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Dean Lusher is a Professor of Management and Academic Director Indigenous at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship. He specializes in Social Network Analysis (SNA), focusing on innovation, organizational culture, Indigenous methodologies, and public health. Lusher co-founded the SNA Toolbox, a social network analytics startup, and is Vice President of the Australian Network for Social Network Analysis (ANSNA). His research spans industries like healthcare, education, and sports, addressing network effectiveness and equity.
Education: PhD, Graduate Diploma in Psychology, and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne. Awards include the Harrison White Book Award and ARC Fellowships. He leads the Social Network Research Laboratory, contributing to global SNA methodologies.
Research Interests: SNA applications in innovation ecosystems, Indigenous health, learning systems, and crisis management (e.g., COVID-19 interventions). Grants include studies on network analytics for pandemic control and Indigenous community networks.
- Key Roles: Academic Director Indigenous, ANSNA Vice President, Sunbelt 2022 Conference Chair.
- Grants: Over 19 grants, including collaborations with CSIRO, AFL, and VicHealth.
- Awards: ARC Future Fellowship, Harrison White Award, i2 Citation Award.
- Teaching: Courses like Social Network Analysis (INF80055) and Business Sustainability.
Lusher’s work bridges academic research with practical tools for organizations, emphasizing equity and Indigenous knowledge systems. His lab develops methods to analyze and intervene in complex social networks for societal impact.
