highlight his work on fairness-aware AI, knowledge acquisition for event extraction, and hybrid models combining temporal features with collaborative filtering. He actively mentors students, with 8 current advisees and over 30 graduates, and has contributed to projects in online dating recommendation systems and dynamic systems control. Education: PhD in Statistics and Modelling Science from University of Strathclyde; BSc (Hons) from University of Edinburgh. He is affiliated with the Smart Services Cooperative Research Centre for industry grants.

Nikolas Feith TanView profile

Senior Lecturer

• International Refugee Law
• Human Rights Law
• Asylum Procedures
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Dr Nikolas Feith Tan is a Senior Lecturer at Melbourne Law School, specializing in international refugee law, human rights law, and asylum governance. He holds dual roles as Senior Protection Officer at UNHCR and Visiting Professor at the MOBILE Centre, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on externalization of asylum, temporary protection frameworks, and the legal implications of third-country agreements. He has published widely on topics including EU asylum policy, refugee externalization, and the UN Global Compact on Refugees. Notable works include Transnational Asylum , proposing a cooperative framework for state asylum processing. He also serves on the board of the International Journal of Refugee Law and contributes to the Refugee Law Initiative at the University of London. His scholarship critically examines how states balance legal obligations with migration control, particularly in cases like the UK-Rwanda asylum partnership and Denmark's offshore processing proposals. Recent work addresses the ripple effects of externalization on refugee safety and the EU's role in global asylum governance. Tan previously served as Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for Human Rights and co-convenes the Declaration on International Protection. His expertise spans community sponsorship programs, offshore detention accountability, and the intersection of human rights in migration control.

• Indigenous peoples and law
• Indigenous cultural competency
• International law and Indigenous rights
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Marcelle Burns is a Gomeroi-Kamilaroi First Nations’ academic and legal professional, currently serving as Associate Dean (Indigenous Leadership & Engagement) at the Faculty of Law, University of Technology Sydney . With over 25 years of experience, she bridges Indigenous legal advocacy and education, focusing on cultural competency, race, and legal pluralism. Her career spans roles as a solicitor at the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) and as a lecturer at the University of New England, Queensland University of Technology, and Southern Cross University. Education PhD, University of South Australia (2013–2023) Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law (2000) Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Law (Hons), Southern Cross University (1994–1999) Her research explores indigenization of legal education , Indigenous cultural competency , and international legal frameworks for Indigenous rights. Key publications address systemic racism in legal systems, the pedagogical role of Indigenous epistemologies, and the implementation of cultural competency in law curricula. She has led the Indigenous Cultural Competency for Legal Academics Program (2015–2018), shaping national discourse on inclusive legal education. Scientific Awards 2017: Southern Cross University Alumnus of the Year 2018: University of New England Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Research Marcelle actively contributes to institutional leadership through committee memberships, including the Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Working Group and the First Peoples Partnerships Working Party . Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 16 (Peace and Justice), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and 13 (Climate Action), emphasizing legal reform as a tool for social equity.

• Aboriginal Nursing Workforce
• Aboriginal Midwifery Workforce
• Indigenous Health
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Professor Roianne West is a pioneering Indigenous nurse academic, researcher, and leader at the University of Sydney’s Sydney Nursing School within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. A descendant of the Kalkadunga and Djkunde Peoples, her work spans over 30 years, rooted in intergenerational knowledge from her family legacy of Aboriginal nurses and healers. She holds a PhD and is the first Aboriginal Professor of Nursing in Queensland and one of the first nationally. Her education includes a Bachelor of Nursing (2000), a Master’s in Mental Health Nursing (2007), and a PhD (2012) where she developed a model to increase Aboriginal nursing numbers. She has held leadership roles such as CEO of CATSINaM and Director of Griffith University’s First Peoples Health Unit. Key achievements include establishing the Muliyan Consortium, the ‘GENKE II’ nursing education reform initiative, and culturally safe e-learning programs like Murra Mullangari. Professor West’s research focuses on Indigenous-led healthcare models, cultural safety, and addressing health inequities through education. Her work emphasizes increasing Aboriginal nursing/midwifery student retention and success, as seen in projects like the ‘Measuring the Impact of Targeted Support Strategies’ and the Birthing on Country initiative. She has pioneered curricula such as First Peoples Health courses and the First Peoples Health MOOC, impacting thousands globally. Her awards include the Lowitja Institute Cranlana Award (2020) and dual Alumni of the Year honors from Deakin and James Cook Universities. She advocates for Indigenous sovereignty in nursing/midwifery, aligning with the UN Declaration on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights. Current projects address systemic barriers to Indigenous healthcare access and workforce development. Leadership Roles: CEO of CATSINaM, Inaugural Professor of First Peoples’ Health (Griffith University), Director of First Peoples Health Unit. Research Projects: Cultural Safety curriculum development, Indigenous maternity care models, health workforce equity. Awards: Over 15 national and international accolades for research, leadership, and advocacy.

Savitri TaylorView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Asylum Seeker Issues
• Refugee Law
• International Human Rights Law
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Dr. Savitri Taylor is an Adjunct Professor at La Trobe University's Law School, specializing in refugee law and asylum policy. She holds a BComm, LLB(Hons), and PhD from the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on asylum seeker issues, international human rights law, and border control policies, with a regional and global perspective. Taylor has held various academic roles, including Associate Dean and Director of Research at La Trobe Law School, and contributed to policy reforms like the Women’s Academic Promotions Support Program. Education: BComm, LLB(Hons) (Melbourne University), PhD (Melbourne University), Barrister and Solicitor (Victoria Supreme Court). Research Interests: Taylor examines Australia’s asylum policies, refugee rights, and the intersection of law and society. Notable works include analyses of UNHCR’s repatriation norms, West Papuan asylum seekers, and PNG’s post-independence citizenship policies. She collaborates with civil society groups like Refugee Legal and the Asia-Pacific Refugee Rights Network. Professional Activities: Taylor served as Associate Dean (Research and Industry Engagement) and Acting Associate Dean (Academic & Partnerships). Her work bridges academic research and policy advocacy, emphasizing ethical refugee protection. Recent publications address Australia’s role in shaping international refugee norms and regional cooperation challenges. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary initiatives, including the Asia-Pacific Refugee Rights Network and La Trobe’s Women’s Academic Promotions Support Program.

• Transplantation
• Nephrology
• Diabetes
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Professor Philip O'Connell (MBBS, PhD, FAHMS) serves as Executive Director of the Westmead Institute for Medical Research and holds appointments at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health . He is a leading authority in transplantation immunology and renal allograft dysfunction , with major contributions to islet transplantation and transplant biomarker development . Research Themes: His work spans diabetes cure strategies through islet xenotransplantation, genomics of transplant rejection, and ethical solutions to global organ shortages. Current projects include: $3.3M JDRF grant for drug-free islet transplant protocols $1.06M NHMRC grant on renal transplant fibrosis gene pathways $9.46M NHMRC program for type 1 diabetes intervention Publication Trends (2022-2025): Focus on genetic determinants of transplant success (LIMS1, APOL1), machine learning for biopsy analysis, and immunomodulatory strategies (CD47, IL-2, TNFAIP3). Collaborative work with Mount Sinai School of Medicine on transplant biomarkers via NIH funding. Awards: 2018 Fellow, Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences 2003 TJ Neale Award for nephrology contributions 1989 Gordon-Taylor Scholarship (University of Melbourne) 2011-2021 NHMRC Senior Practitioner Fellow Leadership: Past President of The Transplantation Society (2014-2016), director of Centre for Transplant and Renal Research, and key member of the Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group. His lab at Westmead Hospital pioneers pig-to-human xenotransplant models and develops regulatory T cell therapies.

John HunterView profile

Lecturer

• Indigenous Studies
• Public Health
• Community Development
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Dr. John Hunter is an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences at Macquarie University, within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. His work focuses on community-based solutions to address marginalization in Aboriginal communities using Indigenous research methodologies aligned with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. He holds a PhD in Indigenous Traditional Knowledge from Macquarie University (2013). Research interests include sustainable food systems, cultural restoration, and public health through Indigenous frameworks. Notable projects include the ongoing "Indigenous Cultural and Social Wellbeing: Key Lessons for Australian Communities and Policy-Makers" (2017–present). Recent publications (2023–2025) explore Aboriginal food practices, native foods' role in sustainability, and co-design approaches with communities. He received the 2024 Best Presentation (Teaching Excellence) award, highlighting contributions to pedagogical innovation. Collaborations emphasize partnerships with Aboriginal communities and researchers to address health and environmental challenges. His work bridges traditional knowledge with modern sustainability goals, fostering culturally grounded solutions.

• Indigenous Archives
• Cultural Heritage Preservation
• Data Stewardship
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Lauren Booker (Garigal) is a Research Fellow at the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education & Research at the University of Technology Sydney. Her work focuses on Indigenous archives, data stewardship, and community-led collection care. She holds a PhD in Communications (2024), a Master of Museum and Heritage Studies (2015), and a Bachelor of Visual Arts (2010). Education background includes: PhD, University of Technology Sydney (2019-2024) Master of Museum and Heritage Studies, University of Sydney (2014-2015) Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours), University of Sydney (2007-2010) International Student Program, Rhode Island School of Design (2009) Research interests center on Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property rights, archival ethics, language revitalization, and digital preservation. Her work emphasizes the Right to Know and Right of Reply in archives, advocating for community-driven approaches to cultural heritage management. Recent publications explore themes such as DNA repatriation, Indigenous data sovereignty, and the application of ATSILIRN protocols in digital archives. Awards include the Australian Academy of the Humanities David Phillips Travelling Fellowship (2024) and Churchill Fellowship (2016). Grants include leadership in projects like the Mukurtu Hub & Spokes Model (UTS), Better Access to Stolen Generations Records (Healing Foundation), and Cockatoo Island archival reviews. She collaborates with the Indigenous Archives Collective and Australian Society of Archivists. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Indigenous Archives Collective and contributor to the Jumbunna Institute's Indigenous Archives and Data Stewardship Hub.

• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Human Rights Education
• Education Policy
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Dr. Yvonne Findlay is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), School of Education. Her research focuses on teacher education, human rights education, and education policy. She holds a PhD from USQ, alongside a Master of Education and a Diploma of Education. Her career spans over 35 years, including roles in Scotland as an education policy adviser, school leader, and law enforcement officer, as well as teaching at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) and USQ. Education: DipEd, Hamilton CE MEd, USQ PhD, USQ Research Interests: Human rights education in school curricula Teacher understanding of human rights law Accreditation of teacher education programs Narrative Inquiry methodologies Rights of the Child and UN Declaration on Human Rights Education & Training Teaching and Supervision: Current role: Course Examiner for EDR8801: Foundations of Research in Education Supervises research in Teacher Education, Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, and Education Systems Awards and Memberships: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy Member of Queensland College of Teachers, Australian Association of Research in Education, and multiple international associations

Rolf SchwitterView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Natural Language Processing
• Formal Language Processing
• Controlled Natural Languages
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Rolf Schwitter is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computing, Macquarie University. His research focuses on natural and formal language processing, including controlled natural languages, answer extraction, knowledge representation, probabilistic logic programming, and Semantic Web technologies. He holds an h-index of 13 with over 944 citations. His work emphasizes bridging human-readable and machine-processable systems, particularly in legal and technical domains. Key research contributions include developing frameworks like PENG ASP for declarative programming in natural language, smart contract systems, and hybrid explainability tools like HESIP. He leads projects such as Policy Automation: Reconstructing Policy Documents for Objective Decision Making (2018–present) and has collaborated on initiatives like TwitterNews+ for real-time event detection. Research Themes: Controlled Natural Languages, Smart Contracts, Explainable AI, Legal Informatics Notable Projects: User-guided legal document processing, error-free smart contracts, hybrid prediction explanations Received the 2023 Faculty of Science and Engineering Award for Inter-School Collaboration. Active in academic publishing with over 117 research outputs spanning conferences, journals, and book chapters.

Lauren FerroView profile

Lecturer

• Human-Centred Design
• User Experience (UX)
• Interaction Design
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Dr. Lauren Ferro is a Lecturer in Digital Design (UX/UI) at the School of Design, RMIT University. Her research focuses on Human-Centred Design, User Experience, Interaction Design, Extended Reality (XR), and Cybersecurity Human Factors. She employs interdisciplinary methods blending psychology, technology, and interaction science to enhance system usability and security. Her work explores themes such as player/user experience, behavioral design, and adaptive systems. She is available for co-supervision of PhD students and has contributed to research on serious games, cybersecurity education, and gamification frameworks. Her publications span conferences like CHI and journals in entertainment computing and educational technology.