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• Adolescent health
• Alcohol
• Biostatistics
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Associate Professor Tim Slade is affiliated with the Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney and serves as a core member of The Matilda Centre . His research focuses on adolescent health, alcohol use, mental health epidemiology, and substance use prevention. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Key Themes: Neurosciences and Mental Health His work employs integrative data analysis across four Australasian cohort studies and develops machine learning models for risky alcohol use prediction. Recent publications examine cross-national mental health trends, parental supply of alcohol, and trauma-substance use comorbidities. Scientific contributions include: Advancing diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders Mapping psychopathology hierarchies using symptom-level analysis Investigating age-period-cohort effects on alcohol behaviors Developing adaptive assessment tools for psychological distress He supervises research student Zachary Bryant on MDMA and mental health studies, and collaborates on longitudinal cohort analyses like the RADAR study . Current projects explore digital prevention programs (Climate Schools, Health4Life) and trauma-informed interventions.

• Patient-Centered Research
• Women's Health
• Health Policy
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Angela Todd is Research Director at Sydney Health Partners, affiliated with the University of Sydney. She leads research platforms focusing on optimizing innovation and enabling research governance. Her roles include strategic planning, policy development, and supporting consumer-involvement in healthcare research. She is a member of the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies and the Charles Perkins Centre. Her research emphasizes patient-centered approaches, particularly in maternity care and early child development. Key areas include improving women’s birth experiences, health policy informed by research, and reducing disparities in healthcare access. She has collaborated across government, hospitals, and NGOs in Australia and Canada. Publications span maternal health, consumer engagement, and healthcare quality improvement. Notable work includes studies on patient-staff interactions, cultural identity in maternity care, and strategies to reduce caesarean section rates. Recent grants include projects to enhance clinical trial participation awareness and strengthen research infrastructure. Angela has secured grants from federal and state health bodies, including the Medical Research Future Fund and NSW Health. Her leadership in interdisciplinary research teams drives translational outcomes addressing health service priorities.

• Mental Health Promotion
• Refugee Health
• Health Policy Implementation
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Dr. Gabriela Uribe Guajardo is a Research Fellow at the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data within the Sydney School of Public Health . She currently manages the Centre of Research Excellence for Integrated Community-Care for People with Complex Multi-morbidities Project , focusing on improving health outcomes through stakeholder engagement and policy innovation. Her work bridges mental health promotion, comorbidity management, and culturally competent care delivery. Research Focus: Mental health interventions for at-risk populations, health policy frameworks, and integration of care systems Collaborators: NSW Health, Population Health Services, and local health districts Her research spans mental health promotion, comorbidity training programs, and refugee health literacy. Recent work evaluates global frameworks for local integrated care adoption and geospatial disparities in service implementation. Awards include Australian Postgraduate Award (2014) and NSW Mental Health Commission recognitions. She has contributed to systematic reviews on refugee mental health and comorbidity interventions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across journals like BMC Psychiatry and SSM - Population Health .

• Reproductive Health
• Clinical Epidemiology
• Infertility Treatments
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Dr Rui Wang is a Senior Research Fellow at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney. He transitioned from Obstetrics and Gynaecology to clinical epidemiology in 2015, focusing on improving reproductive health through evidence-based interventions. His work spans infertility treatments, clinical trial methodology, and economic evaluations in healthcare. He holds a membership in the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, emphasizing global health relevance. Research Interests: Optimization of assisted reproductive technologies Economic evaluations of fertility treatments Prediction models for preterm birth and pre-eclampsia Research integrity and guideline development Systematic reviews and meta-analyses Key Projects: Developing gonadotropin dose selection models for IVF Assessing embryo transfer strategies via randomized trials Evaluating cost-effectiveness frameworks for infertility treatments Grants: Recipient of a 2021 NHMRC Investigator Grant for personalized approaches to assisted reproductive technology outcomes. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, collaborating on global infertility research initiatives.

• Environmental Social Science
• Social-Ecological Systems
• Conservation Biology
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Dr. Jasmine Pearson is a Research Fellow in Private Land Conservation at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS). Her work focuses on social-ecological systems, particularly assessing socio-cultural, economic, and ecological benefits of private protected areas through the ARC Linkage Project 'More than a reserve?'. She holds expertise in relational values, human-nature connections, gender dynamics, and Indigenous/local knowledge systems. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 15 (Life on Land), 3 (Good Health), 13 (Climate Action), and 11 (Sustainable Cities). Teaching experience includes delivering lectures on Climate Change, Indigenous Knowledge, and Environmental Humanities across undergraduate/postgraduate levels. She co-designed 'Valuing nature: reflecting on transdisciplinary methods' at Leuphana University, Germany. Supervision opportunities are available for students exploring social capital in private conservation contexts. UN SDGs Focused: 15, 3, 13, 11 Research Projects: ARC Linkage Project on private protected areas Professional Links: ORCID, Google Scholar, LinkedIn Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing equity, justice, and participatory methods in conservation governance.

Debaditya AcharyaView profile

Lecturer

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• 3D Building Modelling
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Dr. Debaditya Acharya is a Lecturer in Geospatial Science at RMIT University's School of Science, where he teaches Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry. His research focuses on computer vision, machine learning, and 3D building modeling, with applications in indoor localization, augmented reality, and LiDAR technologies. He holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne (Australia), where his thesis addressed visual sensing for infrastructure-free indoor positioning using 3D models. Prior to his current role, he worked as a CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellow in the Machine Learning & AI Future Science Platform and as a postdoctoral researcher at RMIT, focusing on fisheries anomaly detection and food automation via deep learning. Key projects include developing the ISPRS benchmark for indoor modeling, 3D reconstruction of the Royal Exhibition Building using LiDAR, and pedestrian tracking frameworks for the Queen Victoria Market. His work emphasizes open-source solutions for spatial digital twins and geospatial data integration in data-scarce regions. Debaditya is actively involved in supervising research students at the Masters and PhD levels, particularly in smart city frameworks leveraging digital twins, IoT, and augmented reality applications.

• Financial Planning
• Wealth Management
• Behavioral Finance
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Professor Abdullahi Dahir Ahmed is a leading academic in financial planning, wealth management, and financial services at RMIT University. As Head of the Department of Financial Planning and Tax within the School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain (College of Business and Law), his research focuses on behavioral finance, governance of financial institutions, capital market development, and the impact of financial technology in developing economies. He is a committee member of the Financial Planning Academic Forum, advancing university-level financial planning programs. His teaching includes postgraduate courses on financial advisory practices, managing financial institutions, and research methods. Research Interests: Behavioral finance, corporate governance, international banking, risk management, sustainable finance, and financial technology innovations. His work spans asset pricing, microstructure of financial markets, and emerging market corporations. Recent Research Trends: Projects include analyzing financial literacy’s impact on performance measurement systems, the economic and environmental effects of organic agriculture in Vietnam, and China’s influence on global emerging markets. His studies often address transparency, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border financial dynamics. Awards: No specific awards listed, but his contributions to financial planning education and research are widely recognized. Advising & Grants: Supervised 5 current and 7 completed PhD students. Engaged in industry projects focusing on financial inclusion, IFRS innovations, and banking challenges. Lab/Teams: Leads departmental initiatives in financial planning and tax, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects within the College of Business and Law.

Kathryn HassellView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Environmental Science and Management
• Ecology
• Biochemistry and Cell Biology
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Dr. Kathryn Hassell is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Science at RMIT University, focusing on environmental science and aquatic organism health. Her research examines pollution impacts on fish reproduction and early development, with a focus on micropollutants in freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems. She leads projects on stormwater wetlands, sewage contamination, and recycled water effects, collaborating with Melbourne Water and other organizations. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating Environmental Sampling and Analysis and The Hydrosphere , while also contributing to courses in marine biology, ecotoxicology, and environmental chemistry. She actively supervises Science Project, Honours, Masters, and PhD students, offering expertise in aquatic ecotoxicology and environmental monitoring. Research Interests: Bioaccumulation, ecotoxicology, water quality assessment, and sustainable environmental management Key Projects: Melbourne Water sediment quality studies, micropollutant investigations in stormwater systems, and sewage spill impact analyses Professional Memberships: President of Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Australasia Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean Water), 12 (Responsible Consumption), 13 (Climate Action), and 14 (Life Below Water). Recent studies include microbial community analysis in wetlands and pesticide contamination tracking in urban catchments.

Mali ABDOLLAHIANView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistical Quality Control
• Public Health Monitoring
• Environmental Trends Analysis
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Associate Professor Mali Abdollahian is an academic in the School of Science at RMIT University. She holds a Master's in Applied Mathematics and Astronomy and a PhD in Statistical Quality Control from University College Cardiff, UK. As an Associate Professor, she also serves as Program Manager for the Master of Analytics and Master of Statistics and Operations Research programs, and is a member of the System Modelling and Optimisation discipline. Education : PhD in Statistical Quality Control, University College Cardiff, UK Master's in Applied Mathematics and Astronomy, University College Cardiff, UK Research Interests : Dr. Abdollahian's work focuses on statistical quality control, performance analysis, and quality assurance in public health, environment, and industry. Her research includes developing interventions to reduce maternal/neonatal mortality, childhood diabetes, and obesity. She applies machine learning and statistical models to public health challenges and environmental sustainability. Grants and Projects : Optimizing disaster relief operations during floods Predicting maternal risk levels using machine learning Modeling diabetes onset in Saudi Arabia Sustainable cooling systems using solar energy Labs/Teams : She collaborates with the System Modelling and Optimisation discipline and industry partners on projects addressing environmental and public health challenges.

Shahrzad Roohy GoharView profile

Lecturer

• Environmental Sustainability
• Business Process Management (BPM)
• Information Systems
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Shahrzad Roohy Gohar is a full-time Lecturer in Business Information Systems at the School of Business, University of Queensland. Her expertise spans Environmental Sustainability and Information Systems, Business Process Management (BPM), and Cognitive Effectiveness of Visual Notations. She holds a PhD (under examination), a Master's in Information Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Research focuses include measuring Environmental Performance Indicators (EPI) in business processes, designing intelligent systems for organizational environmental impact, and exploring mental healthcare management in Australia. Methodologically, she applies Design Science, case studies, experiments, and interviews. Teaching experience includes Information Systems fundamentals, BPM, and IS analysis/design at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She integrates research insights into curricula to enhance student practical skills. Academic service includes roles as Executive Officer (Funding Chair) for AISWN and peer review for journals like Australasian Journal of Information Systems and Communications of the Association for Information Systems . Recognized with an AIS leadership award.

Jeremy De ValckView profile

Research Fellow

• Environmental Economics
• Natural Resource Management
• Ecosystem Services Valuation
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Dr. Jeremy De Valck is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Business and Law, CQUniversity Australia, with affiliations to the Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre (CMERC) and the Centre for Regional Economies and Supply Chains (CRESC). He holds a PhD in Environmental Economics from KU Leuven and advanced degrees in Natural Resource Management and Bioscience Engineering from Cranfield University and ULiège. His research focuses on environmental valuation techniques, particularly non-market evaluation of ecosystem services, cultural service quantification, and spatial discounting effects. Since 2016, he has contributed to over $2.4M in projects assessing socio-cultural and environmental impacts in the Great Barrier Reef region. Education: BSc Bioeng. Agric. Eng. (GxABT, ULiège, 2006) MSc Bioeng. Forestry (GxABT, ULiège, 2008) MSc Nat. Res. Mgmt. (Cranfield University, 2008) PhD Env. Economics (KU Leuven, 2015) Research Interests: Jeremy’s work bridges environmental economics and GIS, emphasizing valuation frameworks for ecosystem services, recreational use analysis, and biodiversity protection. He has pioneered methodologies using choice experiments and spatial discounting to assess substitutability of nature areas. Recent projects include mud crab indicator systems for marine health monitoring and valuation of New Zealand’s native forests. Grants & Projects: He leads CRESC’s Rural and Regional Economies theme, coordinating $2.4M+ projects on Great Barrier Reef Basin economics. Notable outputs include the 2024 Gladstone Harbour Report Card indicators and frameworks for coastal ecosystem accounting. Awards: 2022: Research Theme Leader, CRESC 2009: Keech Trophy Award (Cranfield University) Labs/Teams: Works with Prof. John Rolfe’s Applied Economics Group and CMERC. Active in Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) and Young Ecosystem Services Specialists (YESS).

• Emotion Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. James George Marshall is a Senior Lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Design and Architecture, with over 30 years of commercial design experience. He specializes in emotion design, integrating artificial intelligence and neuroscience to create human-technology interaction systems, while developing educational products through his company Education Network Group including Whizkid Games for autism support and Science Island for STEM education. His academic contributions include an ALTC Citation for Student Learning and multiple Vice Chancellor's awards for teaching excellence. Emotion Design Inclusive Technology Human-Computer Interaction STEM Education Digital Media Research interests span emotion-aware systems, evidenced by grants like Inclusive AI for Dyslexic Learners and Leveraging AI for Inclusive Learning . His 2018 Grimshaw Architects collaboration on Melbourne Knowledge Week demonstrates urban digital storytelling expertise. Publications focus on multisensory design applications, with recent work on autism support systems and immunology communication. Awards include the 2010 Victorian Premier's Overall Best Commercial Design and multiple teaching accolades. 2025: Inclusive AI for Dyslexic Learners grant 2024: Leveraging AI for Inclusive Learning grant 2018: Melbourne Knowledge Week collaboration 2017: Media art as urban storytelling grant As principal developer of the Principle-led Design Toolkit for Wonderful Design, Marshall bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation across educational levels. His supervision availability for Doctorate (PhD) candidates supports continued innovation in emotion-centric design methodologies.

• Colloidal Science
• Interfacial Phenomena
• Polymer Brushes
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Grant Webber is a Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Newcastle, specializing in Chemical Engineering. His research integrates chemical engineering and physical chemistry to study colloidal and interfacial phenomena with applications in personal care products, pharmaceuticals, minerals processing, and biomedical devices. Research interests include stimulus-responsive polymer coatings that alter structure in response to pH, temperature, or salt concentration; specific ion effects in electrolyte solutions; electrostatic formation of liquid marbles for applications in micro-reactors and sensors; and mineral processing technologies. His work employs neutron scattering, atomic force microscopy, and computational modeling to link nanoscale behaviors to macroscale properties. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on polymer brush systems (15 articles since 2023), with emerging themes in telecommunications network optimization and mineral processing. The work shows consistent application of fundamental principles to solve industrial problems, particularly in sustainable resource processing and advanced materials design.

Serkan SaydamView profile

Professor

• Mining Engineering
• Space Resources Engineering
• Geomechanics
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Professor Serkan Saydam is a Chair of Mining Engineering at the University of New South Wales' School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering. He holds a PhD in Mining Engineering from Dokuz Eylul University, followed by a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Witwatersrand. Previously, he worked as a project manager at De Beers. His research focuses on Ground Control, Space Resources Engineering, and Advanced Mining Technologies, with over 250 publications and $15M in grants. He chairs international conferences like AusIMM’s Future Mining and co-chairs AusRock. Awards include the UNSW Dean’s Global Impact Award and Tim Shaw Innovation in Teaching Award. Education: BSc, MSc, PhD (Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey); Postdoc (University of Witwatersrand, South Africa). Research Interests: Space Resources (e.g., Lunar and Asteroid Mining), Mine Automation, IoT in Mining, Corrosion Resistance, and Technology Integration. Collaborations with 50+ global institutions. Grants include DeepIoT ($CRC), Microbiologically Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking (ARC), and Off-Earth Mining Optimization (NASA). Key roles: Deputy Director at ACSER, ISRM Planetary Rock Mechanics Commission President, and SOMP President (2023/24). Awards: Highlighting his teaching and research impact, including global and institutional recognitions for supervision and innovation.

• Health Economics
• Epidemiology
• Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
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Associate Professor Anthony Newall is a health economist specializing in the epidemiology and cost-effectiveness of infectious disease prevention strategies at the School of Population Health, UNSW Sydney. He holds a Masters of Public Health (Hons) and PhD from the University of Sydney, focusing on economic evaluations of vaccination programs. His research emphasizes mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and public health policy. Key areas of expertise include vaccine cost-effectiveness, pandemic preparedness, and healthcare resource utilization. Notable projects include evaluating vaccination programs for influenza, RSV, and pneumococcal disease, as well as analyzing the economic impact of public health interventions. His work often integrates large-scale data from primary care and population-level studies. Recent research highlights include modeling the epidemiological impact of maternal RSV vaccination in Australia, assessing flexible vaccine manufacturing capacity for pandemic responses, and cost-effectiveness analyses of HIV-related cardiovascular interventions. His findings inform policy decisions on vaccination strategies and healthcare resource allocation. Newall collaborates on international studies, including analyses of global influenza vaccine production and disease burden estimation in low-resource settings. He also contributes to educational initiatives, such as the Economic Evaluation in Healthcare course and the Health Economic Evaluation Specialisation at UNSW.