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Dr Bhishna Bajracharya is an Associate Professor of Urban Planning at Bond University's Faculty of Society & Design. He previously taught at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) for over 12 years and worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the Australian National University. His research focuses on urban sustainability, disaster resilience, and master-planned communities. Education: PhD in Urban Planning, University of Hawaii (200?) MURP in Urban Planning, University of Hawaii BArch in Architecture, Delhi University Research Interests: Smart cities and infrastructure Disaster management and community resilience Transit-oriented development Climate change adaptation Sustainable campus design Knowledge-based regional economies Recent Research Trends: His recent work emphasizes cross-border planning (e.g., Gold Coast Airport integration), megaproject governance, and innovative disaster management frameworks. He frequently collaborates with governments and NGOs to bridge research and policy gaps. Awards & Grants: Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grant for community narratives in urban planning Emergency Queensland grant for disaster governance research Advising & Partnerships: Supervising PhD students in urban planning Collaborations with QUT's Creative Industries faculty Member of Bond University's Sustainability Committee Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Comparative Construction Research at Bond University, focusing on global urban challenges.

• Urban Planning
• Disaster Management
• Master Planned Communities
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Professor Sarah Bekessy is a leading interdisciplinary conservation scientist at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS). She leads the ICON Science research group, focusing on urban biodiversity conservation, human behavior in conservation, and nature-positive urban design. Her work integrates ecological modeling, social sciences, and policy to address biodiversity challenges. She holds an ARC Future Fellowship (2014-2020) and has secured over AUD 12 million in research funding. Her research interests include biodiversity-sensitive urban design (BSUD), conservation psychology, and spatial conservation planning. Key contributions include the BSUD protocol adopted by governments and developers worldwide, and co-developing methodologies for the UN Cities with Nature program. She advises organizations such as WWF, Bush Heritage Australia, and the Living Building Challenge. Prof. Bekessy has authored highly cited papers (H-index 50) in journals like Conservation Biology and Nature Communications. Awards include the RMIT Media Star Award (2022/23) and the City of Melbourne Design Challenge (2020). She is engaged in teaching, supervising 8 postdocs and 8 postgraduates, and actively contributes to conservation policy through roles like Lead Councillor of The Biodiversity Council. Her research spans urban ecology, threatened species management, and environmental decision-making, with a focus on bridging science and practice. Recent projects include investigating nature-based solutions for loneliness reduction and sustainable coffee systems. She emphasizes 'everyday nature' experiences in cities and advocates for measurable 'nature-positive' development frameworks.

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Urban Ecology
• Environmental Decision Making
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Dr Jonathan Baker is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy at the Adelaide Business School , part of the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics at the University of Adelaide. He previously served as Director of the Yunus Centre for Business, Sustainability & Social Impact (2022-2023) and has held academic positions at Auckland University of Technology, University of Auckland, and guest professorship at University of Bayreuth. His research focuses on Interdisciplinary intersections of markets, strategy, and social impact Market-shaping strategies Sustainability and circularity transitions UN Sustainable Development Goals (9, 11, 12) Systemic business model perspectives Dr Baker's work appears in top journals including Industrial Marketing Management , Journal of Business Research , and Marketing Theory . He serves on the Editorial Review Board of Industrial Marketing Management (ABDC A*). Scientific Awards Excellence Early Career Researcher Award (ANZAM-European Management Journal, 2023) Emerging Career Researcher Award (Adelaide Business School, 2023) As a principal supervisor, he welcomes PhD/MPhil candidates interested in market shaping, sustainability transitions, or social entrepreneurship. His methodology emphasizes qualitative research and ecosystem-level analysis.

• Market Shaping
• Social Impact
• Sustainability
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Professor Shaun Bond is the Frank Finn Professor of Finance at the UQ Business School, University of Queensland. He has held prior positions as the West Shell Professor of Real Estate at the University of Cincinnati (Director of the UC Real Estate Center) and as a lecturer at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Land Economy. He has also served as a visiting professor at Pennsylvania State University and George Washington University. Education: PhD and MPhil in Economics from the University of Cambridge; Bachelor of Economics (First Class Honours) from the University of Queensland. Research Interests: Real estate finance, financial economics, investment and risk management, and financial econometrics. Publications: Over 33 works including 28 journal articles, 2 book chapters, and 2 conference publications, focusing on real estate markets, financial forecasting, and ESG integration. Funding: Current Macoun Research Scholar Program (2021–2025); recent grants from Queensland Government and QIC Limited for short-term rental regulation and investment management research. Supervision: Available for PhD supervision in real estate asset pricing and financial market sentiment.

• Real Estate Finance
• Financial Economics
• Investment and Risk Management
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Hue Hwa Au Yong is a Senior Lecturer at the Monash Business School's Banking & Finance Impact Labs. Her research focuses on corporate governance, capital management, and risk strategies, with notable contributions on gender diversity's impact on board effectiveness and green innovation drivers. She has held leadership roles including Department PhD Program Director (2014-2017) and coordinates the GARNET research network (2020-2023). Her work bridges theory and practice through ARC-funded projects examining shareholder protections, Asian financial exposures, and retail investor behavior. Key findings include the critical mass theory for board gender diversity and the role of dual-holders in corporate governance. Awards include the E. Yetton Prize 2017 and Monash's Teaching Excellence recognition. Teaching specializations include corporate finance, financial markets, and institutional theory. Research outputs span top journals like Journal of Banking and Finance, with recent focus on ESG compliance and equity raising practices. Active in grant reviewing and international collaborations, her work contributes to UN SDGs related to responsible consumption and economic equity.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Capital Management
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Associate Professor Anton Didenko is a leading academic at UNSW Sydney's School of Private & Commercial Law, specializing in FinTech regulation, banking law, and central bank digital currencies (CBDC). He holds law degrees from Russia and the UK, including an MJur and DPhil from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on CBDC design, regulatory sandboxes, open banking frameworks, and cybersecurity in finance. University Affiliation: UNSW Sydney Key Academic Roles: Author of Banking Law in Australia (11th ed, 2024) and lead author of Customer Data Sharing Frameworks (2024) Global Engagement: Adviser to G20, Asian Development Bank, and UN agencies Research Interests: - CBDC policy and design implications - Regulatory frameworks for FinTech innovation - Cybersecurity in financial systems - Transnational commercial law and secured transactions - Open data and customer consent mechanisms Recent Articles: Focus on CBDC adoption in Pacific economies, weaponization of digital currencies in geopolitical conflicts, and comparative analysis of blockchain liabilities. His work bridges legal, technological, and policy dimensions of financial innovation. Awards : Australian Academic of the Year in Digital Finance (2023) Advising & Grants: - No listed advisees - Collaborations include Asian Development Bank-funded Pacific CBDC studies - Co-authored policy reports for UN Capital Development Fund and CPA Australia Labs/Teams: - Editor-in-Chief of the Cape Town Convention Journal - Co-leader of UNSW's FinTech regulation research initiatives

• Banking and Finance Law
• FinTech Regulation
• Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)
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Duc Giang Nguyen is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Applied Finance , Macquarie University. His research focuses on finance, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and the role of social networks in financial decision-making. Role: Senior Lecturer in Applied Finance Institution: Macquarie University Research Interests: Nguyen's work explores how social capital and network structures influence venture capital investments, M&A outcomes, and entrepreneurial firm success. His studies analyze product market competition, payment methods in acquisitions, and global venture capital trends. Recent Publications: His recent contributions include analyses of social capital in M&A transactions, venture capital payment strategies, and global investment patterns linked to social networks. Collaborations: Nguyen collaborates with scholars like Thanh H. Nguyen, Y. Wang, H. Pham, and M. Pham, focusing on interdisciplinary intersections of finance, social networks, and corporate governance.

• Finance
• Venture Capital
• Mergers and Acquisitions
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Helen Sullivan is the Dean of the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific and a leading scholar in public policy and political sociology. She holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham and has held senior academic and leadership roles globally, including founding the Melbourne School of Government and directing the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU. Her research focuses on governance collaboration, state-society relationships, and urban policy, with notable contributions to understanding public participation and policy reform. Education: BA (Modern History & Political Science, University of Birmingham), MA (Women’s Studies, University of York), PhD (Public Policy, University of Birmingham). Research Interests: State-society dynamics, governance collaboration, urban governance, citizen participation, policy innovation, and leadership in complex systems. Her work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing policy impact and translational research through initiatives like MSoGLabs. Key Contributions: Co-designed the University of Birmingham’s Policy Commission Program, led the Commission on Local Public Service Reform, and established the Melbourne School of Government. She has authored/co-authored nine books and over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with her 2022 book Collaboration and Public Policy shortlisted for the WJM Mackenzie Prize. Her work has received international awards, including the Kooiman Award (2008) and the Public Management Research Association Best Paper (2014). Leadership & Engagement: Elected to the Australian Academy of Social Sciences (2024), served on editorial boards of journals like Public Administration and Local Government Studies , and advised governments globally. She chairs the Sir Roland Wilson Foundation Board and has consulted for public, private, and civil society sectors. Grants & Projects: Secured £6M+ in funding from UK and Australian research councils, including projects on radicalisation, infrastructure risks, and social licensing in energy industries. Current projects include managing social risks of major infrastructure and analyzing Australia’s energy sources. Labs & Initiatives: Founded MSoGLabs at Melbourne School of Government to translate research into policy impact. Collaborates internationally on urban governance and austerity’s effects through projects like New Developments in Urban Governance .

• Public Policy
• Political Science
• Urban Governance
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Adjunct Professor Martin Locke is affiliated with the Business School at the University of Sydney, specializing in transport policy and urban planning through the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies. His work focuses on infrastructure development, toll systems, and public policy related to urban mobility. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text. His research interests include transportation economics, infrastructure governance, and the intersection of public policy with large-scale transport projects. He has frequently commented on high-profile projects such as WestConnex, Sydney Metro West Line, and toll road reforms in the Sydney metropolitan area. Professor Locke’s media engagements span major outlets like The Sydney Morning Herald, Guardian Australia, ABC Radio, and Channel Seven, emphasizing his role as a critical voice in evaluating transport infrastructure’s societal impact. He has consistently highlighted issues such as incompatible metro systems, toll standardization, and the financial implications of large-scale projects.

• Transportation Policy
• Urban Planning
• Infrastructure Development
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Rico Piehler is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Marketing within Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. His academic journey began at the University of Bremen, Germany, where he studied Business Studies and Economics before earning his Doctor of Economics and Social Sciences (summa cum laude) in 2010. Education: Doctor of Economics and Social Sciences (2010), University of Bremen Diplom-Ökonom (2005), University of Bremen Research Interests: Internal & Employer Branding Brand Communication & Social Media Marketing City Branding & Brand Competitiveness Academic-Practitioner Gap Rico's research focuses on developing robust branding frameworks with practical applications, particularly in measuring brand competitiveness and advancing internal branding strategies. His work spans academic-practitioner collaborations, with recent projects addressing the academic-practitioner gap in branding research. Rico's publications in journals like Journal of Product & Brand Management and European Journal of Marketing reflect his expertise in branding theory and practice. He emphasizes actionable insights through co-authored textbooks and practitioner-focused articles. Scientific awards include multiple Best Paper Awards at ANZMAC conferences (2018, 2021, 2023) and recognition as a Highly Commended Finalist in Macquarie University's 2023 Vice-Chancellor's Learning and Teaching Awards. He supervises PhD and Master of Research students in branding-related topics, applying a research-led teaching philosophy that combines enthusiasm with academic rigor. Rico actively contributes to academic leadership as Associate Editor for Journal of Product & Brand Management and through editorial board memberships. He collaborates with industry partners like Deutsche Post DHL and Deutsche Telekom, addressing strategic branding challenges such as brand positioning and identity development.

• Internal Branding
• Employer Branding
• Brand Communication
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Professor Julien Barbara is a political economist and academic at The Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs. He holds the academic rank of Professor and serves as Director within the School. His research focuses on Pacific politics, democracy, governance, and climate change adaptation. He has extensive experience in foreign policy roles with Australia’s DFAT and AusAID, including diplomatic postings and leadership in regional initiatives like RAMSI. Professor Barbara’s qualifications include a BCom (Hons) and PhD from the University of Melbourne. His research interests span elections, political participation, climate policy, institutional reform, and developmental leadership. He has conducted studies across the Pacific on topics such as Samoa’s political attitudes, Vanuatu’s collective action challenges, and urbanization dynamics in Melanesia. He leads collaborative projects like the Pacific Attitudes Survey, analyzing public opinion in Samoa, Vanuatu, and Timor-Leste. His work emphasizes translating research into policy, with projects funded by Australian government and private sector partners. Notable outputs include analyses of gender leadership in Samoa, climate change perception studies, and frameworks for impactful research programs. Professor Barbara has advised on governance reforms, electoral strategies, and development initiatives. His contributions include mentoring programs for women leaders and studies on post-conflict university roles in Solomon Islands. He maintains partnerships with regional institutions and international organizations to advance policy-relevant scholarship in the Asia Pacific.

• Pacific Politics
• Democracy & Governance
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Professor Tony Jan leads the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimisation (AIRO) at Torrens University Australia's Design and Creative Technology school. He holds a PhD in Computing Science from the University of Technology Sydney (2004) and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Western Australia (1999). His research focuses on federated machine learning for IoT security, ensembled machine learning for real-time applications, cognitive machines for human-centric computing, and smart sensor networks for healthcare and security. He has secured ARC grants and industry partnerships with NVIDIA, IBM, and Microsoft. Awards include the 2024 SEI Global Academic Excellence Award and the 2023 Torrens University Excellence Award. Research collaborations span global partners, with contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals in education and industry. His work bridges academia and industry, expanding AI program enrollments by 2,000+ students and enhancing student satisfaction by 15%. He advises PhD students on topics like IIoT cybersecurity and smart cities, and has produced over 97 publications since 1999. Education: PhD (UTS, 2004), BEng (UWA, 1999) Research Themes: AI for Industry 5.0, Cybersecurity, Smart Cities, Healthcare Technology Key Partnerships: NVIDIA, CIMIC, Palo Alto Networks Recent Projects: Federated learning for health IoT, drone vision intelligence, ransomware detection His work emphasizes ethical AI adoption in design and healthcare, with publications exploring AI ethics, generative AI applications, and sustainable technology integration.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Machine Learning
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Professor Kim Alexander is a distinguished academic and clinician in Cancer Nursing at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), leading the School of Nursing's research initiatives. Her work spans personalized cancer care, genomics, and symptom management, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life. She holds joint appointments at St Vincent's Private Hospital and chairs key committees such as the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia Research Committee. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health), QUT Master of Education (Higher Education), QUT Graduate Certificates in Business (Philanthropy), Academic Practice, and Health Science, QUT Bachelor of Nursing and Public Health, QUT Research Interests: Professor Alexander's research integrates clinical practice with innovative methodologies, including systematic reviews, RCTs, and mixed-methods approaches. Key areas include genomic applications in cancer care, patient-reported outcomes (PROs), and tailoring interventions to improve survivorship. Her work emphasizes translational research and industry collaboration, such as enhancing St Vincent's Hospital's research capacity through strategic partnerships. Awards: 2015 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Learning & Teaching National/international recognition in cancer genomics and survivorship Grants & Industry: She collaborates with organizations like QLD Health and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Recent projects include the iPROMOS implementation study and EVEREST energy conservation trial, demonstrating her commitment to real-world healthcare impact. Labs & Teams: Active member of QUT's Centre for Healthcare Transformation and Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre , fostering interdisciplinary research networks.

• Cancer Nursing
• Genomics
• Personalized Health Care
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Dr. Catherine Gilbert is a Lecturer at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. Her research focuses on statutory planning systems, regulatory reforms impacting housing affordability, and challenges faced by essential workers. She holds a PhD and MURP from the University of Sydney, an MA from King's College London, and a BA from Queen's University. Affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute, her work explores housing policy, urban planning, and social equity in Australian cities. Key research areas include planning systems' role in housing diversity, policy design for affordable housing, and the interplay between urban development and workforce distribution. She has led multiple projects funded by AHURI and the ARC, addressing topics like key worker housing affordability and pandemic-era housing stimulus strategies. Her recent work highlights the spatial mismatch between essential workers' housing and workplaces, advocating for policy interventions to ensure equitable urban growth. Gilbert has contributed to influential reports such as 'Options to Improve Key Worker Access to Home Ownership' (2018) and 'Tracking the Housing Situation of Essential Workers' (2023). She collaborates with governments, industry, and community partners, emphasizing practical policy solutions. Grants include studies on private-sector involvement in social housing (AHURI, 2021) and urban recovery strategies post-pandemic. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her work has significant societal impact. Her teaching and supervision focus on urban planning and housing policy, with notable contributions to interdisciplinary research teams. She is part of the University's efforts to address urban challenges through collaborative, evidence-based approaches. Media engagements include analyses in The Conversation and domain.com.au on housing affordability and urban policy.

• Urban Planning
• Housing Policy
• Affordable Housing
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Svenja Keele is a Lecturer in Human Geography at Monash University, specializing in climate change adaptation, urban resilience, and the political economies of environmental governance. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne and has extensive professional experience in environmental policy, sustainability strategies, and climate risk management across multiple sectors. Education: PhD, University of Melbourne Masters of Environment, University of Melbourne Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Melbourne Research Interests: Keele’s work examines the intersections of government, business, and expertise in shaping climate adaptation policies. Key themes include climate services markets, urban resilience, disaster governance, and the geographies of marketization. Her methodologies blend qualitative and quantitative approaches, with a focus on spatial inequalities. Projects & Collaborations: Leading projects on commercial climate services mapping and urban resilience market analysis. Collaborations with organizations like the Lloyds Register Foundation and Arup on critical infrastructure resilience. Past roles at the Australian-German Energy Transition Hub and Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute. Awards: Annual Award for Post-Doctoral Scholars (2017) Sustainability Leaders Fellowship (2013) Teaching Excellence Awards in Geography (2016, 2017) Teaching: Courses include APG5122 Corporate Sustainability and ENS5020 Perspectives on Sustainability. Future Work: Ongoing projects focus on consultants’ roles in climate politics and emerging markets in urban resilience. Her research bridges academic inquiry with practical policy advice for governments and private sectors.

• Climate Adaptation
• Climate Services
• Urban Resilience
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