معرفی
Dr. Brendan Walker-Munro is a Senior Lecturer (Law) at the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts, Southern Cross University. His research focuses on 'research security,' leveraging law and policy to safeguard university research from national security threats like espionage, foreign interference, hacking, and technology transfer. He also examines intersections between national security law and higher education, including research funding, privacy, and digital security.
Education:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Molecular Biology (Murdoch University)
- Bachelor of Neuroscience (Honours, University of Western Australia)
- Juris Doctor with Distinction (University of Southern Queensland)
- PhD (Swinburne University)
Research Focus: Dr. Walker-Munro specializes in legal frameworks addressing national security risks in academia, cybersecurity governance, military law, and privacy regulations. His work bridges policy, law enforcement, and institutional practices to mitigate threats to research integrity.
Awards:
- 2024: Outstanding Contribution to Research Impact, Industry (Southern Cross University)
Advising & Grants: While no specific advisees or grants are listed, his roles include appointments at the Queensland Councillor Conduct Tribunal, CPA Australia’s Disciplinary Panel, and the Social Cyber Institute. He also serves as an Expert Associate (Adjunct) at the National Security College, Australian National University.
Affiliations:
- Senior Research Fellow, Social Cyber Institute
- Expert Associate, National Security College (ANU)
