Warren Canning

Warren Canning serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales' Faculty of Engineering. With an extensive career spanning defence and aerospace sectors, he has established and directed significant national/international research programs that substantially contributed to Australia's defence capabilities and industrial development. He remains actively engaged in strategic advisory roles for government bodies, tertiary institutions, and industry partners.

His primary research interests focus on aerospace technologies including rocket propulsion systems, aircraft structural design, flight test methodologies, aviation safety protocols, and experimental aircraft development. These interdisciplinary interests bridge engineering principles with practical aerospace applications.

Professor Canning maintains professional affiliations as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD) and member of the Flight Test Society of Australia. He actively participates in civilian and military flight test campaigns as both pilot and test lead.