Dr. Geoff Walker is an Associate Professor in Power Engineering at QUT's School of Electrical Engineering & Robotics, part of the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on power electronics applications in renewable energy (especially PV), electric vehicles, and smart grid technologies. He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland and has over 25 years of industry and academic experience, including roles at Aurecon and the University of Queensland. His expertise spans multilevel converters, distribution networks, and PWM strategies. Current roles: Associate Professor, QUT; Member of IEEE and Engineers Australia Research interests: Photovoltaic grid integration, EV systems, power quality, and renewable energy optimization Teaching includes power electronics, electrical engineering foundations, and energy systems. He has supervised over 140 undergraduate theses and contributed to projects like the Google Little Box Challenge Academic Award-winning research. His work emphasizes practical solutions for modern energy challenges, including battery storage systems and grid reliability improvements.
Professor Catrina Denvir is a leading academic in Business Law & Taxation at Monash Business School, Monash University, specializing in the intersection of law, technology, and access to justice. She joined Monash from Ulster University where she directed the Legal Innovation Centre, and maintains active research leadership through Impact Labs. Her educational background includes a PhD in Law from University College London (2014), BA (Hons) in Law from University of Cambridge (2008), BPPM (Hons) in Public Policy & Management from University of Melbourne (2006), and BA in Political Science from University of Melbourne (2004). Denvir's research focuses on technological innovation in legal service delivery , artificial intelligence in law , and access to justice , employing advanced methodologies including virtual avatar studies, large-scale legal need surveys, and multilevel statistical modeling. Her work significantly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to justice and quality education. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on online court systems , legal aid sustainability , and pricing transparency in legal services , with notable 2025 work on court accessibility measurement and 2023 analyses of Victorian legal pricing practices. Dean's Award - Excellence in Research - Early Career Researcher (2019) Dean's PRME Research Excellence Award (2020) Monash Business School's Dean’s List (2024) Denvir actively supervises PhD students and leads significant research projects including the Exploring Barriers to Costs Disclosure Compliance study for the Victorian Legal Services Board (2022-2023) and the We Are Legal Aid census analysis (2021). She maintains extensive consultancy engagements with organizations like the Legal Education Foundation, Money Advice Trust, and Civil Justice Council of England and Wales.
Sally Larsen is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of New England (UNE), within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education. She is an active researcher and educator with a focus on quantitative methods in educational research, particularly longitudinal and multilevel modeling. Education: Ph.D., University of New England, 2022 M.Ed. (Teacher-librarianship), Queensland University of Technology, 2011 B.Ed. (Secondary), University of Queensland, 2004 B.A. (English/French), University of Queensland, 2002 Her research centers on reading and mathematics development across primary and early secondary school, with a strong emphasis on analyzing longitudinal data such as NAPLAN. She investigates growth patterns, predictors of academic development, and the application of behavioral genetics in educational contexts. Her methodological expertise includes structural equation modeling, latent growth curve models, and multilevel analysis. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on developmental trajectories in literacy and numeracy, school sector differences, genetic and environmental influences on learning, and methodological rigor in educational measurement. These works appear in top journals such as Developmental Psychology , Child Development , and Behavioral and Brain Sciences . Scientific Awards: Australian Association for Research in Education, Early Career Researcher Conference Paper Award (2023) University of New England, Chancellor’s Doctoral Research Medal (2022) Society for the Scientific Studies of Reading, Taylor and Francis Award (2020) Sally Larsen has contributed to major research collaborations and projects, including the Academic Development Study of Australian Twins (ADSAT). She advises on research methods and statistics and coordinates the Graduate Teaching Performance Assessment. She has presented at leading conferences such as AARE and SSSR and is a member of key academic societies including the Society for Research in Child Development. She is actively involved in translating research into practice, particularly in supporting evidence-based teaching and understanding how genetic research may inform, but not dictate, educational policy and classroom practice.
Dr. Erica Breuer is a Honorary Lecturer at the University of Newcastle in the School of Medicine and Public Health . With a PhD in Psychiatry from the University of Cape Town (2018) and a Master of Public Health (Epidemiology) from the same institution (2009), she specializes in global mental health , implementation science , and theory of change methodology . Her work focuses on mental health service development in low- and middle-income countries, women in the justice system, and cross-country collaborations. Her research has been published in journals like Journal of Long Term Care , J Appl Gerontol , and PLoS One , covering topics such as social innovation adaptation , prisoner health , and community-based mental health programs . She has contributed to major initiatives including the PRIME consortium and the STRiDE project, and currently participates in the InCARE European Union-funded long-term care study. Key collaborations span institutions in Austria, Australia, Brazil, and 18 countries, with methodological expertise in qualitative comparative analysis and participatory workshop facilitation . Current Role: Honorary Lecturer, University of Newcastle Past Roles: Post-doctoral Research Fellow (2020-2021), Conjoint Lecturer (2018-2020), Consulting Researcher (2016-2021) Education: PhD in Psychiatry (University of Cape Town, 2018) Master of Public Health (Epidemiology, University of Cape Town, 2009) Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (University of Sydney) Research Focus: Dr. Breuer works on mental health service delivery in resource-limited settings, theory of change frameworks , and gender-specific health interventions . Her articles highlight implementation pathways for community mental health , prisoner reintegration , and dementia care , with methodologies spanning Delphi consensus studies , qualitative comparative analysis , and program theory validation . Key Collaborations: She has partnered with institutions across Ethiopia, India, Nepal, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the United States, contributing to projects like the Keeping Us Together parenting program and EMPOWER . Her work addresses health equity , stigma reduction , and policy translation through participatory research .
Dr. Julie Abimanyi-Ochom is a Senior Lecturer at Deakin University's School of Health and Social Development, part of the Faculty of Health and the Institute for Health Transformation. She holds a PhD in Health Economics from Monash University, an MSc in Development and Resource Economics from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, and a BSc in Agricultural Economics from Makerere University. Her research focuses on health economics, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with expertise in econometric modelling and burden of disease analysis. Key areas include chronic disease management (e.g., osteoporosis, Parkinson’s Disease, HIV/AIDS), youth alcohol prevention, endometriosis, and maternal and child health equity. She has led or contributed to over $2 million in grants, including projects on diabetes and dementia links, youth alcohol prevention, and osteoporosis costing studies. Education: PhD in Health Economics, Monash University (Australia) MSc in Development and Resource Economics, Norwegian University of Life Sciences BSc in Agricultural Economics, Makerere University (Uganda) Research Interests: Health economics in LMICs Chronic disease burden and prevention Health service utilisation equity Econometric analysis of health systems Her recent articles analyze topics such as childhood pneumonia costs in Bangladesh, antenatal care inequities in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the economic impact of Huntington’s disease. She has been awarded grants for projects like the Communities That Care initiative and has received accolades including the 2009 Australian Health Economics Society Best Paper Award. Dr. Abimanyi-Ochom supervises doctoral candidates on maternal health, refugee care models, and disability equity. She also contributes to editorial boards (e.g., Frontiers in Public Health) and professional societies like the Australian Health Economics Society. Grants & Awards: $475,498 MRFF Grant for Endometriosis Research (2020–2026) $97,000 Osteoporosis Australia Grant (2024) Brown University Advanced Research Institute Scholar Award (2013) Teaching & Supervision: Teaches Health Economics and Biostatistics at Deakin Supervises 4 doctoral candidates on topics like refugee maternal care and child health outcomes
Zhijun Chen is a Professor and Head of the Department of Human Resources Management at the College of Business, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE). He also serves as the Academic Director of SUFE's MBA program and holds an honorary research fellow position at the UWA Business School, University of Western Australia. His research focuses on employee proactive behavior, leadership styles, job crafting, and socialmateriality. He contributes to editorial roles for journals like Human Relations and Asian Pacific Journal of Management . Chen teaches organizational behavior, strategic HR management, and social psychology. His work bridges leadership dynamics, employee behavior, and organizational contexts, with publications in high-impact journals such as Journal of Applied Psychology and Organization Science . His research emphasizes multilevel analyses of proactive behavior and leadership’s role in shaping workplace outcomes. With 12 publications cited over 400 times (Scopus), Chen’s scholarship addresses topics like authoritarian leadership’s impact on proactivity, peer influence in teams, and ambidextrous leadership’s role in newcomer integration. He has supervised 3 students and actively engages in international research collaborations.
Farzad Farajizadeh is a Research Fellow in Power Engineering at the School of Engineering, The University of Western Australia (UWA). He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Queensland University of Technology (2021), specializing in wireless power transfer systems for dynamic chargers. Previously, he served as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Queensland, focusing on electromagnetic interference modeling in power electronic systems. His research interests encompass power electronic converters, renewable energy systems, wireless power transfer (WPT), and FACTS technologies. He leads projects on stackable multi-level power electronic modules and has contributed to advancements in dynamic WPT for applications like electric vehicle charging. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainable energy and innovation. Farajizadeh has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications, including studies on grid-side current oscillations, EMI mitigation in IPT systems, and control strategies for cascaded multilevel inverters. He is a co-investigator on the ARC-funded Renewable Microgrid Pilot for Gravitational Wave Facilities project, addressing energy resilience in remote infrastructure. His research bridges theoretical analysis and experimental validation, with applications in smart grids, renewable integration, and high-efficiency power systems. Key contributions include novel converter designs for dynamic WPT and harmonic mitigation techniques in parallel grid-tied inverters.
Dr. Habtamu Bizuayehu is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the First Nations Cancer & Wellbeing Research Program, School of Public Health, University of Queensland. His primary focus is cancer research among Indigenous peoples, including cancer outcomes, treatment disparities, and global screening initiatives. Previously, he worked at Cancer Council Queensland and as a researcher/lecturer at Debre Markos University. He holds a PhD in Public Health from the University of Newcastle, Australia, and expertise in epidemiological methodologies such as longitudinal analysis and causal modeling. Education: Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health and Behavioral Sciences, University of Newcastle, Australia Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Hawassa University, Ethiopia Research Interests: Cancer disparities, Indigenous health, health equity, maternal and child health, infectious disease epidemiology, and diabetes. He has authored/co-authored 28 peer-reviewed articles cited over 5000 times and presented at 11 conferences. His work spans high-income (Australia) and low-income (Ethiopia) contexts. Advising & Grants: Supervised seven master's students and mentored junior staff. Specializes in task prioritization, student engagement, and stakeholder collaboration. His research has addressed neonatal mortality, maternal near-miss events, and HIV/AIDS knowledge barriers in Ethiopia. Labs/Teams: Active in the First Nations Cancer & Wellbeing Research Program, focusing on Indigenous cancer outcomes and global health equity initiatives.
Hanna Kurniawati is a Professor at the ANU School of Computing and holds the SmartSat CRC Professorial Chair for System Autonomy, Intelligence, and Decision-Making. She leads the ANU Node and Planning & Control theme of the ARIAM Hub, and founded the Robot Decision Making group. Her research focuses on scalable algorithms for decision-making under uncertainty, particularly in robotics and autonomous systems. She has received prestigious awards, including the RSS 2021 Test of Time Award and multiple best-paper recognitions. She is an active conference organizer and editorial board member for journals like IEEE Transactions on Robotics. Education: BSc Computer Science, University of Indonesia PhD Computer Science (Robot Motion Planning), National University of Singapore (2008) Research Interests: Planning under uncertainty and POMDP frameworks Robot motion planning and computational geometry Integration of planning and reinforcement learning Autonomous system assurance and safety Service and Leadership: Former President of the Australian Robotics and Automation Association (2019–2020) Keynote speaker at ICRA 2025, IROS 2018, and ICAPS 2025 Program Co-Chair for ICRA 2022 and Editor roles for IEEE TRO and RA-L Teaching: Advanced Topics in AI (COMP4620/8620) Advanced Topics in Machine Learning (COMP4680/8650) Algorithms (COMP3600/6466)
Dr. Suman Das Gupta serves as a Lecturer in Population Health and Epidemiology at the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, Australia. With over 20 years of professional experience, he maintains active roles in research, teaching, and international consultancy related to veterinary epidemiology and public health. His educational background includes a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) from an unspecified institution, a Masters in Public Health (MPH) with focus on epidemiology from American International University - Bangladesh, and a PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology from the University of Queensland, Australia. His doctoral research examined factors influencing the epidemiology of avian influenza virus circulation on poultry farms in Bangladesh. Dr. Gupta's research focuses on veterinary epidemiology, zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, biosecurity, animal disease surveillance, public health, and the One Health approach. His work employs advanced epidemiological techniques including risk factor modeling, infectious disease spread modeling, Structural Equation Modeling, spatial modeling, and Multilevel random effects modeling using analytical tools such as R, STATA, SaTScan, MLwiN, MPlus, AMOS, ArcGIS Map, and NVivo. His publication record includes 40 peer-reviewed research papers, with significant recent output in 2024-2025 focusing on avian influenza, biosecurity practices in poultry farming, zoonotic disease transmission, and economic impacts of pandemics on agriculture. His research demonstrates strong alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in public health and agricultural sustainability. Asha Lata Dey Memories student scholarship by Bangladesh Hindu Foundation for OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (1999) Nippon Foundation, Japan scholarship for OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (1998) Merit Scholarship for OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (1997) Summa Cum Laude Distinction (Gold Medal) for MPH program BEST School of Veterinary Science (SVS), University of Queensland HDR Paper for BEST PUBLICATION (2020) Global Talent for OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC and PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS (2020) Dr. Gupta has extensive experience supervising PhD students as both Principal and Co-supervisor. His professional contributions include developing a web-based simulation tool for Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks for veterinary education at UQ, creating epidemiological training materials for field veterinarians across the Asia-Pacific region, and conducting biosecurity training for officers at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry/CSU Biosecurity Training Centre. He has served as a National Consultant for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and STOP AI|USAID, contributing to avian influenza field research programs in Bangladesh. His research activities connect with the Gulbali Research Institute at Charles Sturt University, where he previously worked as a Research Fellow in Veterinary Epidemiology, Biosecurity and Surveillance. He has led significant initiatives including biosecurity programs across poultry value chains in Bangladesh, syndromic surveillance of livestock and poultry diseases, and numerous disease outbreak investigations for conditions including Avian Influenza, Anthrax, and Peste des petits ruminants.
Nasser BAGHERI is a Professor and Director of the Geo-Health-Lab and VIDEA Lab at the Health Research Institute, University of Canberra. His research focuses on spatial analysis, public health, and epidemiology, with emphasis on cardiovascular risks, dementia care, and the Global Burden of Disease. He leads projects addressing climate impacts on health, dementia service gaps, and pharmacist integration in aged care. Education : Not explicitly listed in the provided text. Research Interests : Spatial epidemiology, health inequalities, geographic information systems (GIS), and global health trends. Key projects include CANBREATHE (wildfire smoke health impacts) and dementia service evaluation in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Recent Article Trends : Recent work examines disparities in cardiovascular risks, dementia service barriers, and obesity forecasts. Spatial analysis remains a core methodology, with collaborations across Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern regions. Grants & Projects : Active in 8 projects, including CANBREATHE (2025–2028) and dementia service mapping (2024–2026). Focus areas include mental health systems modeling and aged care innovation. Labs/Teams : Geo-Health-Lab (spatial analysis) and VIDEA Lab (interdisciplinary health research).
Dr. Nathan Marks is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the School of Engineering , University of Newcastle, Australia. His career spans academic and defense-related research roles, including a 2016-2020 position as Electrical Research Engineer with Defence Science and Technology Group in Melbourne. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Honours 1, University Medal) - University of Newcastle, 2011 Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering - University of Newcastle, 2016 His research focuses on power electronics and renewable energy systems , particularly electric machines for maritime propulsion , multilevel converters , and real-time simulation . Key contributions include sensorless MPPT algorithms and stability analysis of PHIL systems . Recent publications (2024-2012) demonstrate expertise in electrical machine control , converter topologies , and power hardware-in-the-loop techniques. He teaches Power Electronics and Electric Machines courses while maintaining active IEEE memberships.
Dr. Abu Nawas is a Researcher at the School of Education, University of Adelaide. His work focuses on educational policy, teaching methodologies, and student well-being, with particular attention to Indonesian educational systems. He has conducted studies on teacher certification impacts, interdisciplinary academic reflection, and comparative analyses between secular and religious schools. Research interests include evaluating educational interventions, analyzing student outcomes through multilevel frameworks, and exploring language education disparities. His publications examine topics ranging from physics pedagogy to peer assessment anxiety in EFL contexts. Publications highlight themes of educational equity, curriculum effectiveness, and cross-cultural learning dynamics. With a focus on both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, his work contributes to understanding systemic factors influencing student success. Currently located at Nexus 10 Tower (Room 611), his research also addresses family socioeconomic influences on literacy development and innovative teaching models to enhance critical thinking.
Mary Tate is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology's Science & Engineering Faculty. Her research focuses on Business Process Management, Information Systems, and Digital Services, with a particular emphasis on service quality, technology acceptance, and organizational learning. She has published extensively in journals like Business Process Management Journal and Information Systems Frontiers , and her work frequently addresses challenges in e-commerce, service failure prevention, and innovative technologies. Her research interests include leveraging digital technologies to enhance service delivery, understanding user behavior in self-service contexts, and methodological advancements in information systems research. She has contributed to frameworks for process modeling success factors and technological enablers in service innovation. Mary has presented at leading conferences such as the European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) and the Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS). Her collaborative work spans topics from public sector digitization to ethical considerations in crowdwork platforms.
Dan Wang is a Senior Lecturer in International Management at the Department of Management, Monash Business School, Monash University. Her research focuses on paradox theory, cross-cultural competence, and identity management in multinational organizations. She teaches subjects in international management and business, emphasizing qualitative research methodologies. Education: PhD in Management, Monash University Her research explores organizational paradoxes in mandatory system usage, task conflict dynamics in service performance, and knowledge transfer mechanisms. Using qualitative methods like interviews and case studies, she investigates cross-cultural competence development, expatriate management, and diversity challenges in multinational contexts. Scientific Awards: 2017 Monash Business School Dean's Commendation for Excellence in Research by an Early Career Researcher 2016 Advancing Women's Research Excellence Award at Monash University Dan Wang supervises PhD and research students in topics related to international HRM, paradox theory applications, and identity/diversity management. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through cross-cultural competence development and organizational conflict resolution research.
