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Patrick Butler is a Professor of Marketing and Director of MBA Programs at Monash Business School, Monash University. He joined in July 2015 and holds additional roles such as former Associate Dean of Executive MBA Programs at Melbourne Business School. Previously, he lectured at Trinity College Dublin and Ulster University, and served as a Visiting Professor at Senshu University (Tokyo). His expertise spans marketing strategy, political marketing, and public sector management, with a focus on international development projects involving EU and UN organizations in Russia and Africa. Education Background: Not explicitly stated, but extensive academic and executive experience suggests advanced degrees in marketing and political science. His research interests include political marketing theory, marketing accountability, and the intersection of governance and market strategies. Key areas of exploration include China's political economy, EU integration impacts, and administrative reforms in Ireland. He co-authored Modernising Irish Government: The Politics of Administrative Reform (2007), blending policy analysis with marketing frameworks. In projects, he collaborates on initiatives like Monash Korean Studies Beyond Borders (2023–2028) and Australia and Korea: Building a Secure and Prosperous Asia (2021–2022), emphasizing cross-cultural and geopolitical research. His work bridges academia and industry, with consulting for ANZ Bank, Siemens, and pharmaceutical firms. Grants/Advising: Leads business planning, brand strategy, and market research projects. Active in management development workshops for multinational corporations. Labs/Teams: Collaborates across disciplines in Korean Studies and Asian Studies networks, fostering global academic partnerships.

• Marketing Strategy
• Political Marketing
• Public Sector Management
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Dr. Nigel Rogasch is an ARC Externally-Funded Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide's School of Biomedicine within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He is affiliated with the SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute) and the Adelaide Health & Medical Sciences Building (AHMS). His primary research focuses on combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with neuroimaging techniques (EEG, MRI) to investigate brain dynamics, plasticity, and their roles in healthy and disordered cognition. Research Interests: Understanding mechanisms of working memory and short-term memory Developing TMS-EEG methods to study cortical networks Exploring excitation/inhibition imbalances in schizophrenia and other mental illnesses Modeling how brain stimulation interacts with cortical circuits His work emphasizes translational applications of brain stimulation in clinical settings, such as treating aphasia and autism spectrum disorder. He actively supervises Honours and HDR students in cognitive neuroscience, neurophysiology, and engineering-related fields. Labs & Teams: Brain stimulation, imaging and cognition group at SAHMRI and AHMS.

• Neuroscience
• Brain Stimulation Techniques
• Neuroimaging
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Kelly Lewer serves as a Senior Lecturer in Nursing at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her academic work centers on advancing nursing education through innovative mental health clinical placements and stigma reduction initiatives. Her research spans Nursing Education , Mental Health Nursing , and Stigma Reduction , with significant contributions to Consumer Recovery and Higher Education Pedagogy . She investigates how clinical placements shape nursing students' attitudes toward mental health, their help-seeking behaviors, and the effectiveness of therapeutic recreation interventions. Her work integrates social theory frameworks like Bourdieu's concepts to analyze systemic issues in public health and education. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on mental health clinical placements for pre-registration nursing students, utilizing mixed methods and systematic reviews to evaluate stigma reduction outcomes. She also explores pandemic impacts on mental health recovery, feedback literacy in academic assessment, and historical analyses of social issues like women's safe accommodation. Her collaborative work frequently involves researchers including Christopher Patterson and Lorna Moxham.

• Nursing Education
• Mental Health Nursing
• Stigma Reduction
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Associate Professor Jung-Sook Lee is a faculty member in the School of Social Sciences at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Recognised among Stanford’s Top 2% Researchers in Social Work (2021) and Education (2023), she leads interdisciplinary projects on child well-being, educational equity, and multicultural practice. Education Ph.D. & M.S.W., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA M.Ed. & B.A., Seoul National University, South Korea Research Interests Her work centres on breaking cycles of intergenerational disadvantage through evidence-based social and educational policies. Using quantitative and mixed-methods designs, she explores how poverty, cultural capital, and institutional structures shape children’s life chances. Key themes include: Educational equity and social justice Home-school partnerships in multicultural contexts Outcomes for vulnerable children and families Policy evaluation and program effectiveness Research Trends Across her 2021–2025 publications, Lee bridges sociology of education, social work, and public policy to interrogate fairness perceptions, Indigenous parent engagement, and the impacts of national assessments such as NAPLAN. Her recent studies increasingly integrate technology and culturally responsive frameworks to foster inclusive school environments. Scientific Awards & Fellowships Stanford Top 2% Researcher (Social Work, 2021; Education, 2023) LSAY Research Innovation and Expansion Fund Fellowship (2008-2009) Spencer Fellowship in Education Policy Research (2005-2007) Fulbright Scholarship (2003-2005) Grants & HDR Supervision Lee has secured over AUD $720,000 in ARC Linkage grants and international funding, leading large teams on projects such as Lost in Transition: Young People with Complex Support Needs and Long-term Outcomes of Forgotten Australians . She currently supervises four PhD candidates researching fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, Indigenous family-school partnerships, disability-inclusive education, and school counsellor self-efficacy. Professional Service & Engagement She serves on editorial boards including Children and Youth Services Review and is an active member of The Australian Sociological Association and the Australian Association for Research in Education. Her media contributions span The Australian , TES Magazine , and Impact: Journal of the Chartered College of Teaching .

• Child and youth well-being
• Educational equity
• Social justice
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Zhichao Wang is a Lecturer in the Research School of Accounting at the Australian National University (ANU), part of the College of Business and Economics. He teaches management accounting to master's students and has strong industry connections. His research focuses on management accounting systems, risk management, and behavioral implications of accounting practices. He has received multiple awards, including the 2016 Best Paper Award in Accounting and Finance, and grants such as the 2019 ANU Research School Grant. He holds a PhD from ANU and a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons). Education: PhD, Australian National University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), Australian National University Research Interests: His work explores performance evaluation systems, risk management accounting, and the behavioral aspects of management controls. He employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to address real-world organizational challenges. Awards & Grants: 2016 Best Paper Award (Accounting and Finance Association) 2019 ANU Research School Grant 2018 Accounting and Finance Association of Australia Research Grant 2017 ANU College of Business and Economics Research Grant 2010 School of Accounting Scholarship 2008 Chinese Embassy Award for Academic Excellence Advising & Grants: Registered to supervise PhD students and actively secures grants for research. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical industry applications. Labs/Teams: Serves on the ANU Library Committee representing the Research School of Accounting.

• Management Accounting
• Performance Evaluation Systems
• Risk Management
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Virginia Slaughter is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Queensland, Australia, and Dean of the Graduate School. She founded the Early Cognitive Development Centre, focusing on social and cognitive development in infants and young children, particularly theory-of-mind development and peer interaction skills. Her research spans cultural influences on cognition, autism spectrum disorders, imitation mechanisms, and developmental psychology. She holds prestigious fellowships from the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the Association for Psychological Science. Education: Bachelor of Arts (Institution unspecified) Doctor of Philosophy, University of California-Berkeley Research Interests: Her work explores how infants and children develop social behavior, mental state understanding, and moral reasoning. Key areas include neonatal imitation, cross-cultural theory of mind, and the role of technology (e.g., robots, screens) in learning. She investigates interventions for children with autism and the impact of societal factors like gender expression on child development. Grants and Funding: Over 20 grants including studies on cultural evolution of understanding, imitation in infancy, and sibling influence on children with autism. Notable funders: ARC Discovery Projects, NHMRC, John Templeton Foundation. Awards: Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science Labs and Teams: Leads the Early Cognitive Development Centre, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on projects like UP-BEAT (action-observation training for infants) and animal-assisted interventions for children with autism.

• Cognitive Development
• Social Development
• Theory of Mind
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Dr. Julie Ayre is a behavioral scientist and researcher in the Faculty of Health at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Her work focuses on health literacy, behavior change, and patient-centered care, particularly in diabetes management and vulnerable populations. She holds a PhD from UTS (2020), exploring health literacy's role in diabetes self-management apps. Her research includes developing health-literate action plans, improving communication in primary care, and evaluating virtual care interventions. Leadership: Currently leads the development of the Sydney Health Literacy Lab's online Health Literacy Editor to simplify health materials. Collaborations: Partnered with Western Sydney Diabetes and Diabetes NSW/ACT on health literacy initiatives. Public Health: Conducted studies on pandemic responses (e.g., COVID-19 knowledge in multilingual communities) and AI's role in health communication. Her research interests span health literacy strategies, digital health innovation, and equitable healthcare communication. She frequently collaborates with clinicians, policymakers, and community groups to co-design practical solutions addressing health disparities.

• Health Literacy
• Behavior Change
• Public Health
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Isabel Wang is a Senior Lecturer at the Research School of Accounting within the ANU College of Business and Economics since 2019. Previously, she worked at the University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD from ANU (2014). Her research focuses on auditing, management accounting, and behavioral aspects of fraud, particularly how auditors and accountants assess fraud risks and respond to management pressures. She is also interested in occupational fraud and ethical decision-making. Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) PhD in Accounting from Australian National University (2014) Research interests include counterproductive work behaviors influenced by moral justification, audit fee premiums in Chinese mergers, and ethical climates affecting financial misreporting. Her work frequently explores organizational politics, social networks, and the role of stretch goals in unethical behaviors. She collaborates internationally, with a focus on China’s corporate environment and ethical auditing practices. Supervision of research students is ongoing, though specific advisees are not listed here.

• Auditing
• Management Accounting
• Behavioral Accounting
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Dr. Ho Huynh is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University (ANU), appointed since January 2024. Previously, he held tenured positions as Associate Professor at Texas A&M University-San Antonio and Assistant Professor at Armstrong State University (now Georgia Southern University). He earned his Ph.D. in Social/Health Psychology from the University of California, Riverside, and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Arizona. His research focuses on humility, positive psychology, and their applications in health, education, and social contexts. Key areas include intellectual humility's role in medical decision-making, clinician-patient relationships, minority student success, and celebrity admiration's psychological impacts. He teaches courses in social, health, and positive psychology, alongside research methods. Dr. Huynh's work emphasizes factors promoting well-being and optimal functioning. Notable themes include how humility influences health behaviors (e.g., vaccination attitudes), team leadership in sports, and social comparison stress among minority students. He collaborates on projects like the Many Labs 2 replication study and currently leads research on misinformation resilience at ANU. His articles explore humility’s effects on stigma reduction, pandemic mask usage, and student stress mitigation. He actively recruits PhD students for his research team, fostering interdisciplinary inquiry into psychological mechanisms driving health and academic outcomes.

• Humility
• Positive Psychology
• Health Psychology
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Benedict Carey is a Casual Academic in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and a doctoral candidate at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg (HfMT Hamburg, Germany). His academic career includes teaching roles at National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney School of Architecture, and UNSW School of Art and Design. He has extensive experience in audio engineering, lighting design, and computer technology in academic and performance settings. His research focuses on the intersection of music technology and digital media, including projects like the 'Sonic Environments for Healing' initiative at UKE Hamburg and the development of the 'Huosphere' networked light/sound system. Key technical areas include virtual reality interfaces for music composition, networked notation systems, and real-time spectral analysis applications. His work bridges music production, human-computer interaction, and therapeutic sound design. Benedict has taught courses in programming, sound design, and music technology at multiple institutions, including courses on interactive media at HfMT Hamburg. His funded research interests span IoT applications in music, machine learning for composition, and rapid prototyping in digital media. Notable collaborations include DAAD exchange projects on internet-based music performance and a German-Australian-US research network for innovative composition systems.

• Music Production
• Digital Signal Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
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Sarah Clement is an Associate Professor in Environmental Policy at the Fenner School of Environment & Society , part of the ANU College of Science. She holds affiliations with the University of Western Australia (Adjunct Associate Professor) and the University of Liverpool (Honorary Senior Research Fellow). Her research focuses on governance and policy responses to environmental challenges, including biodiversity conservation, climate change, and urban sustainability. She has extensive experience in interdisciplinary research, spanning academia, government, and private sectors. Education : BSc and PhD in Environmental Science and Policy. She is part of the 2025 Superstars of STEM programme. Research Themes : Governance and the Anthropocene : Examines transformative governance for biodiversity, wildfires, and climate change. Projects include 'Fire and Transformation: Building capacity to manage Australian Bushfires' (ARC DECRA) and public perception studies on prescribed burning. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) : Focuses on urban green infrastructure, equitable access to greenspaces, and health outcomes. She co-led the Urban GreenUP project (EU Horizon2020) and contributed to the IUCN NBS standards. Publications & Engagement : Over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including her 2021 monograph Governing the Anthropocene . Her work bridges science-policy interfaces, emphasizing participatory approaches and equity. Grants & Projects : ANU Futures Scheme 2023–2028: $1.5M for wildfire governance research. Australian Research Council DECRA (2021–2025): $450K for bushfire policy analysis. Students & Collaborations : Supervised over 70 students, including 8 HDR completions. Active in initiatives like GroundsWell (urban health equity) and the Global Biodiversity Framework reforms. Awards : 2025 Superstars of STEM (Science and Technology Australia).

• Environmental Governance
• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
• Nature-Based Solutions
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Paul Harrison, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at Deakin University's Business School where he serves as Director of the MBA Program and Co-Director of the Better Consumption Lab. His academic work spans consumer behavior, marketing, public policy, and behavioral science, with a focus on how marketing and advertising influence decision-making in health, essential services, and arts contexts. Deakin University, PhD in Consumer Behaviour (2005) University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Arts (1994) Dr. Harrison's research examines the psychology of emotional and rational behavior, particularly how it affects consumption patterns in areas like health, sustainability, and social justice. His work bridges academic theory with practical applications, addressing real-world challenges through the lens of consumer behavior. He frequently collaborates with organizations seeking to understand human decision-making in relation to consumption, with particular expertise in macro-marketing issues and behavioral change. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions across multiple domains. The articles reveal a strong pattern of interdisciplinary research connecting consumer behavior with healthcare outcomes, ethical marketing practices, and policy implications. Key trends include investigations into aged care decision-making, digital engagement with arts, obesity prevention, and the psychological mechanisms behind consumer vulnerability. Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Dr. Harrison maintains active engagement with industry through consulting roles with organizations including Nestle, the Therapeutic Goods Administration, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and eBay. His board memberships reflect his commitment to applying academic insights to real-world problems, including serving on the Consumer Policy Research Centre, the auDA Advisory Committee, and previously chairing the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. He is also the host of the podcast 'It's Not Real!' and has been a regular contributor to ABC Radio National programming. As Co-Director of the Better Consumption Lab, Dr. Harrison leads research initiatives focused on transforming consumption practices to be healthier, more sustainable, and socially just. The lab serves as a hub for collaboration between academia, industry, and government agencies seeking evidence-based insights into consumer behavior.

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing
• Behavioral Science
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Dr. Carmen Lucas is a Part-time Lecturer at Flinders University, affiliated with the College of Business, Government and Law and the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. Her research focuses on eyewitness identification, predecision metacognition, and autism-related cognitive processes. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (University Medal, 2011; Australian Postgraduate Award, 2013) Her work explores the intersection of metacognition, emotion recognition, and theory of mind in autistic individuals, alongside forensic psychology studies on memory encoding and face matching. Recent publications analyze autism-related empathy, suspect-filler similarity in lineups, and metacognitive awareness. Dr. Lucas maintains an ORCID (0000-0002-7984-8068) and has an h-index of 78. Her research has been cited in Scopus and featured in news outlets like Autism Research and Psychology, Public Policy and Law .

• Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
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Rhonda Brown is an Honorary Associate Professor at the Australian National University (ANU) School of Medicine and Psychology, serving as course convener and lecturer in Health Psychology and Clinical Health Psychology. Her 20+ year career spans research positions at Royal North Shore Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and the University of New England (2004-2011), following postdoctoral training at Louisiana State University under a National Institute of Mental Health Fellowship. Education: PhD in Biological & Behavioural Sciences, University of New South Wales National Institute of Mental Health Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Behavioral Neuropharmacology, Louisiana State University Research Focus: Brown investigates psychiatric-physical symptom comorbidity in chronic illness, emphasizing anxiety/depression, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and obesity. Her work examines stress-coping-outcome pathways in chronic illness populations, autism spectrum disorder social support utilization, and healthcare provider stress during critical communication (e.g., breaking bad news). Methodologically, she employs longitudinal and cross-sectional designs across clinical and non-clinical samples. Publication Trends: Recent work demonstrates interdisciplinary reach—spanning multiple sclerosis rehabilitation (MSWDQ development), postpartum mental health predictors, tango dance interventions for affective symptoms, and cannabis-anxiety-stress interactions. Her research consistently identifies mediators/moderators in stress-illness relationships while innovating therapeutic approaches like dance therapy for visual impairment and insomnia. Teaching & Service: She actively shapes ANU's Health Psychology curriculum, building on prior University of Sydney Graduate Medical Program experience. Though no formal advising or grant details are provided, her publication record indicates sustained research leadership in clinical health psychology.

• Chronic Illness
• Psychiatric-Physical Comorbidity
• Stress and Coping
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Dr Ruth Fisher is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Engineering and Sustainability within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) . She is an Education-Focused Academic dedicated to inspiring students about sustainability and the positive impacts of environmental engineering. Education: PhD (2018) – Investigating odour emissions from biosolids processing in wastewater treatment plants. Research Interests: Dr Fisher’s research integrates chemical engineering principles with systems thinking to improve the sustainability and performance of waste management systems. She focuses on: Odour measurement, modelling and management across wastewater and biosolids processing trains. Life-cycle assessment of biosolids treatment technologies. Nutrient recovery and circular-economy approaches in municipal wastewater treatment. Environmental impacts of emerging contaminants such as microfibres from textiles. Stakeholder engagement and sensory science to translate odour science into practical community-focused solutions. Publication Trends: Between 2016 and 2025 Dr Fisher has produced a prolific body of work (>30 outputs) that charts the evolution of odour science from fundamental identification of volatile sulfur and organic compounds toward holistic sustainability frameworks coupling LCA, nutrient recovery and community engagement. Recent work expands beyond biosolids to synthetic-turf emissions and textile microfibre release, demonstrating a broadening portfolio aimed at system-level environmental protection. Scientific Awards: No specific honours, medals or fellowships are mentioned in the supplied text. Advising & Grants: While individual students are not named, Dr Fisher actively mentors coursework and research students as part of her education-focused role. Her research has been supported by the CRC for Low Carbon Living project RP2008 “Beneficial Reuse of Biosolids”, and she has collaborated with industry partners including Sydney Water, Hunter Water, and Suez , leveraging these partnerships to create real-world impact and student placement opportunities. Laboratories & Teams: Dr Fisher is a core member of the Odour Laboratory at UNSW, working alongside Professor Richard Stuetz and interdisciplinary teams spanning environmental engineers, chemists, sensory scientists and social researchers. The group maintains advanced GC-MS/Olfactometry facilities and flux-chamber systems to quantify and characterise odorous emissions from wastewater, biosolids, recycled-water schemes and emerging materials such as synthetic turf.

• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainability
• Waste Management Systems
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