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Professor Tongming Zhou is a faculty member in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering at the School of Engineering, The University of Western Australia (UWA) . He serves as Director of the UWA Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory and Program Chair for Civil Engineering , contributing to both academic leadership and industrial applications. His work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with practical engineering challenges. Education : PhD in Fluid Mechanics from The University of Newcastle (1999) Teaching : Coordinates core units like CIVL2551, CIVL5551, and CIVL4402/CIVL3402 Hydraulics, emphasizing real-world application and industry collaboration Research Interests focus on: Suppression of vortex shedding and vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) in cylindrical structures Enhancement of VIV and galloping for renewable energy harvesting Wave resonance in floating LNG facilities Sloshing dynamics in tanks with Newtonian/non-Newtonian fluids Wind tunnel testing for industrial wind load analysis Recent Research Trends show interdisciplinary work combining experimental and numerical fluid dynamics, with applications to offshore engineering, maritime safety, and energy systems. His projects explore VIV in flexible risers, gas leakage effects on pipelines, and triboelectric nanogenerators for wind energy. Grants : ARC Grant (2019-2021): Development of novel inerter-based dampers ARC Grant (2013-2015): Local Scour below Offshore Pipelines ARC Grant (2011-2015): Vortex & Force Characteristics of Inclined Cylinders UWA Grant (2008): Control of Vortex Shedding with Helical Strakes Facilities Leadership : Upgraded UWA’s Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel , Hydraulic Laboratory Water Flume , and 6DOF Hexapod motion platform , acquiring advanced equipment like PIV systems and high-precision load cells.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
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Associate Professor Madeline Taylor is an Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellow at Macquarie Law School and Co-Lead of the Energy, Communities, and Market Regulation Stream at the Transforming Energy Markets Research Centre. She specializes in socio-legal aspects of energy transition, focusing on regulatory frameworks, energy justice, and land-use conflicts between energy developers and communities. Her work bridges property law, commercial law, and comparative law to address challenges in renewable energy integration and resource governance. Affiliations: Honorary Associate at Sydney Environment Institute, Member of Sydney Institute of Agriculture Industry Partners: NSW Department of Primary Industries and Spark Renewables (FAARM Project) Research Interests: Energy law and policy, agricultural-legal synergies, renewable energy siting, and just transition principles. She co-edits the Oil, Gas and Energy Law Journal and contributes to the LexisNexis Energy and Resources Law in Australia . Recent Articles Highlight Key Themes: Offshore wind governance, agrivoltaics regulatory systems, hydrogen licensing, and energy justice frameworks. These works emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to balancing economic, environmental, and social dimensions of energy transitions. Awards: 2023 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Academic/Researcher of the Year, 2024 AFR Higher Education Awards Finalist, Clean Energy Council Transformational Leadership Scholarship Teaching and Engagement: Embeds climate justice in commercial law education; advises governments and NGOs on energy policy. Active in RE-Alliance Management Committee and IUCN Climate Change Law initiatives.

• Energy Law
• Energy Policy
• Agricultural Policy
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Professor Anthony Richardson is a mathematical ecologist at the University of Queensland , holding a joint position with CSIRO Environment since 2005. He leads the Mathematical Marine Ecology Lab , focusing on marine conservation through mathematical, statistical, and computational modeling. School of the Environment, Faculty of Science, University of Queensland Affiliate, Centre for Marine Science Affiliate, Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science Research Interests span marine spatial planning (climate-smart protected areas, 3D ocean zoning), marine ecosystem modeling (lower trophic levels, plankton-dynamics), and climate change impacts (carbon sequestration, fisheries productivity, and marine diseases). His work has been cited in IPCC Assessment Reports and emphasizes international collaboration through projects like the Global Working Group on Climate Change Synthesis . Recent Publications focus on Zooplankton's role in carbon cycling Climate-smart marine protected area design Ecosystem modeling under climate uncertainty Marine megafauna connectivity patterns Supervision is offered for >250 peer-reviewed papers and advanced projects in climate-smart conservation planning, with established funding from ARC Discovery Projects and Norwegian Polar Institute .

• Marine Spatial Planning
• Ecosystem Modeling
• Climate Change Impacts on Marine Systems
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Nick Abel is an Honorary Associate Professor at the Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University. With a distinguished international career spanning Africa and Australia, he has worked in Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ethiopia, Botswana, Somalia, Swaziland, Zambia, and Australia. His academic credentials include a Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc.(Hons.), reflecting a strong foundation in environmental sciences and complex systems thinking. Abel's research program centers on the critical challenge of human adaptation to climate change, with particular focus on why adaptation efforts are insufficient to prevent environmental and social tipping points. He critically examines Australia's role as the world's third largest exporter of fossil fuels while facing escalating climate impacts, investigating how fossil fuel companies have maintained influence over public policy. His work integrates social-ecological systems theory, resilience thinking, and practical governance frameworks to address climate adaptation challenges. His publication record demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational work in rangeland management and complex adaptive systems toward urgent climate policy interventions. Early research established theoretical frameworks for understanding resilience in dryland ecosystems, while recent work focuses on transformation pathways, Indigenous engagement, and community-based adaptation strategies. A consistent thread throughout his career is the integration of diverse knowledge systems and the development of practical approaches for environmental governance in rapidly changing conditions. Abel has registered to supervise research students at ANU and participates in significant collaborative projects, including the current 'Partnering with local communities in regional Australia to increase resilience to flood events' (2022-2025). His high-impact publications, including the highly cited 'Resilience management in social-ecological systems' (1,120 Scopus citations) and 'From Metaphor to Measurement: Resilience of What to What?' (2,596 Scopus citations), demonstrate his foundational contributions to the field. Through his work with various research groups and projects, Abel has helped establish frameworks for understanding social-ecological systems and climate adaptation. His contributions to the Fenner School include advancing methodologies for integrating scientific and Indigenous knowledge systems, developing practical approaches to environmental governance, and critically examining the political economy of climate policy in Australia.

• Climate Change
• Social-Ecological Systems
• Rangeland Management
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Kevin Carrico is a Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies at Monash University and Research Director for the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics. He holds a PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology from Cornell University (2013), focusing on nationalist identification through China's Han Clothing Movement. His research focuses on nationalism theories, ethnic relations in China, Hong Kong politics, and Tibetan history. Notable works include The Great Han: Race, Nationalism, and Tradition in China Today (2017) and Two Systems, Two Countries (2022), the first English-language study of Hong Kong's independence movement. Current projects include ethnographic research on pro-China activists in Taiwan. His work is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Australian Research Council, and Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation. He translates Tibetan and Chinese works, including Tsering Woeser's Tibet on Fire and Guan Jun's Silencing Chinese Media .曾为香港苹果日报专栏作家，该报于2021年因政治压力关闭。His media contributions appear in Foreign Policy, the Age, and Hong Kong Free Press. He supervises PhD students researching compatible topics in Chinese politics, nationalism, and cultural studies. Grants include two major projects (2018-2024) on Hong Kong nationalism construction.

• Chinese Nationalism
• Ethnic Relations in China
• Hong Kong Politics
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Professor Douglas Guilfoyle is a Professor at UNSW Canberra within the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, where he joined in 2018. He is a 2022-2025 Australian Research Council Future Fellow working on "Small States' use of law of the sea litigation against greater powers" (FT210100186). He is also a non-resident fellow at the Sea Power Centre - Australia and was a Visiting Legal Fellow at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (2018-2019). Professor Guilfoyle's educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy (International Law), University of Cambridge, 2007 Master of Laws (International Law), University of Cambridge, 2004 Bachelor of Arts (Hons I) and Bachelor of Laws (Hons I) Australian National University, 2000 Professor Guilfoyle's research focuses on maritime security, the international law of the sea, and international and transnational criminal law. His particular areas of specialism include maritime law-enforcement, the law of naval warfare, international courts and tribunals, and the history of international law. His work examines how small States use UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) dispute settlement mechanisms to gain political advantages in conflicts with greater powers. His research crosses over from the maritime domain to international criminal law generally, including questions of the effectiveness of international criminal tribunals and the law of superior responsibility. He has made significant contributions to understanding counter-piracy efforts, maritime interdiction operations, and the protection of submarine cables in the context of modern security challenges. Professor Guilfoyle's recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward examining the intersection of emerging technologies and maritime law, particularly regarding autonomous vessels. His work also shows a deep engagement with the strategic use of international law by small states, maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, and the evolving role of international courts and tribunals in resolving complex maritime disputes. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical security concerns. Professor Guilfoyle has received several prestigious awards and fellowships: 2022-2025 Australian Research Council Future Fellow Gates Cambridge Scholar, 2004-2007 British Council Chevening Scholar, 2003-2004 British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship, 2012-2013 Professor Guilfoyle has secured significant research funding including an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship ($948,000, 2022-2025) for his project on "The use of strategic law of the sea litigation by small States against greater powers," and an Australian Research Council Discovery Project ($158,000, 2020-2023) on "Legal Regulation of Marine Autonomous Vehicles." His research is informed by extensive consultancy work with various government and international organizations. Prior to joining UNSW Canberra, he held academic positions at Monash University and University College London, and has practical legal experience as a judicial associate in the Australian Federal Court and as a commercial litigation solicitor in Sydney. Professor Guilfoyle is a frequent contributor to leading international law blogs such as EJIL:talk and Opinio Juris, demonstrating his active engagement with the international legal community and current developments in the field.

• Maritime Security
• International Law of the Sea
• International Criminal Law
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Dr. Boyin Ding is an Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide , serving as Academic Director at Haide College and researcher in the Mechanical Engineering department within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He leads the Wave Energy Research initiative established in 2014, while also contributing to Robotics and Biomechanics through his work with the Flinders Medical Device Research Institute. Research Areas: Ocean Wave Energy Harvesting Control Systems for Renewable Energy 6DOF Robotic Testing Spine Biomechanics Transnational Education Programs Key Collaborations: Australia-China Joint Research Centre for Offshore Wind & Wave Energy Acoustics, Vibration and Control Research Group Scientific Awards: Australian Endeavour Fellowship Malcolm Kinnaird Engineering Excellence Award (2012) His recent publications focus on hybrid offshore energy systems, nonlinear hydrodynamics in wave energy converters, and biomechanical testing technologies. He has developed control algorithms for floating offshore wind-wave systems and pioneered 6DOF robotic platforms for medical applications. As an eligible PhD supervisor, he actively collaborates with global industries and academic institutions.

• Ocean Renewable Energy
• Robotics
• Biomechanics
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Dr. David Brewster is a Senior Research Fellow at the National Security College, Australian National University, specializing in Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific maritime security. He also holds a Distinguished Research Fellow position at the Australia India Institute, University of Melbourne. His work focuses on India’s strategic role in the Indo-Pacific, Sino-Indian naval dynamics, and regional security cooperation. Brewster frequently participates in international security dialogues and contributes to policy-oriented publications. He has authored influential books like *India’s Ocean* and edited volumes such as *India and China at Sea*, examining geopolitical competition in the Indian Ocean. His research integrates geopolitical analysis with maritime security challenges, emphasizing multilateral partnerships to address emerging threats. Qualifications include a PhD from ANU, LLM from Columbia University, and legal/economics degrees from the University of Sydney. Brewster’s expertise spans Indian Ocean security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and defense diplomacy. Key projects include analyzing Australia’s strategic engagement in the Indian Ocean and trilateral partnerships with India and France. He advocates for enhanced maritime surveillance, capacity-building in island states, and addressing geoenvironmental security challenges in the region. Recent publications explore Australia’s strategic posture, AUKUS cooperation with India, and China’s naval ambitions. Brewster’s work underscores the need for adaptive strategies in a multipolar Indo-Pacific, leveraging academic research to inform policy decisions on maritime security and geopolitical stability.

• Indian Ocean security
• Indo-Pacific maritime security
• India's security and defense relationships
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Dale Edward Squires is an economist affiliated with the Southwest Fisheries Science Center under the US NOAA Fisheries in La Jolla, California, and serves as an Adjunct Professor of Economics at the University of California San Diego . His work bridges economic analysis with marine conservation and fisheries policy. Research interests include: Marine economics and fisheries management Bycatch mitigation strategies Conservation agreements and policy frameworks Data-limited fisheries analysis Stakeholder-driven resource governance Deep sea mining regulations Recent publications focus on multidisciplinary approaches to bycatch reduction, sustainable tuna management, shark conservation frameworks, and stakeholder participation in deep-sea mining policies. His collaborations span institutions in the US, UK, Sweden, and international foundations.

• Marine Economics
• Fisheries Management
• Environmental Conservation
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Tim Stephens is Professor of International Law at The University of Sydney Law School. He specializes in international law of the sea, environmental law, and Antarctic governance, with appointments to international arbitration panels related to environmental protection. Key research domains: International ocean governance and UNCLOS implementation Climate change impacts on maritime boundaries Antarctic Treaty System under geopolitical pressure International environmental dispute resolution Recent publications analyze climate change adaptation in marine law, ocean acidification governance, and legal innovations for environmental protection. His advisory roles include: Arbitrator under the Antarctic Environmental Protocol Expert for the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation Past President of Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law

• International Law of the Sea
• International Environmental Law
• Climate Change Law
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Millicent McCreath is a Scientia PhD Candidate and Teaching Fellow at UNSW Law & Justice. She holds a BA (Environmental Studies) and LLB (Hons) from UNSW, an LLM (Law of the Sea) from the University of Tromsø, and a GDLP from ANU. Her doctoral research focuses on marine environmental protection, state responsibility, and dispute settlement. She was a Research Associate at the National University of Singapore’s Oceans Law and Policy Programme (2017–2019) and remains affiliated as a Global Associate. Her work addresses law of the sea issues in the Asia-Pacific, including climate change litigation and marine governance. Notable roles include serving as Tipstaff to Justice Pain of the Land and Environment Court of NSW (2016) and being admitted as a solicitor in NSW. Her research interests span Law of the Sea, Public International Law, and International Environmental Law. Key publications include analyses of dispute resolution mechanisms, marine environmental protection, and climate change adaptation. She has presented globally, focusing on topics like advisory opinions in international courts and coastal state obligations. McCreath received the Rhodes Academy’s best written exam prize (2017) and has contributed to edited volumes on high seas governance and climate change litigation. Her affiliations include the UNSW Environmental Law Group and collaborations with international institutions like the Centre for International Law in Singapore.

• Law of the Sea
• Public International Law
• International Dispute Settlement
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Mick Filmer is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He serves as Curtin's representative on the Land Surveyors Licensing Board of Western Australia and holds a PhD (Curtin University) and a Bachelor of Geoinformatics and Surveying (University of South Australia). His research focuses on InSAR technology, vertical land motion, height systems, and coastal sea surface topography, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2007. Teaching responsibilities include Survey Law Ethics Practice, Cadastral Surveying, and Applied Geodetic Surveying. Research contributions span geodetic datum development (e.g., AUSGeoid09), InSAR deformation analysis, and land subsidence monitoring in the Perth Basin and Latrobe Valley. He collaborates with organizations like the International Association of Geodesy and European Geosciences Union. Key projects include evaluating Australia’s AUSHYDROID vertical datum model (2024), integrating InSAR with terrestrial reference frames (2021), and analyzing ocean tide signals in coastal zones (2023). His work bridges geodesy, remote sensing, and hydrogeology, addressing challenges in vertical land motion monitoring and geodetic infrastructure planning.

• Geodesy
• Geophysics
• InSAR Technology
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Professor Robin Warner is an Honorary Fellow at the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) within the University of Wollongong's Faculty of Business and Law. He holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Sydney (2006). His research focuses on oceans governance, marine environmental law, climate change impacts, and high seas biodiversity conservation. He has supervised over 13 PhD students, including studies on IUU fishing, marine genetic resources, and climate change in maritime security. Key contributions include advancing legal frameworks for marine protected areas, dynamic spatial management, and the Blue Economy. He has authored over 99 research outputs, including seminal works on Antarctic environmental security and strategic environmental assessment (SEA) applications. His service roles include Vice President of the NZ and Australian Armed Forces Law Association and editorial board membership with Frontiers in Marine Affairs and Policy . Notable awards include an Australian Research Council (ARC) Postdoctoral Fellowship. He has contributed to major funding initiatives like the Global Challenges Project on Blue Carbon Futures and Blue Economy strategies. His work bridges legal, scientific, and policy dimensions to address global ocean challenges.

• Law of the Sea
• Marine Environmental Law
• Oceans Governance
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Dr. Yucong Wang is a Lecturer at the School of Law and Justice, University of Newcastle, specializing in international law with a focus on foreign investment law, space law, and the Law of the Sea. Her research addresses regulatory tensions between state sovereignty and private investment rights, emphasizing sustainable development and public interest in areas like environmental protection and human rights. She holds a Doctor of Law from Kyushu University and has taught at the University of Wollongong before joining Newcastle in 2023. Education: LLB (China University of Political Science and Law, 2011), LLM (Leiden University, 2012), LLM (Kyushu University, 2015), LLD (Kyushu University, 2018) Teaching: Course coordinator for Contracts I (2023–2025) Her research explores topics such as indirect expropriation in investment treaties, maritime boundary disputes, and legal frameworks for space resource governance. Recent work includes analysis of China’s territorial claims in the Gulf of Tonkin and the role of social workers in safeguarding elderly welfare in civil litigation. She co-leads projects on space law and lunar mining governance, supported by grants including a CSIRO pre-seed funding (2025) and internal university grants (2024). Grants: $23,500 total funding across four grants focusing on space policy, human rights, and legal education Supervision: Currently co-supervising two PhD candidates on flag state responsibility and lunar mining governance Dr. Wang contributes to interdisciplinary teams addressing global legal challenges, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, through her work on environmental law, outer space regulations, and equitable investment frameworks.

• International Law
• Foreign Investment Law
• International Economic Law
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Lowell Bautista is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, University of Wollongong, and a staff member of the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) within the Faculty of Business and Law. He specializes in Law of the Sea, maritime boundary disputes in the Asia-Pacific, and South China Sea governance. His expertise spans international humanitarian law, environmental law, and maritime security. He holds degrees from the University of the Philippines, Dalhousie University (Canada), and the University of Wollongong. Education: BA in Political Science (cum laude) and LLB from the University of the Philippines, LLM in Marine and Environmental Law from Dalhousie University, and PhD in Law from University of Wollongong. Research interests include territorial and maritime disputes, legal implications of naval warfare, and ocean governance. He advises governments and institutions on maritime law and has contributed to policy frameworks for offshore resources management. He currently edits Marine Policy (Associate Editor) and Asia Pacific Journal of Ocean Law and Policy (Executive Editor). Recent publications focus on legal challenges in maritime autonomy, Timor Sea diplomacy, and Philippine maritime sovereignty. His work bridges legal theory with geopolitical strategy, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. He supervises PhD candidates on topics like South China Sea naval law and offshore petroleum management. Grants include the 2022-2023 DFAT-funded Maritime Consultancy project. His advisory roles extend to confidential legal opinions for governments and private entities in maritime boundary delimitation and resource disputes. Labs/Teams: Active member of ANCORS, collaborating on projects related to ocean resources and security.

• Law of the Sea
• Maritime Boundary Disputes
• International Law
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