جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Financial Behaviour
• Mental Health
• Ageing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Braam Lowies is a Senior Lecturer in Property at UniSA Business, University of South Australia, based at the City West Campus. He is an active researcher and Research Degree Supervisor, focusing on the intersection of financial behaviour, mental health, and ageing in Australia. His work spans multiple disciplines including housing, public policy, gerontology, and behavioural economics. Institution: University of South Australia School: UniSA Business Department: Property Position: Senior Lecturer Email: Braam.Lowies@unisa.edu.au Dr. Lowies' research primarily explores the financial and psychological wellbeing of older Australians, particularly in the context of retirement, housing equity, and crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. His studies examine how savings, debt, hope, and mental health influence financial decisions, and how the home environment affects health outcomes across different age groups in later life. He frequently employs large-scale datasets like HILDA and applies both qualitative and quantitative methods. His recent publications highlight trends in ageing-in-place, equity release, digital banking challenges, and the socio-ecological determinants of financial stress. These works appear in high-impact journals such as Stress and Health , PLoS One , and Ageing & Society , as well as in book chapters with Edward Elgar Publishing. His research has relevance for policy development in housing, retirement planning, and mental health support systems. Dr. Lowies collaborates extensively with researchers such as Kurt Lushington, Rajabrata Banerjee, and Vandana Arya. His work has been cited in academic databases and picked up by media outlets, indicating its societal impact. Understanding the effect of financial behaviour on mental health: evidence From Australia (2025) Ageing-in-place (2024) The home environment: influences on the health of young-old and old-old adults in Australia (2024) The effect of psychological factors on financial behaviour among older Australians (2023) COVID‐19: financial well‐being of older Australians in times of crisis (2022) Dr. Lowies has no listed scientific awards in the provided materials. He is actively involved in supervising research degrees but specific student names are not mentioned. There is no information about grants, laboratories, or research teams he leads, though his collaborative work suggests strong interdisciplinary engagement.

Megan Evansمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Policy
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Carbon Offsetting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Megan Evans is a Senior Lecturer in Public Sector Management at the School of Business, UNSW Canberra. She is an interdisciplinary social scientist focusing on environmental laws, policies, and tools, particularly in biodiversity and carbon offsetting frameworks. Education: PhD in environmental policy (Australian National University), BSc (Ecology) and BA (Mathematics) from The University of Queensland Her research drives policy impact in carbon offset integrity , biodiversity conservation , and environmental markets , including contributions to the Australian Government’s Biodiversity Offset Policy and the Queensland Land Restoration Fund . Her recent work examines biodiversity credits, carbon-negative technologies, and policy implementation challenges in human-induced regeneration projects. Key awards: Young Tall Poppy Award (2021) UQ Faculty of Science Rising Star Award (2018) ARC CEED scholarships (2014, 2017) She supervises five PhD students and has completed supervision of Dr Toiaba Binta Taher (PhD, with Professor Catherine Althaus). Her grants include an ARC DECRA Fellowship (2020–2023) and funding from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. Contact: megan.evans@unsw.edu.au

• Health Economics
• Health Services Research
• Applied Econometrics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr Elisabeth Huynh is a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University's Centre of Epidemiology for Policy and Practice. She specializes in health economics, focusing on understanding health-related preferences, choice behavior, and economic evaluations in public policy and medical interventions. Education: PhD in Economics (Econometrics) and B.Com from the University of Sydney. Affiliations: Research Affiliate at the University of Sydney (2021-2026). Research Interests: Her work spans health economics, applied econometrics, and public policy, with specific contributions to discrete choice experiments, best-worst scaling, health workforce dynamics, healthy aging, nutrition interventions, and quality-of-life valuation. She investigates decision-making patterns in health care, including patient preferences, end-of-life care, and health service provider behavior. Publications: Her recent articles focus on pediatric quality-of-life metrics, pandemic preparedness modeling, dietary supplement choices during pregnancy, and workforce dynamics in health care. These studies employ advanced econometric methods and systematic reviews to inform policy decisions. Supervision: Elisabeth supervises PhD candidates exploring topics like child health valuation, chronic disease management, and maternal nutrition programs.

• Climate and Energy Finance
• Corporate Risk Management
• International Economics/Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bernard Njindan Iyke is a Lecturer in Finance at La Trobe University, specializing in climate and energy finance, corporate risk management, and international economics/finance. He holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-9217-1856) and has extensive experience as a consultant for central banks and international organizations. His recent research includes leading the Australian Government-funded 'Quantum Enhanced Optimisation for Energy Efficient Data Centres' project. He actively supervises postgraduate research students focusing on Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action) and 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). Dr. Iyke's research interests span climate finance, energy security, geopolitical risk analysis, and macroeconomic policy interactions. His work frequently explores emerging markets, particularly in Asia and Africa, with notable contributions on financial stability, currency dynamics, and pandemic economic impacts. He has presented at institutions like the University of Oxford and the Asian Development Bank Institute. His recent publications analyze topics such as financial cycle synchronization in emerging economies, energy investment under climate risks, and the interplay between monetary policy and asset prices in ASEAN countries. While no explicit awards are listed, his high citation counts (e.g., over 90 citations for his 2024 energy security paper) reflect significant academic impact. He teaches courses on commercial lending and bank strategy, integrating real-world financial technology and regulatory challenges. Dr. Iyke has secured government grants totaling millions AUD, notably the 2024 Quantum Optimisation project. He advises on policy matters related to energy transition and financial resilience, maintaining active collaboration with central banks and multilateral institutions. His research agenda emphasizes bridging theoretical economics with practical policy solutions for sustainable development.

• Sustainability
• Regional Development
• Tourism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pascal Scherrer is Associate Dean (Research) and Professor within the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts at Southern Cross University . Based in Lismore, Australia, he combines an administrative leadership role with active research in sustainability, regional development, tourism and visitor management. His work bridges academia, industry and government, having jointly secured over AUD $2 million in competitive funding and delivered high-impact projects for clients such as the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service and the Australian Meat Processor Corporation. Education BSc – Griffith University BSc (Hons) – Griffith University Graduate Certificate TESOL – Bond University PhD – Griffith University Research Interests Dr Scherrer’s scholarship centres on sustainability science applied to tourism and regional development. His current flagship project is a circular-economy partnership with the Australian Meat Processor Corporation aiming to reduce plastic packaging waste across red-meat supply chains. Earlier work includes sustainable-visitor-capacity assessments on Rottnest Island , alternatives to summiting Wollumbin-Mt Warning that informed a AUD $7.4 million NSW government trail investment, and longitudinal monitoring of visitor experiences at Point Fraser artificial wetland in Perth. Cross-cutting themes include visitor risk perception in remote alpine and coastal settings, community engagement in protected-area governance, Indigenous tourism business models , and the intersection of digital culture (e.g., selfie-taking) with tourism safety. Scientific Awards 2023 – Southern Cross University Research Award 2014 – Southern Cross University Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Community Engagement Grants & Advising Scherrer has jointly attracted over AUD $2 million in research and consultancy funding from state and federal agencies, industry bodies and NGOs. He currently supervises Honours and PhD candidates across topics in sustainable tourism, regional development and visitor management, and teaches undergraduate and postgraduate units covering sustainable tourism, visitor-economy management, and planning & policy. Professional Affiliations & Service Member, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Member, North Coast Regional Advisory Committee, NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service External facilitator for community and local-government projects

• Health Economics
• Economics of Education
• Development Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jinhu Li is a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University, holding positions in both the Department of Health Economics, Wellbeing and Society and the National Centre for Health Workforce Studies. She has previously held academic positions as a Senior Lecturer at Deakin University and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Dr. Li completed her PhD in Economics from McMaster University in Canada, following an MA in Economics from the University of Victoria and a BA in Economics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. She is also a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (HEA). Her research focuses on health economics, economics of education, and development economics, with particular emphasis on social determinants of health, human capital formation, and health workforce economics. Dr. Li employs advanced methodologies including causal inference techniques and Discrete Choice Experiments to investigate critical issues in health, education, and development. Her recent publications span topics including the impacts of education on health outcomes, physician behavior and incentives, early-life health shocks, and child malnutrition. Her work appears in leading journals such as Journal of Health Economics, Journal of Development Economics, Health Economics, and Social Science and Medicine. Dr. Li has received significant recognition for her research, including an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) from 2017-2023. She has secured over $4.2 million in research funding, with $3.8 million from Category 1 national competitive grants. She currently leads multiple major research projects, including an ARC DECRA project, an ARC Discovery Project, and an MRFF Primary Health Care Research grant. Her current research examines the impacts of counter-COVID public policies like school closures on child development and optimal workforce mix for team-based care in managing chronic diseases.

Warrick Van Zylمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Accounting Standards
• Financial Instruments
• Executive Remuneration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Warrick Van Zyl serves as Associate Professor of Accounting at The University of Western Australia Business School, where he also holds the position of Director of External Engagement leading the School's interactions with business communities. A qualified Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of professional experience spanning Big 4 accounting firms, investment banking, and academia, he holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Cape Town. His research specializes in accounting standards implementation across multiple domains including financial instruments, executive remuneration, share-based payments, and extractive industries. Current projects examine non-GAAP reporting interactions with executive compensation, accounting standard effectiveness across industries, harmonization of extractive industry accounting, and professional skepticism development in accounting education. His research demonstrates strong industry relevance through presentations at International Accounting Standards Board forums and contributions to Australian Accounting Standards Board initiatives. Van Zyl's publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on practical accounting challenges, with recent work emphasizing professional skepticism development in accounting education, diluted earnings per share calculations, and executive remuneration disclosure practices. His research bridges theoretical accounting frameworks with real-world applications across mining, financial services, and government sectors. Best Emerging Scholar Presentation - UWA UQ Accounting and Finance Forum 2016 He has secured research funding including a CAANZ Research Grant ($20,000) in 2016 and led the Professional Skepticism Toolkit project (2021-2022). His teaching responsibilities include the MBA Core Accounting unit and third-year Financial Accounting Theory and Practice. Van Zyl maintains active industry engagement through media contributions on accounting standards impacts and serves on external committees including Trinity Residential College Council (2017-2022).

• Energy and Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Power System Stability
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Evan Franklin is an Associate Professor in Energy and Power Systems within the School of Engineering at the University of Tasmania. He also serves as Associate Head of Research, reflecting his leadership in advancing engineering research at the institution. His academic work is centered on modern power systems with a strong emphasis on renewable integration, grid stability, and sustainable energy technologies. His primary research interests include energy and power systems, renewable energy integration, grid frequency control, harmonic analysis, distributed energy resources (DER), battery and compressed air energy storage, agrivoltaics, and hydrogen integration. His work bridges engineering fundamentals with real-world applications in sustainable energy systems, contributing to Australia's transition toward clean energy. The recent publications of Dr. Franklin span high-impact journals such as Energies , IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications , Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews , and Journal of Energy Storage . The research trends reflect a strong focus on power system stability, microgrid control, harmonic mitigation, and innovative energy storage solutions. His work increasingly integrates AI and machine learning techniques for power quality and system monitoring, while also exploring interdisciplinary applications like agrivoltaics and offshore energy systems. Dr. Franklin has successfully supervised both PhD and Master’s students, including Ahmadreza Eslami and Md Ruhul Amin, with research topics ranging from harmonic analysis to frequency control using battery storage. He has secured substantial research funding from major national and international bodies, including the Australian Research Council (ARC), Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), CSIRO, and the Blue Economy CRC. Notable projects include the ARC Training Centre in Energy Technologies for Future Grids, MoorPower wave energy projects, and studies on hydrogen integration and black-start capabilities. He leads and participates in research teams focused on renewable energy systems, including the Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems at UTAS. His collaborative network includes key researchers such as Professor Michael Negnevitsky, industry partners like Carnegie Clean Energy and TasNetworks, and government agencies including Hydro Tasmania and Aurora Energy. His work is instrumental in shaping resilient, sustainable, and intelligent power systems for the future.

Erin O'Donnellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Water Law
• Environmental Law
• Legal Rights for Rivers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Erin O'Donnell is a Senior Lecturer and Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne Law School. Her work focuses on water law and policy, particularly the legal rights of rivers and Indigenous water governance. She is recognized internationally for her research on rivers as legal persons, including studies in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Bangladesh, India, Colombia, and Chile. Since 2018, she has been part of the Birrarung Council, representing the Yarra River’s interests, and leads the Cultural Water for Cultural Economies project with Traditional Owners. In 2023, she began an ARC-funded fellowship exploring treaty frameworks to address aqua nullius and enhance Indigenous water rights. Her book *Legal Rights for Rivers: Competition, Collaboration, and Water Governance* (2020) analyzes the implications of granting legal personhood to rivers, drawing lessons from environmental water managers in the USA and Australia. Her research bridges law, ecology, and Indigenous knowledge to promote sustainable and equitable water governance. Education and Background: While specific academic qualifications are not detailed here, her role as a Senior Lecturer and ARC Fellow indicates advanced degrees in law and environmental studies. She has collaborated with institutions like the World Bank on water markets and security. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating legal theory with environmental science and Indigenous perspectives. Grants and Projects: Her ARC-funded research (2023–present) addresses treaty and water law reforms. Past projects include evaluations of water markets and participation in global policy dialogues. She advocates for legal frameworks that recognize rivers as living entities and strengthen Indigenous sovereignty over water resources. Labs/Teams: She leads initiatives like the Cultural Water for Cultural Economies project and contributes to the Melbourne Centre for Law and the Environment. Her collaborations with Traditional Owners highlight community-driven solutions to water governance challenges.

• Health economics
• Health technology assessment
• Measurement of quality of life
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jane Hall is a Distinguished Professor of Health Economics at the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation (CHERE) within the Faculty of Health at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). She is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. Professor Hall serves on the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority and has been instrumental in shaping health economics research and policy in Australia through her extensive national and international committee work. Professor Hall earned her PhD from the University of Sydney in 1994. She was the founding Director of CHERE, established in 1990, and led the center until 2012. Her leadership has significantly contributed to the development of health economics as a discipline in Australia, building institutional capacity and professional networks that continue to influence health policy development. Professor Hall's research program spans multiple dimensions of health economics, with a current focus on healthcare financing and funding mechanisms to improve system performance. Her work examines health technology assessment, measurement of quality of life, end-of-life care economics, health workforce issues, and primary care economics. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on out-of-pocket costs, Medicare sustainability, geographic disparities in healthcare access, and value-based payment reform. Her methodological approaches include sophisticated econometric analyses, discrete choice experiments, and health services research designs that bridge theoretical economics with practical policy applications. Her scholarly contributions demonstrate consistent thematic development across healthcare financing models, with particular attention to equity implications and system performance metrics. The articles show progression from foundational work on health technology assessment to current research addressing complex challenges in healthcare financing amid rising costs and demographic pressures. Officer in the Order of Australia (AO) 2023 Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences UTS Distinguished Service Award 2019 National Health and Medical Research Council Outstanding Contribution Award 2017 Australian Financial Review/Westpac 100 Women of Influence 2016 Inaugural Professional Award of the Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand 2011 Professor Hall has been actively engaged in professional leadership throughout her career, serving as Past President of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia, the Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand, and the International Health Economics Association. Her work has attracted significant research funding through collaborations with government bodies seeking evidence to inform health policy decisions. She maintains an extensive international network through her long-term involvement with the Commonwealth Fund International Program in Health Policy and Practice. As founder and former Director of CHERE, Professor Hall established a vibrant research center that brings together interdisciplinary teams working collaboratively with policymakers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders. The center continues to conduct high-impact research addressing complex challenges in healthcare financing and delivery, building on the foundation she established over three decades ago.

Eve Kleinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Technology
• Classical Music
• Interactive Performance Art
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eve Klein is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Music Technology and Popular Music at The University of Queensland (UQ) School of Music. She leads a research cluster in interactive composition, focusing on virtual/augmented reality works and guiding postgraduate composers. Her work bridges classical music traditions with digital innovation, addressing themes like gender in technology, identity, and participatory cultures. Dr. Klein holds a PhD in Music and Sound and has pioneered immersive art music experiences for festivals such as MONA FOMA and VIVID Sydney. Her artistic works include Vocal Womb (a laryngoscopy-based opera exploring voice and power) and City Symphony (an AR soundwalk overlaying Brisbane’s CBD). She is a recipient of the 2023 Art Music Award for Experimental Practice and the IASPM 2016 Open Publication Prize. Her research spans music technology curriculum design, future work skills in the arts, and epistemic fluency through transdisciplinary collaboration. She co-founded the Touch Ensemble, a technology-focused performance group collaborating with engineering students. Dr. Klein’s work frequently addresses social justice themes, including gendered violence and climate change. Education: PhD in Music and Sound Awards: 2023 Art Music Award, IASPM 2016 Prize, UQ Program Innovation Award Her articles critically examine virtual orchestras’ impact on classical norms, while her creative works challenge traditional performance boundaries. Klein collaborates internationally with festivals, scientists, and NGOs to create transformative cultural projects.

Elena Aydosمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Climate Change Law
• Environmental Law
• Carbon Pricing Mechanisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elena Aydos is a Senior Lecturer at the Newcastle Law School, part of the University of Newcastle's School of Law and Justice. She specializes in climate change law, environmental law, and carbon pricing mechanisms. Her research focuses on the political and legal dimensions of climate policy, particularly in Australia, Brazil, and other global contexts. She holds a PhD from the University of Sydney and has contributed to international initiatives such as the Climate Reality Leadership Training with Al Gore. Education includes a Doctor of Philosophy (University of Sydney) and multiple masters degrees in finance law, public law, and philosophy from Brazilian institutions. Dr. Aydos teaches courses on environmental law, climate change economics, and competition law, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and innovative pedagogy, such as video-based assessments. Her research explores carbon pricing politics, emissions trading systems, and sustainable development. Notable works include Paying the Carbon Price (2017) and collaborations on carbon market sustainability and New Zealand's emissions reforms. She has secured over $417,000 in grants, including funding for international research mobility and environmental policy projects. Awards include the 2019 University of Newcastle Excellence Award and the 2019 BOLD Award for course design. She supervises PhD candidates on topics like climate justice, eco-legal systems, and environmental taxation. Dr. Aydos is actively involved in teaching innovations, including international programs to Brazil for environmental law studies. She has advised on policy design for carbon offset schemes and co-leads research on linking global carbon markets. Her work bridges legal frameworks with socio-economic challenges, advocating for politically feasible climate solutions.

Christiern Roseمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Applied Health Economics
• Health Econometrics
• Econometrics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Christiern Rose is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics at The University of Queensland (UQ), within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Bristol (2016) and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Toulouse School of Economics. His research focuses on applied microeconometrics with emphasis on peer effects, high-dimensional econometrics, health economics, and illicit drug markets. He is affiliated with the Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Bristol (2016) Post-doctoral Research, Toulouse School of Economics (2016–2018) Joined UQ in 2017 Research Interests: Dr Rose investigates peer effects in social networks, health economics (including mental health, healthcare utilization, and aging populations), and the economics of illicit drugs. He develops econometric methods for high-dimensional data and network analysis, with applications to policy evaluation and social spillovers. Research Trends: His work bridges theoretical econometrics and empirical policy analysis, often using advanced statistical techniques to address causal questions. Recent studies explore housing insecurity’s mental health impacts, physician networks’ influence on innovation adoption, and the role of social peers in addiction recovery. Grants & Supervision: Leading the ARC Discovery Project Understanding macroeconomic fluctuations with unobserved networks (2022–2025) Available for PhD supervision in health economics, network econometrics, and applied microeconometrics Labs/Teams: Affiliate of the Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis, collaborating on productivity measurement and efficiency analysis methods.

Joseph Wentaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Administrative Law
• Climate Change Law
• Climate Adaptation Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joseph Wenta is a Lecturer at the Newcastle Law School, University of Newcastle, and co-Convenor of the Juris Doctor programs. His research focuses on climate change law, administrative law, and environmental justice. He holds a PhD from the University of Tasmania and teaches subjects including Environmental Law, Criminal Law, and Constitutional Law. Wenta's work emphasizes equitable climate adaptation strategies and legal frameworks for resilience. He has secured over $6,400 in grants, including projects on soil stewardship and sustainability. His publications explore global climate governance, legal reflexivity in environmental policy, and regional insurance mechanisms for climate impacts. Education: PhD (University of Tasmania), BSc (Forensic) & LLB (both University of Newcastle), Graduate Certificate in Research (UTas) Research Interests: Climate Justice, Administrative Law, Law & Society Wenta has advised on three current PhD topics, including nature-based legal solutions and post-conviction review mechanisms. His work bridges legal theory and practice, addressing both domestic and international climate challenges.

• Blockchain
• Supply Chain Management
• Digital Innovation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shoufeng Cao is a Research Fellow at the School of Design, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He leads the Smart Trade Hubs Research Team at the QUT Design Lab, focusing on blockchain applications in supply chains, digital innovation, and agri-food systems. His work is supported by industry-led CRCs such as Food Agility CRC and Future Food Systems CRC. Education: PhD from the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. Research Interests: Blockchain technology, supply chain risk management, agricultural technology, information systems, and design science. His studies emphasize digital solutions for sustainability in trade and agriculture, including blockchain-based traceability, cross-border data governance, and smart contract systems. Awards: Winner of two Good Design Australia Awards (2020) for blockchain solutions in Australia’s beef industry. Recognized for innovative design in agri-food supply chain management. Grants & Projects: Funded by CRCs for Northern Australia development and future food systems. Collaborates on projects like the Export Smart Contract Project, which integrates blockchain for supply chain transparency. Labs & Teams: Active in QUT Design Lab, Blockchain Centre, and BEST Centre. Member of professional organizations including Production and Operations Management Society.