Bronwyn Fox

Bronwyn Fox is an Adjunct Professor at Swinburne University of Technology, with a focus on materials engineering and manufacturing processes. She previously served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) and founded the Manufacturing Futures Research Institute to advance Industry 4.0 in Australia's manufacturing sector. Her expertise includes carbon fibre composites, sustainable materials, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

• Roles: Adjunct Professor, former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and founder of the Manufacturing Futures Research Institute
• Key Contributions: Pioneered the Carbon Nexus facility at Deakin University, fostering industrial research collaboration

Research Interests: Her work spans materials science, composite materials, and sustainable manufacturing. Key areas include carbon fibre composites, Industry 4.0 automation, and recyclable vitrimers. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to bridge materials innovation with industrial application.

Awards: Fellow of the Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), and Chair of the Victorian Division of ATSE.

Grants & Supervision: Led projects funded by the Australian Research Council, Department of Industry, and industry partners like Boeing. Supervised numerous PhD students exploring topics such as composite materials, graphene applications, and structural batteries.

Labs/Teams: Associated with Swinburne Research and collaborates on initiatives like the ARC Research Hub for Future Fibre Industry.