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Matthew Dunbabin is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Chief Investigator at the Australian Centre for Robotic Vision (ACRV). His expertise spans environmental robotics, with a focus on vision-based autonomous systems for marine conservation, water quality monitoring, and greenhouse gas management. He holds a PhD from QUT and a BEng (Aerospace) from RMIT. Dunbabin has led projects at CSIRO and QUT, developing robots like COTSBot and RangerBot to combat marine pests and promote reef restoration. His work has earned national and international awards, including the 2019 Australian Water Association Award and 2016 Google Impact Challenge. Education: PhD in Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (Queensland, Australia) BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) Research Interests: Environmental robotics and autonomous systems Vision-based perception and classification Marine habitat restoration and pest control Greenhouse gas monitoring via autonomous vehicles Cooperative robotics and sensor networks Awards & Recognition: 2019 Australian Water Association Award (SAMMI Project) 2019 Good Design Award - Sustainability (RangerBot) 2016 Google Impact Challenge People’s Choice Award (RangerBot AUV) 2010 Australian ICT Industry Association National iAward (iSnet) 2006 Queensland Engineering Excellence Innovation Award (Starbug Project) Grants & Projects: ARC Centre of Excellence for Robotic Vision (ACRV): Leading robotic vision research (2014–present) Revolutionising Protection Against Air Pollution: Air quality monitoring networks (2015–present) Establishing Advanced Networks for Air Quality Sensing: Sensor development for urban environments (2017–present) Labs & Collaborations: ACRV at QUT Institute for Future Environments (QUT) CSIRO Autonomous Systems Laboratory (2001–2013)

• Environmental Robotics
• Vision-Based Perception
• Marine Robotics
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Dr. Mark Hoggard is an ARC DECRA Research Fellow at the Research School of Earth Sciences, The Australian National University (ANU). His research focuses on geodynamics, sea-level modelling, nuclear test monitoring, and critical mineral systems. He holds a PhD from ANU and has studied at institutions including Cambridge University, Harvard, and Columbia. Hoggard’s work integrates geophysical data with numerical modelling to explore Earth’s dynamic processes, including mantle convection, glacial isostatic adjustment, and lithospheric evolution. Affiliations: Research School of Earth Sciences (ANU), Geoscience Australia (collaborative projects). Education: PhD (ANU), MA (Cambridge), BSc (ANU). Research Interests: Dynamic topography and its influence on sea-level records. Mantle structure and its relationship to mineral systems. Glacial cycles and ice sheet dynamics. Seismic monitoring of underground nuclear tests. Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes geodynamic corrections to Pliocene sea-level estimates, mantle rheology influences on ice sheet models, and statistical methods for distinguishing seismic events from explosions. Key themes include linking deep Earth processes to surface observations and advancing methods for critical mineral exploration. Grants & Projects: Leads projects such as CoastRI GIA Modelling (2024–2027) and Next Generation Sea-Level Modelling (2022–2025). Collaborates with institutions like Los Alamos National Laboratory on nuclear test detection algorithms. Labs/Teams: Part of ANU’s Geodynamics group and the Exploring for the Future program at Geoscience Australia, focusing on Australia’s crustal structure and mineral potential.

• Geodynamics
• Sea-Level Modelling
• Nuclear Test Monitoring
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Mihye Won is an Associate Professor at Monash University’s Faculty of Education, specializing in innovative science education strategies. Her research integrates dialogic teaching, student-generated diagrams, immersive Virtual Reality (VR), and generative AI to enhance scientific understanding and creativity. She has secured Australian Research Council (ARC) funding for projects like Using Immersive Virtual Reality to Enhance Science Visualisation (2019–2025) and Drawing Science Diagrams to Enhance Scientific Creativity (2018–2025). Her work supports students, teachers, and early-career researchers, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goal for Education. PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Inquiry-based science education via Dewey’s theory of inquiry Her research focuses on: Dialogic teaching to foster student reasoning Student-generated diagrams for conceptual understanding VR for visualizing complex science topics Generative AI in science learning Creative and critical thinking in science education Recent articles span VR applications, AI in physics education, collaborative drawing techniques, and curriculum-aligned creative pedagogy. Awards include the Most Valuable Paper Award 2024 for her work on enzyme-substrate interactions in VR. She serves on the advisory board for Chemistry Education Research and Practice and the editorial board of the International Journal of Science Education .

• Science Education
• Virtual Reality in Education
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
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Professor Balz Kamber is a renowned academic in the Faculty of Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), leading research in elemental and isotopic geochemistry paired with petrology. He holds the position of Professor in Petrology within the School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences . His work focuses on Earth's differentiation into chemical spheres, with applications in climate science, planetary evolution, and resource exploration. Kamber has held prestigious roles, including Chair in Geology and Mineralogy at Trinity College Dublin and a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair at Laurentian University. Education: PhD (University of Bern, Switzerland), MSc (University of Bern) Professional Memberships: Royal Irish Academy (since 2018), European Association of Geochemistry Research interests include thermodynamic modeling of igneous processes, automated mineralogy, and the interplay between climate and geological history. His current projects address mantle dynamics, crustal evolution, and planetary weathering. Teaching focuses on Earth Materials, Petrology, and Climate Science at QUT. Notable achievements include editorship of Chemical Geology (since 2018) and contributions to understanding the Great Oxidation Event and Deccan Traps volcanism. His work bridges fundamental geochemistry with real-world challenges, such as climate change mitigation through enhanced rock weathering. Grants/Funding: Led the 23M Euro Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences (2011–2018) Labs/Teams: Heads a dynamic research group advancing LA-ICP-MS methodologies and geochemical imaging

• Geochemistry
• Petrology
• Igneous Processes
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Dr. Thanh-Son Pham is an ARC DECRA Research Fellow in the Geophysics Department at The Australian National University’s Research School of Earth Sciences. His research focuses on using seismic waves to study Earth’s interior structures, from polar ice sheets to the inner core. He has pioneered methods like teleseismic P-wave coda autocorrelation and coda correlation wavefield analysis, leading to breakthroughs such as detecting J-waves in the inner core and identifying an innermost inner core layer. His work has been featured in Science , Nature Communications , and international media. He holds a PhD from ANU (2019) and has supervised research projects on Antarctic seismology and earthquake source physics. Awards include the 2024 Zatman lectureship from SEDI. Current projects include probing Antarctic ice sheets via correlation seismology and advancing machine learning tools for deep Earth studies. Education: PhD in Geophysics (ANU, 2019), Graduate Diploma in Earth System Physics (ICTP, 2015), BSc in Applied Mathematics (Hanoi University, 2013) Research interests span seismic source inversion, Antarctic ice dynamics, and inner core anisotropy. His 2024 articles address Hunga Tonga eruption mechanics and PKIKP wave analysis using deep learning. Media highlights include BBC, NYT, and ANU press releases.

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Antarctic Ice Sheet Dynamics
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Matthew J. Cracknell is a Senior Lecturer in Geodata Analytics at the University of Tasmania's School of Natural Sciences, specializing in Earth Sciences. He holds a PhD in Computational Geophysics (2014) and BSc (Hons) in Geophysics (2009), both from the University of Tasmania. His research integrates geoscience with machine learning to address challenges in mineral exploration, environmental remediation, and sustainable resource management. Key focuses include automated detection of geological features in drillcore imagery, decarbonization of energy systems via ore deposit discovery, and legacy mine waste characterization. Cracknell leads the CODES Research Program 6 (Geophysics and Computational Geosciences) and Module 2 of the AMIRA P1249 project. He has secured significant industry and government funding, including projects with Boliden AB, Anglo American, and the Tasmanian Government. His work emphasizes collaboration with mining partners and agencies like Geoscience Australia and Mineral Resources Tasmania. Teaching roles include developing courses on the mining value chain, climate resilience, and geodata analytics. As Graduate Research Coordinator, he promotes HDR student well-being and supervises over 20 doctoral and masters students. Awards include the 2019 Oz Minerals Explorer Challenge Prize. Key affiliations include the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences, Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (Tasmanian Branch Secretary), and Geological Society of Australia.

• Geodata Analytics
• Applied Geophysics
• Resource Geoscience
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Ben Mather is a Research Fellow in the School of Geosciences at The University of Sydney, specializing in geodynamic modeling and Earth system processes. He leads the EarthByte Group's efforts to integrate numerical models with geophysical data, focusing on volcanic systems, groundwater dynamics, and critical mineral exploration. His work bridges geoscience and climate change mitigation strategies, influencing national and international policy discussions. Education: PhD in Earth Science, The University of Melbourne (2016) Bachelor of Science (Hons), Monash University (2011) Diploma of Film and Television, Monash University (2010) Research Interests: Enigmatic volcanic activity patterns and their tectonic drivers Groundwater flow pathways under climate extremes Carbon sequestration via tectonic processes Development of open-source geodynamic tools like Stripy and PyCurious Notable Projects: Project Volcanoes Downunder: Investigating volcanic chains in the Tasman Sea Groundwater modeling for southeastern Australia's aquifers Thermal structure studies in Ireland and Australia using Bayesian inversion His computational frameworks, built on PETSc and Python, enable large-scale simulations of Earth's thermal and hydrological systems. Mather actively engages in public science communication through media interviews and educational workshops.

• Enigmatic Volcanoes
• Groundwater Flow
• Critical Minerals and Green Energy
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Gideon Rosenbaum is Professor in Structural Geology and Tectonics at the University of Queensland's School of the Environment. His research focuses on geodynamic processes at convergent plate margins. BSc Hebrew University (1997) PhD Monash University (2004) Research examines tectonic evolution of orogenic belts using field geology, geochronology, and geophysical data. Current projects investigate arc curvature development, subduction zone segmentation, and continental assembly mechanisms. Recent publications demonstrate advanced applications in geochronology and structural analysis, particularly in Australian and Mediterranean terrains. Work increasingly incorporates geochemical proxies for tectonic reconstruction.

• Structural Geology
• Tectonics
• Geodynamics
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Professor Patrice Rey is a faculty member at the School of Geosciences, The University of Sydney. He holds the rank of Professor and specializes in geodynamics, tectonics, and landscape evolution. With an international career spanning 12 institutions across three continents, his research focuses on continental rifting, mantle dynamics, metamorphic processes, and the interplay between climate and tectonics. Notable projects include studies on Australia’s geological history, the formation of precious opal, and the dynamics of early Earth geodynamics. His work bridges field geology, numerical modeling, and geophysical analysis. Key research themes include gravitational collapse in cratons, the role of isostasy in fold belt evolution, and the impact of dynamic topography on sedimentary systems. He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as the Perseverance Mars mission, highlighting connections between Earth’s geology and Martian surface processes. Recent publications emphasize continental crust evolution, landscape dynamics, and the integration of virtual reality tools in geological education. He leads research teams funded by grants like the Australian Research Council (DP22 and LP20 projects), focusing on mineral systems and Proterozoic rift basins. His media presence includes BBC documentaries and NOVA series, showcasing his expertise in continental evolution and planetary geology.

• Geodynamics
• Tectonics
• Continental Rifts
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Professor Stuart Phinn is a distinguished academic at the University of Queensland, serving as Professor in the School of the Environment and Centre Director of the Remote Sensing Research Centre (Earth Observation Research Centre). He also maintains affiliations with the Centre for Marine Science. With a career spanning over two decades, Professor Phinn has established himself as a leading expert in earth observation and environmental monitoring, with over 559 publications including 295 journal articles. His educational background includes a Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced) from The University of Queensland and a Doctor of Philosophy from San Diego State University. Professor Phinn's leadership extends to founding directorships of Australia's national earth observation coordination body (www.eoa.org.au) and collaborative research infrastructure (www.tern.org.au), as well as a world-leading research-to-operational program supporting government environmental monitoring (www.jrsrp.org.au). He also leads the Earth Observation for Government Network. Professor Phinn's research focuses on monitoring environmental change using earth observation and field data. His work primarily involves using images collected from satellites and aircraft, combined with field measurements, to map and monitor Earth's environments and how they change over time. This research is conducted in collaboration with environmental scientists, government agencies, NGOs, and private companies. A growing aspect of his work focuses on national coordination of earth observation activities and the collection, publishing, and sharing of ecosystem data. His work provides solutions to support sustainable development and resource use for governments, industries, and communities. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on applying earth observation technologies to solve environmental challenges across multiple domains. The 15 most recent articles reveal strong themes in coral reef mapping and monitoring, land cover change detection, fire resilience analysis, and advanced remote sensing techniques including multi-sensor fusion and machine learning applications. His work spans terrestrial, coastal, and marine environments, with significant contributions to understanding environmental change in Australia and internationally, particularly in Indonesia. Professor Phinn has secured substantial research funding from diverse sources including government agencies (Queensland Government, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority), industry partners (SmartSat CRC, Blue Economy CRC), and international organizations (Google Inc, Vulcan Inc). Current projects include evaluating impacts of threats to endangered reptiles, automating tree-scale vegetation structure monitoring, and continuing the Joint Remote Sensing Research Program. As an academic supervisor, Professor Phinn has mentored numerous PhD and Master's students, with current supervision spanning topics from forest disturbance analysis to kelp forest mapping and fire resilience of mine site rehabilitation. His extensive supervision history demonstrates his commitment to training the next generation of earth observation scientists. The Earth Observation Research Centre he directs fosters a collaborative research environment focused on transforming satellite and airborne images with field survey data into meaningful environmental information for decision-making.

• Earth Observation
• Remote Sensing
• Environmental Monitoring
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Professor Meghan S. Miller is an academic at the Australian National University (ANU), serving as a Professor in the Research School of Earth Sciences, specializing in Geophysics. She holds an ARC Future Fellowship, focusing on advancing Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology for seismic imaging. Her research emphasizes observational seismology, particularly at critical tectonic plate boundaries such as subduction zones and continental collision zones. Education: Ph.D. in Geophysics from ANU (2006), M.Eng. from Cornell University (2000), M.S. from Columbia University (1999), and B.A. from Whittier College (1997). Research interests include seismic imaging of Earth’s structure, dynamics of subduction zones, and the application of novel techniques like DAS for high-resolution subsurface imaging. She has led projects such as the Southwest Australia Seismic Network (SWAN) and the SISSLE experiment in New Zealand. Key achievements include over 100 peer-reviewed publications, supervising numerous graduate students, and leading international collaborations in Indonesia, Alaska, and Morocco. Awards include the ARC Future Fellowship (2022–2026). Labs/Teams: Active in the AuScope Earth Imaging Program and collaborates with institutions like Geoscience Australia and Macquarie University.

• Seismology
• Plate Tectonics
• Subduction Zones
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Craig O'Neill is an Associate Professor in Geophysics/Remote Sensing at the School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). His research spans geodynamics, planetary science, geophysics, and engineering geology, with a strong focus on understanding Earth and planetary evolution through computational modeling and geophysical data analysis. His research interests include Geophysics, Geodynamics, Remote Sensing, Planetary Science, Engineering Geology, Geochemistry, and Geology . He applies advanced numerical methods to model planetary interiors, tectonic processes, and geohazards, with recent work exploring early Earth crust formation, Venusian core dynamics, exoplanet thermal evolution, and applied geophysical techniques for engineering and environmental monitoring. The trend in his recent publications shows a strong interdisciplinary focus, combining computational geophysics with planetary science and Earth systems analysis. His work appears in leading journals such as Nature , Science Advances , and Geophysical Research Letters , covering topics from asteroid impacts and craton formation to ambient noise tomography and groundwater response to climate change. Professional Memberships: Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists American Geophysical Union Australian Geomechanics Society Craig O'Neill supervises research students in areas such as lunar seismology and planetary geodynamics. While no specific grants are listed in the provided text, his extensive publication record and active research programs suggest ongoing funding support. He has developed open-source tools like Planet_LB for lattice-Boltzmann modeling of planetary systems. He is actively involved in the geophysics community, with scholarly profiles on ORCID, Google Scholar, and Scopus, and shares his research via X (formerly Twitter). His work bridges fundamental planetary science with practical geophysical applications.

• Geophysics
• Geodynamics
• Remote Sensing
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Christoph Schrank is an Associate Professor at QUT's School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, specializing in structural geology and rock physics. His research combines field studies with synchrotron-based experimental techniques to investigate deformation processes in tectonic settings. Research focuses on: Synchrotron analysis of rock deformation Tectonic modeling of fault systems Geothermal energy applications Pattern formation in porous media Publication analysis shows emphasis on experimental rock physics (40%), microstructural analysis (30%), and Precambrian tectonics (20%). His work frequently integrates advanced imaging techniques with mechanical modeling. Funded projects include ARC DP170104550 (pressure waves in earthquake mechanics) and DP140103015 (finite strain modeling). Coordinates Honours program for Earth Science and teaches structural geology field methods.

• Structural Geology
• Rock Physics
• Tectonic Modeling
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Dr. Carl Spandler is an Adjunct Associate Professor at James Cook University, specializing in geochemistry and petrology. His research focuses on Earth’s mantle evolution, basaltic magma formation, subduction zone processes, and the tectonic significance of rare earth element (REE) deposits. Current projects include studies on REE mobility in the crust, crustal evolution of NE Australia, and high-pressure metamorphic rocks. Key research themes include: Geochemical cycling of REEs and critical minerals Magmatic processes in continental arcs and ophiolites Ore genesis in volcanic and carbonatite systems He has led projects such as the 'Jurassic Arc' reconstruction of eastern Gondwana and investigations into the Rukwa Rift Basin’s magmatic history. His work combines field studies, isotopic analysis (U-Pb, Nd), and experimental petrology. Teaching involvement includes mentorship in geology, particularly in analytical techniques and mineral systems. Collaborations span institutions globally, including studies in Tanzania, Peru, and China. His publications emphasize methodological advancements in laser ablation ICP-MS and the application of detrital zircon data to tectonic reconstructions. Laboratory contributions include work on the Gifford Creek Carbonatite Complex and the Tommy Creek Domain, highlighting his focus on interdisciplinary approaches to crustal evolution and mineral resource exploration.

• Geochemistry
• Petrology
• Mantle Dynamics
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Associate Professor Stijn Glorie is an academic at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences under the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He holds the rank of Associate Professor since 2021 and is an ARC Future Fellow (2022–2025). His research focuses on the thermo-tectonic evolution of continental crust using multi-method thermochronology, including apatite U-Pb, fission track, Lu-Hf, and Re-Os dating. He has led the development of novel in situ dating techniques and applied these methods to regions like Central Asia, Australia, Antarctica, and India. Glorie teaches courses in Tectonics and Sedimentary Geology and coordinates research projects involving geochronology and continental evolution. His work spans from fundamental geochronological method development to applied studies addressing mountain-building, basin formation, and mineralization processes. He has contributed to major infrastructure initiatives like the AuScope EarthBank and GPlates projects, supporting industry-academia collaboration in resource geoscience. Education: PhD in Geology, Ghent University, Belgium (2012) Postdoctoral Researcher, Ghent University (2012–2013) Research Interests: Continental crust evolution and tectonic history Innovative thermochronology methods (LA-ICP-MS/MS, beta-decay dating) Fluid-assisted metamorphic processes Provenance analysis of sediments and detrital minerals Awards: ARC Future Fellowship (2022–2025) Grants/Supervision: Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students Coordinates industry-academia partnerships through AuScope initiatives Labs/Teams: Advances in laser ablation geochronology techniques Collaborations on global thermochronology datasets (e.g., AusGeochem platform)

• Thermo-tectonic evolution
• Continental crust
• Thermochronology
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