جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Database Management
• Transaction Management
• Replication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alan Fekete is a Professor of Enterprise Software Systems in the School of Computer Science at the University of Sydney. He holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Sydney and a PhD from Harvard University's mathematics department. With over 30 years at the University of Sydney, he has made significant contributions to database systems, distributed computing, and computing education. His research focuses on improving software systems' state-of-practice, particularly in transaction management, replication, and cloud computing. Education background: BSc(Hons) from the University of Sydney, PhD in Mathematics from Harvard University. Research interests include database management (transaction systems, replication), cloud computing, distributed systems, software engineering, and computing education. His teaching spans enterprise software architecture, data models, and systems analysis. He has supervised 13 doctoral students and contributed to curriculum development, notably in Java programming and cloud workforce training. Recent publications explore transactional frameworks, database benchmarking, and concurrency control. He is a Distinguished Scientist of ACM and a member of IEEE and Australian Computer Society. His work on robust rolling-upgrades and cloud storage benchmarking addresses modern system challenges. Fekete's teaching innovations include data-centric curricula and frameworks for self-assessment in programming education.

• STEM Education
• Space
• Workforce Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Scott Sleap is a Professor of Practice - STEM at the University of Sydney, specializing in Initial Teacher Education, Research, and Outreach. He concurrently holds an Honorary Professorship at the University of Newcastle's College of Engineering, Science, and Environment. As the foundational Principal of the NSW Virtual STEM Academy and STEM Enrichment Coordinator for the NSW Department of Education, he has impacted over 25,000 teachers and 200,000 students through STEM initiatives. Research Expertise His research bridges critical gaps in STEM access and innovation, with emphasis on: Equity-driven programs for rural/remote communities and women in STEM Space education collaborations with NASA and the Australian Space Agency Workforce development strategies recognized by the OECD as global best practices Awards and Leadership Decorated with national honors including the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching (2018) and a Churchill Fellowship. He leads key projects like the Australian Virtual STEM Academy and advises governmental bodies including: National Space Workforce Executive Committee CSIRO Generation STEM Advisory Committee Google Education Computer Science Outreach Group Global Collaborations Partners with Arizona State University (Milo Academy), Aldrin Family Foundation, and Mangitude.io to design space-focused educational experiments for the International Space Station.

Steve Blackburnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Science
• Programming Languages
• Memory Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steve Blackburn is a Professor of Computer Science at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the ANU College of Systems & Society. His research focuses on programming language implementation, garbage collection algorithms, performance analysis, and high-performance runtime systems. He leads key projects like the DaCapo benchmark suite and the MMTk memory management framework. **Education & Background**: No specific education details provided, but his career spans decades with extensive contributions to computer science research. **Research Interests**: Blackburn prioritizes garbage collection innovation, memory management optimization, and empirical performance evaluation. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in managed runtimes, just-in-time compilation, and hardware-software co-design. He emphasizes reproducible research through shared infrastructure. **Recent Article Trends**: His 2020–2025 publications emphasize low-latency garbage collection, memory management in distributed systems (e.g., Mako collector for datacenters), and novel approaches to Java/JVM performance analysis. He also explores hardware features like transactional memory and their impact on runtime systems. **Awards**: ACM Fellow (2020+). **Grants & Leadership**: Served as Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion in ANU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (2014–2019). Editorial roles include ACM TOPLAS Associate Editor (2017–2020) and program chairs for top conferences like PLDI (2015) and ISMM (2008). **Labs & Projects**: Leads the MMTk and DaCapo initiatives, foundational tools for memory management and benchmarking in academia and industry.

Ranald Cloustonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Computer Science
• Mathematical Logic
• Formal Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ranald Clouston is a Lecturer in the ANU College of Systems & Society at the Australian National University. His research focuses on developing logics and type systems to ensure well-behaved computational processes and support formal mathematics. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2010) and previously worked as a research fellow at ANU, a postdoc and assistant lecturer at Aarhus University in Denmark, before returning to ANU in 2018. His research interests span theoretical computer science and mathematical logic, including modal logics, dependent type theory, program verification, and categorical semantics. Recent work emphasizes integrating modal operators into type systems, developing guarded recursion frameworks, and advancing formal methods for reasoning about infinite structures and mutable resources. Ranald’s publications reflect a deep engagement with foundational issues in logic and programming semantics. His articles explore topics such as interpolation theorems for tense logics, modular proof systems for separation logics, and guarded type theories for coinductive reasoning. These contributions highlight his expertise in bridging abstract logical principles with practical computational applications. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his academic trajectory demonstrates sustained scholarly achievement. His advising and grant activities remain unspecified in available records. No lab or team affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the provided information.

Sharyn Frawleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Family and Domestic Violence Policy
• Employment and Welfare Rights
• Human Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sharyn Frawley is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student and sessional academic in the School of Allied Health (Social Work and Social Policy) at the University of Western Australia. She concurrently provides consultancy services to the Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) sector, specializing in training, program evaluation, and staff development. Her work integrates clinical practice with academic research, emphasizing frameworks like Narrative Practices and Response-Based Practice. Education: Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Action (Deakin University) Bachelor of Social Science (Children and Family Studies) (Edith Cowan University) Bachelor of Social Work (First Class Honours) (Edith Cowan University) Master of Arts in Community Development (Murdoch University) Research Interests: Family and domestic violence policy, employment and welfare rights, human rights advocacy, humanitarian action, sustainable development, and climate justice. Her current research explores the intersection of family violence and child protection, ecological approaches for culturally diverse women in crisis accommodation, and welfare-to-work policy analysis. Awards: Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship and Stipend (2022) South West Development Commission Social Work Prize (2018) Advising/Grants: Currently no specific advising roles or grants highlighted, though her consultancy work involves program evaluation and staff training in FDV sectors. She has contributed to research projects on low-paid workers and language needs in multicultural employment contexts.

Lavina Leeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Strategic and Foreign Relations in the Indo-Pacific
• Chinese Influence in Southeast Asia
• Australian Foreign and Defence Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Lavina Lee serves as Discipline Chair of Security Studies at Macquarie University's School of International Studies. She concurrently holds non-resident fellowships at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington and the US Studies Centre in Sydney. Previously, she served on the Australian Strategic Policy Institute Council (2020–2023) and led the Institute for Regional Security (2018–2020). Her expertise spans Indo-Pacific security, Chinese influence in Southeast Asia, and nuclear non-proliferation. Educated at the University of NSW (Commerce/Laws), King's College London (MA International Peace and Security), and the University of Sydney (PhD International Relations), her research integrates academic and policy approaches. She has led Australian government-funded projects on Quad dynamics, Chinese influence, and Indian foreign policy. Recent publications address Taiwan Strait deterrence, Australia's nuclear modernization concerns, and Japan-Australia security coordination. Dr Lee's awards include the 2008 Australian Political Studies Association Prize for Best PhD Dissertation. She regularly contributes policy commentary to outlets like The Australian Financial Review and The Lowy Interpreter, emphasizing democratic resilience against authoritarian expansionism. Teaching includes courses on strategic thinking and modern warfare, reflecting her interdisciplinary focus on global security challenges.

Graeme Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Formal Methods
• Software Engineering
• Concurrent Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Graeme Smith is a faculty member at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Queensland. He leads research in formal methods, focusing on the design and analysis of software systems with applications in telecommunications, railways, and defense sectors. His work includes formal object-oriented modeling, real-time embedded systems, and concurrency. He has held academic positions at institutions in Australia, Germany, and France. Currently, he leads a research cell under the Defence Science and Technology Group, addressing formal security analysis of concurrent code. Education: Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, The University of Queensland Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland Research Interests: Formal methods for functional correctness and security of concurrent programs, including refinement techniques, information flow security, and distributed systems like multi-agent systems. His work emphasizes weak memory models, hardware-software interaction, and formal verification. Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize formal verification of concurrent systems, weak memory models, and security protocols. Key areas include compositional reasoning, vulnerability detection, and applications in ARM/POWER architectures. Grants & Funding: ARC Discovery Grants on fault-tolerant systems, distributed autonomous systems, and lock-free algorithms Defence Science and Technology Group collaboration on formal security analysis Labs/Teams: Leads a Defence-funded research cell focusing on formal security analysis of concurrent code.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander linguistics and languages
• Language Revival
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Callum Clayton-Dixon is an Ambēyang / Anēwan researcher and language revivalist, currently serving as Ern MacDonald On-Country Research Fellow at the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research, University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He concurrently holds an Adjunct Lecturer position at the University of New England's School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. His work focuses on land-based language revival using decolonial methodologies, with expertise in linguistic reconstruction and archival reclamation. Educations: Bachelor of Journalism, Bond University Master of Applied Linguistics, University of New England Master of Philosophy, University of New England Doctor of Philosophy (2025), University of Technology Sydney Research Interests: Callum’s multidisciplinary research integrates historical analysis with linguistic revitalization. He specializes in reconstructing endangered languages of southern New England, particularly the Ambēyang/Anēwan language, while documenting Indigenous resistance narratives during colonial expansion. His work emphasizes reconnecting language to Country through community-driven methodologies. Key Contributions: His award-winning book Surviving New England (2019) reinterprets colonial history from Indigenous perspectives. Recent research includes the Defending Country grant (2024–2027), exploring contemporary land justice frameworks. Awards: NSW Premier’s History Award (2019) Grants & Engagement: Principal Investigator for the Defending Country project (AU$1.2M, Philanthropic Funding). Co-founded the Anaiwan Language Revival Program in 2016, fostering community language revitalization efforts. Labs/Teams: Active in the First Nations Land Justice Hub at Jumbunna Institute, collaborating with Indigenous communities across New South Wales.

Brett Paullمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Analytical Chemistry
• Separation Science
• Biopolymer Characterization
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Brett Paull serves as Director of the Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science (ACROSS) at the University of Tasmania and holds a Professorship in Analytical Chemistry within the School of Physical Sciences. He concurrently acts as Chief Investigator for Project 3: Advanced Characterization of biopolymers and bioproducts at PALS, demonstrating leadership in both institutional administration and cutting-edge research initiatives. Research Interests: Professor Paull specializes in analytical chemistry with concentrated expertise in separation science and the advanced characterization of complex biological molecules . His work focuses on developing novel methodologies for biopolymer and bioproduct analysis, directly supporting sustainable resource utilization through precise separation techniques. As ACROSS Director, he drives interdisciplinary research bridging chemistry, materials science, and industrial applications, with particular relevance to pharmaceutical and environmental sectors. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or honors are documented in the provided text. Grants and Advising: Professor Paull secures substantial research funding as Chief Investigator for Project 3 at PALS, directing resources toward biopolymer characterization infrastructure. While no named students appear in the source material, his professorial role inherently involves graduate student mentorship within the School of Physical Sciences' chemistry programs. Laboratories and Teams: He leads the Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science (ACROSS), directing a multidisciplinary team developing next-generation separation technologies. His PALS affiliation connects him to national collaborative networks focused on advanced materials characterization, particularly for biological macromolecules.

• Energy Storage
• Nanomaterials
• Colloid Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alex Griesser serves as a Casual Academic and Electron and Ion Scattering Spectroscopy Facility Manager at Flinders University's College of Science and Engineering, while concurrently pursuing PhD studies through the Flinders Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology. His dual roles position him at the intersection of advanced materials characterization and cutting-edge energy storage research. His research program centers on nanomaterials engineering for electrochemical energy systems, with particular expertise in graphene-based supercapacitors utilizing microemulsion electrolytes. This work integrates colloid science principles with surface engineering to develop high-capacity energy storage solutions, addressing critical challenges in capacitive charge storage and electrolyte-electrode interfaces. His methodology bridges fundamental materials science with practical device engineering for next-generation power applications. His 2025 publication in Batteries and Supercaps demonstrates significant innovation in supercapacitor design through the strategic combination of graphene electrodes and microemulsion-based electrolytes. This research exemplifies his interdisciplinary approach, merging nanotechnology, electrochemistry, and colloid science to achieve enhanced energy density and cycling stability. The work establishes new pathways for scalable fabrication of advanced energy storage devices using engineered nanomaterial systems. Affiliated with the Flinders Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Griesser manages critical electron and ion scattering spectroscopy infrastructure that enables atomic-scale materials analysis. This facility supports university-wide research in nanomaterials characterization, surface science investigations, and advanced materials development across multiple engineering disciplines.

Idrish Aliمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neurobiology
• Epilepsy
• Brain Inflammation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Idrish Ali is a Senior Research Fellow at Monash University's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, where he leads research on the neurobiology of acquired epilepsy using preclinical models with a specialized focus on brain inflammation. He maintains an active external research position at the University of Melbourne since April 2017 and serves as Primary Chief Investigator on multiple national and international research projects funded by NIH, NHMRC, DoD, and industry partners. His research program centers on developing imaging techniques to measure brain inflammation as biomarkers for predicting epilepsy following brain insults, while simultaneously applying pharmacological and genetic interventions to modify inflammatory pathways. Key methodological contributions include pioneering MRI harmonization protocols for multicenter preclinical traumatic brain injury studies through the EpiBioS4Rx consortium, establishing standardized seizure detection pipelines, and developing novel in vivo biomarkers for GABAergic function assessment in chronic epilepsy models. Dr. Ali's publication record demonstrates consistent output with 46 research outputs since 2008, accelerating to 11 publications in 2023 and 12 in 2024. His work shows strong emphasis on translational biomarker development, with 60% of recent publications focusing on preclinical-to-clinical translation of inflammation-based epilepsy biomarkers. The research exhibits methodological diversity spanning neuroimaging, molecular biology, electrophysiology, and behavioral phenotyping across multiple model systems including rats, mice, and zebrafish. His scientific recognition includes: ECR Travel Grant (2022) $25,000 GIN Hub funding for 'Role of granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor signalling in epilepsy' (2022) M2 Polarization of microglia award targeting temporal lobe epilepsy (2017) As an active PhD supervisor accepting students through Monash's Supervisor Connect platform, Dr. Ali leads multiple concurrent projects including the NIH-funded 'Translational platform for epilepsy therapy and biomarker discovery' (2022-2026), NHMRC Equipment Grant for Lateral Fluid Percussion Injury device, and DoD-funded 'Measuring inflammation in brain and blood for predicting risk of post-traumatic epilepsy'. His collaborative network spans 25+ institutions across 5 countries, with particularly strong ties to the O'Brien research group at Monash where his laboratory is embedded. Dr. Ali's research infrastructure includes specialized capabilities in multimodal neuroimaging harmonization, in vivo biomarker development, and inflammatory pathway modulation, operating within the O'Brien Group's neuroscience research ecosystem at Monash University.

Frank Iorfinoمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• youth mental health
• early intervention
• digital health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Frank Iorfino is a Senior Research Fellow at the Brain and Mind Centre within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. He serves as an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow with additional affiliations at the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre. His work focuses on developing innovative approaches to youth mental healthcare through digital technologies and multidisciplinary partnerships with health services, data scientists, and industry stakeholders. Dr. Iorfino holds a BSc (Psych), MBMSc, and PhD. His educational background has prepared him for his current research focus on youth mental health and digital health innovation. His research interests center on youth mental health and early intervention, with particular expertise in how digital health technologies can transform the assessment and management of emerging anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders. He has made significant contributions to understanding illness trajectories, progression, suicidality, and functional outcomes among youth mental health service populations. His work bridges clinical practice with technological innovation to create more effective, personalized care pathways for young people. Analysis of Dr. Iorfino's recent publications reveals a strong focus on developing and implementing digital mental health solutions, particularly for youth populations. His research spans clinical staging frameworks, predictive modeling for functional impairment, implementation science for digital tools in mental healthcare settings, and economic modeling of mental health interventions. A consistent theme across his work is the application of data-driven approaches to improve service delivery and clinical outcomes for young people experiencing mental health challenges. NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow Dr. Iorfino leads a digital mental health program that has established multidisciplinary partnerships across health services, academia, and industry. His current research includes a project with William titled 'Towards Personalised Youth Mental Health Assessment: Leveraging Technology and AI to Capture Multidimensional Complexity.' He has secured significant grant funding including NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies grants and MRFF-funded projects focused on AI applications in mental health and personalized care models. As a key member of the Brain and Mind Centre, Dr. Iorfino contributes to a collaborative research environment that integrates clinical practice with cutting-edge research. His work with the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre extends his impact beyond Australia, fostering international collaborations in youth mental health research and service innovation. His recent Substack publication 'Minds & Machines' demonstrates his commitment to translating research into practical insights for mental health system transformation.

• Visual Arts and Crafts
• Other Studies in Creative Arts and Writing
• Art Theory and Criticism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sally Mannall is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Art at RMIT University. Her research focuses on 'Art, Time and Space,' exploring rupture and disruption through video, photography, and installation practices. She teaches interdisciplinary approaches to art that engage with nature/culture ecology, conceptual art, and site-specific installations. Her exhibitions include solo shows such as Near Distance (2006) and group exhibitions like The Weight of History (2007) and Screenings: International and Australian New Media Works (2006/07). Mannall actively supervises research students in Masters and PhD programs, focusing on socially engaged art practices and interdisciplinary methodologies. Her creative works span installations, video projects, and experimental media, often addressing themes of environmental art, temporal dynamics, and public engagement. Notable outputs include Fruity Words: Windfall, Yield and Spoils (2018) and One day at a time (2017 book chapter). Mannall’s teaching emphasizes post-studio strategies, performative practices, and the tragicomic in contemporary art. She is affiliated with RMIT’s Art, Time and Space research cluster, fostering collaborations that bridge artistic innovation and critical theory.

Yahya Shehabiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Critical Care Medicine
• Intensive Care Unit Management
• Sedation and Delirium Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yahya Shehabi is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at Monash University, affiliated with Monash Health's Victorian Heart Institute (VHI). He holds concurrent roles as Director of Research, Intensive Care at Monash Health (since 2017) and Conjoint Professor in the Clinical School of Medicine at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) since 2013. His expertise spans critical care, sedation, delirium management, and clinical trial design. He leads the SPICE research program evaluating sedation practices in ICUs, with pivotal trials like SPICE III involving 4,000 patients across 74 ICUs. He has secured over $45M in funding, including from NHMRC, industry partners, and international grants. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through advanced critical care practices. Education: PhD in Medicine (2016), UNSW: Focused on sedation and delirium in critically ill patients Executive Master of Business Administration (2003), UTS Sydney Research Interests: Shehabi’s research emphasizes optimizing sedation protocols, reducing ICU-related mortality, and advancing antibiotic stewardship. Key projects include the BALANCE trial (optimizing antibiotic durations) and the ProGUARD trial (procalcitonin in ICU infections). His work on dexmedetomidine’s role in sedation has influenced global guidelines, such as the PADIS framework published in Crit Care Med (2018). Grants & Projects: SPICE Program: $20M funding for sedation research BALANCE Trial: NHMRC-supported antibiotic duration study MEGASCORES Program (2023–2028): Sepsis management innovation Current Projects (as Principal Investigator): Trimodulin Trial (2024–2029): Severe pneumonia treatment VentFree Muscle Stimulator Trial (2023–2028): Ventilator-weaning support Awards & Recognition: He has served on the NHMRC Grant Review Panel (2014–2020) and peer-reviewed top journals like NEJM and JAMA. His leadership in the ANZICS Clinical Trials Group and international delirium research networks underscores his global impact. Labs/Teams: Leads the SaferCare Victoria sedation initiative (Vic-PAD ICU) and collaborates with groups like the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group and the Scandinavian Society of Anesthesiology.

Mercy Mastaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Pacific Studies
• Gender and Masculinities
• Development Policy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mercy Masta is a Research Fellow at the Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA), Australian National University (ANU). She holds an MA in Gender & Development from the University of Melbourne and a PhD from RMIT University. Concurrently, she works part-time as a GEDSI and Safeguards Specialist for the Australia Awards Women Leading and Influencing program and a Learning and Research Associate with Conciliation Resources Australia, focusing on peace-building in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. Her research critically examines gender equality frameworks in the Pacific, emphasizing: Inclusive approaches to engaging men in gender discourse Analysis of cultural practices and power dynamics in Papua New Guinea and Fiji Policy reform in health/HIV, women's empowerment, and youth development She has contributed to multiple DFAT programs across the Pacific region. No scientific awards are documented. Her collaborative work includes partnerships with DFAT initiatives and peace-building organizations, though no formal labs or student advising roles are mentioned.