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Suzanne C. Hopf is a Senior Lecturer and Course Director for the Master of Speech Pathology at Charles Sturt University, Australia, within the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences. Based in Nadi, Fiji as an Australian-Fijian citizen, she leads the blended online Master of Speech Pathology program and serves as Discipline Lead for Speech Pathology. Her work bridges academic leadership with on-ground clinical innovation in Pacific Islander communities. Her educational background includes: BAppSc (Speech Pathology) Hons Cert TESOL AdCert TEYL GradCertLTHE (Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education) PhD in 'Supporting Fijian children's communication' Dr. Hopf's research centers on equity in communication disability services, examining how individual, community, and societal factors create barriers and facilitators in underserved regions. She developed the Communication Capacity Research and Culturally Responsive Teamwork frameworks to guide evidence-informed, culturally responsive service development. Current projects focus on Fijian children's oral/written communication acquisition and culturally appropriate pre-school interventions, with strong emphasis on Pacific Islander contexts and multilingual populations. Her work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals for health equity and quality education. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on culturally responsive practice across 111 research outputs, with accelerating productivity (21 publications in 2024). Key trends include innovative arts-based methodologies for child voice research, decolonizing clinical frameworks, and virtual work-integrated learning models addressing global workforce shortages. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections across speech pathology, early childhood education, and Pacific Islander health equity. Scientific recognition includes: 2021 Charles Sturt Executive Dean’s Teaching Award for blended online Master of Speech Pathology 2021 Staff Excellence Award: Successful Graduates 2022 Research Excellence Through Partnership Award 2023 Excellence Awards: Research (Early Childhood Interdisciplinary Research group) 2023 Excellence Awards: Social Responsibility (Highly Commended) As an educator and supervisor, Dr. Hopf has guided PhD and Honours students to timely completion while fostering collaborative publication opportunities. Her student-centered approach maximizes engagement through innovative learning spaces, recognized through departmental teaching awards. Current grants support Fijian communication capacity building and virtual study abroad placements, with active partnerships including the Frank Hilton Organisation's Technical Governance Team. Dr. Hopf co-leads the Children's Voices Centre and Social Equality Intersectionality & Inclusion Research Group, while contributing to the Early Childhood Interdisciplinary Research group. Her Pacific-focused work involves community co-design through initiatives like the Fiji National Consultation on Assistive Technology, ensuring research directly addresses local needs while building sustainable service capacity.

• Speech-Language Pathology
• Communication Disorders
• Early Childhood Communication Development
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Dr. Sandris Zeivots is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney Business School and Interim Academic Director of Business Co-Design. His research focuses on creating transformative educational experiences through co-design methodologies, learning spaces, and emotional dimensions of learning. Zeivots explores student engagement optimization through collaborative educational design and investigates hybrid teaching models. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on innovative pedagogies, with recent work examining generative AI's impact on assessments, connected learning spaces in business education, and cross-disciplinary professional development. Research trends show progression from experiential learning foundations to technologically-enhanced educational frameworks. Zeivots leads the Disruptive Innovations in Business Education Research Group and has secured multiple grants including an Australian Business Deans Council commission. As academic director, he oversees curriculum development initiatives and facilitates faculty development programs through Sydney Facilitators Network and HERDSA networks. His pedagogical approach emphasizes authentic industry engagement and meaningful learning experiences in postgraduate business education.

• Educational Co-design
• Learning Spaces
• Emotional Dimensions of Learning
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Professor Verena Thomas is the Associate Dean (Research) at the School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Technology, Sydney (2011) and a Master of Media Arts and Production (2004). Her research focuses on participatory media, gender equity, and Indigenous knowledge systems in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region. Research Highlights: Examines sorcery-related violence, gender-based violence, and community resilience through applied theatre and storytelling. Develops participatory media strategies for HIV/AIDS education, climate adaptation, and resource governance. Explores informal media economies and grassroots communication in Melanesia. Grants & Projects: SHE Speaks: Intergenerational Wellbeing Through Self-Care ($50,000, 2025–2026). SheSpeaks: Amplifying Women's Voices for Wellbeing ($9,094, 2024–2025). Supervision: Current: Doctor of Philosophy on Iranian women documentary filmmakers. Completed: Projects on LNG resource impacts, climate adaptation, and sorcery violence peacebuilding in PNG. Her work bridges academic research with community action, emphasizing Indigenous voices in media and policy.

• Media Studies
• Gender Studies
• Anthropology
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Umesh Sharma is Professor in the Faculty of Education at Monash University , Australia, and serves as Associate Dean (Equity and Inclusion) . Renowned internationally for advancing inclusive and special education, he leads large-scale research and policy initiatives across Australia, South and South-East Asia, and the Pacific. He is chief co-editor of the Australasian Journal of Special Education and the Oxford Encyclopedia of Inclusive and Special Education , and has authored over 150 scholarly works. Education & Qualifications Specific degree details are not provided in the text; however, his sustained professorial appointment and extensive publication record indicate doctoral-level qualification in education. Research Interests Professor Sharma’s research centres on inclusive education , special education , and positive behaviour support . He investigates teacher efficacy for inclusive practice, develops and validates psychometric scales for attitude and concern measurement, and designs inclusive curricular strategies . A significant focus is inclusive education in developing countries , with projects in India, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, and beyond. Recent Publication Trends Between 2024 and 2025 his work reveals a surge in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and cross-national validation studies examining teacher attitudes, self-efficacy, and systemic support for inclusive practices. Emphasis is placed on post-pandemic educational recovery, policy analysis (e.g., India’s NEP 2020), and innovative teacher-education partnerships that bridge theory and practice across culturally diverse contexts. Scientific Awards & Recognition Dean’s Award for Excellence in Innovation and External Collaboration (2012) Dean’s Award for Research Impact (Economic & Social) (2016) Dean’s Award for Research Enterprise (2017) Outstanding Author Contribution Award (2015) Dean’s Award for Innovation for Learning and Teaching (2020) International Book Prize Award, Exceptionality Education International Zero Project Award for Outstanding Policy Development, United Nations Vienna (2016) Australia’s Research Field Leader in Special Education, Australian Chief Scientist Grants & Doctoral Supervision He has secured 30 funded projects since 2006, including two active ARC and government grants (2022-2026) on teacher capabilities in superdiverse classrooms and behaviour assessment in schools. While individual student names are not listed, he supervises doctoral researchers across inclusive education, disability studies, and teacher professional development domains. Laboratories, Teams & Networks Professor Sharma leads collaborative research teams within Monash’s inclusive education hub and coordinates the international CITED consortium (Inclusive Teacher Education & Development). He maintains active partnerships with universities, NGOs, and government agencies in more than 15 countries, fostering cross-cultural policy development and capacity-building initiatives.

• Inclusive Education
• Special Education
• Positive Behaviour Support
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Luke Heemsbergen is a Senior Lecturer in Communication at Deakin University's School of Communication and Creative Arts and the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation. His research explores the intersection of digital technologies and societal power structures, focusing on how emerging media reshape political communication, human-computer interaction, and cultural practices. He co-leads the Immersive Realities Theme at Deakin Motion Lab and coordinates the Critical Digital Interfaces and Infrastructures research group. Research interests include: Digital media's role in political engagement and activism Augmented/extended reality as tools for environmental and health communication Algorithmic governance in institutional contexts Critical approaches to synthetic media and AI creativity His recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on platform politics, with 9/15 articles analyzing social media's role in elections, activism, and misinformation. Methodologically, he employs innovative digital approaches like 'backend-in' platform analysis and multimodal data visualization. Thematically, articles cluster around: 1) Pandemic technologies and surveillance, 2) Algorithmic management in institutions, and 3) Immersive media design. Supervision includes 8 doctoral students working on projects like embodied human-machine interfaces, EdTech supply chains, and surveillance law reform. Funded projects include: Defining Communication in a Digital Era (ACCAN grant) Techno-Totalitarianism vs. Disruptive Technologies (Gerda Henkel Stiftung) VR Wayfinding Visitor Experience Model (ID Laboratory)

• Digital Communication
• Science and Technology Studies
• Augmented Reality
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Bridget Tombleson is a Senior Clinical/Professional Fellow at Curtin University, located in Perth, Western Australia. She holds positions within the School of Management and Marketing (Faculty of Business and Law) and contributes to the Office of the Provost. Her academic career spans over 20 years across government, corporate, and consultancy roles in public relations and communications. Bridget holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and postgraduate degrees in Business and Public Relations. She is currently completing her PhD, further enriching her expertise in academic research and teaching. Her teaching focuses on transmedia and digital storytelling for brands, incorporating innovative platforms like Curtin.Edge and MOOCs. Her research interests emphasize the intersection of technology and education within public relations. Key areas include transmedia storytelling's impact on student engagement, participatory culture's influence on cross-cultural communication, flipped learning pedagogy, and sustainable tourism communication strategies. She also explores narrative evolution and semiotics in digital contexts, bridging theory with practical applications in brand management. Bridget has been recognized with numerous teaching awards, including the 2022 Curtin Excellence in Teaching Award, 2022 PRIA Education Awards (Gold), and 2018 EdX Prize Finalist status. Her work often involves collaboration, notably with Katharina Wolf on sustainable tourism and transmedia learning projects. Her advising and grants narrative highlights expertise in curriculum design and cross-cultural communication. She teaches across multiple disciplines at Curtin, including the Centre for Aboriginal Studies, Business and Law, Health Sciences, Humanities, and Science and Engineering, demonstrating a commitment to interdisciplinary education. Her research and teaching frequently address ethical storytelling, cultural sensitivity, and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Bridget’s contributions extend beyond traditional classrooms through her creative works, such as designing EdX courses like *Curate Your Personal Brand*, and exploring MOOCs as transformative educational tools. She actively engages with global campuses and First Nations perspectives in her academic work, reflecting Curtin University’s institutional values.

• Public Relations
• Education
• Digital Storytelling
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Susanne Schmeidl is a Fulbright Scholar and Honorary Senior Lecturer at UNSW Sydney's School of Social Sciences. She specializes in conflict studies, forced migration, and post-conflict development, with expertise in early warning systems and inclusive peacebuilding. Her career spans over two decades of work with organizations like the UN Refugee Agency, Swiss Peace Foundation, and civil society groups in Afghanistan. PhD in Sociology - The Ohio State University (USA) MA in Sociology - The Ohio State University (USA) Bachelor (Honours) in Social Pedagogy/Social Work - University of Applied Sciences Nürnberg (Germany) Her research focuses on: Drivers of conflict and forced displacement Early warning and conflict prevention mechanisms Participatory peacebuilding in fragile contexts Development challenges in post-conflict societies Hybrid security arrangements and civil-military relations Recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize conflict sensitivity frameworks, ethical knowledge co-production in Afghanistan, and institutional analysis of migration systems. She co-edited the 2025 volume on conflict sensitivity trends and contributed to studies on refugee storytelling, aging in the Global South, and data challenges in displacement analysis. Scientific recognition includes the Fulbright Scholarship. She actively engages with the Sydney peacebuilding community and serves on the Board of Peacifica.

• Conflict Studies
• Forced Migration
• Peacebuilding
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Dr. Tamara Blakemore is an Associate Professor in Social Work at the University of Newcastle 's School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences. Her career spans academia, policy development, and clinical practice, with particular focus on trauma-informed social work , youth violence , and institutional child sexual abuse . A leader in experience-based learning models , she co-developed the innovative Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) program for trauma-exposed youth. Education: PhD, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from the University of Queensland Tamara's research explores intergenerational trauma , systemic oppression , and community resilience through longitudinal studies like the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children . Her work emphasizes visual methodologies , deep listening practices , and Aboriginal knowledge integration to address complex social issues. Recent publications highlight trauma-informed tools ( Now.See.Hear! ), gendered violence dynamics , and trauma's impact on empathy development . These contributions demonstrate her commitment to translating research into practice through community-based participatory frameworks . Scientific Awards: Work Integrated Learning Staff of the Year (2014, 2012) Mid-Career Researcher Award (2018) College Excellence Award for Industry Engagement (2022) Finalist - Engagement Excellence Award (2023) Tamara maintains clinical practice with Hunter New England Area Health while serving as Equity Ambassador for Community Wellbeing at the University of Newcastle. Her multidisciplinary collaborations with legal institutions and disability sector organizations demonstrate her commitment to social justice and policy innovation .

• Social Work Practice
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Youth Violence
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Dion Tuckwell is a Lecturer in the Department of Design at Monash University, specializing in Communication Design. He holds a Masters in Teaching (Research) from the University of Melbourne and is pursuing a doctoral degree in Design at Monash Art Design & Architecture (MADA). Prior to academia, Tuckwell worked in multidisciplinary design studios in Melbourne, focusing on both private and public sector projects. His research explores collaborative design practices, interdisciplinary research, and the role of studio practice in design education. Tuckwell’s work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and sustainable development. Education: Masters of Teaching (Research), University of Melbourne (2014) BA Design (Honors), University of Melbourne (2002) Current doctoral studies in Design at MADA, Monash University Research Interests: Dion’s research focuses on collaborative design practice and interdisciplinary approaches to knowledge generation. He investigates how studio-based practice informs design pedagogy and contributes to complex social research. Key areas include co-design methodologies, participatory design, and the integration of innovative learning environments. His work aligns with the FoR code 1203 (Design Practice and Management) and emphasizes practical, outcome-driven research. Co-design and interdisciplinary collaboration Design education and pedagogy Sustainable design practices and net-zero initiatives Practice-based research methodologies Awards: Learning Environments Australasia, Innovative Education Initiative category - Winner (2024): "Enhancing Spatial Literacy in the Evelyn Scott School" Advising and Collaborations: While Tuckwell does not list specific advisees, he collaborates extensively with researchers and practitioners. Recent collaborations include work on the ARC Linkage project and contributions to the Net Zero Precincts initiative. He actively participates in academic events, such as the International Conference on Sustainability Transitions (2024) and public lectures on spatial literacy and design education. Lab/Team Affiliations: As part of Monash University’s Department of Design, Tuckwell contributes to the broader research environment within MADA. His studio practice and academic role intersect to foster innovative approaches to design education and collaborative projects.

• Collaborative Design
• Interdisciplinary Research
• Participatory Design
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Associate Professor Ben Matthews is affiliated with The University of Queensland (UQ), holding positions in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology) and as an Affiliate of the Centre for Communication and Social Change (Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences). He leads research in design processes focusing on collaborative and participatory methodologies, with expertise in healthcare technology, educational tools, and community resilience. Education: BEng (Hons) and PhD from UQ. His research spans three core domains: designing advocacy for marginalized groups, participatory design materials, and augmenting professional expertise through technology. Key projects include designing for mental health stakeholders, wearable displays in healthcare, and bushfire resilience frameworks. Research Interests: Interaction design, participatory design, technology ethics, and human-centered innovation. His work emphasizes inclusive design processes that amplify user agency in technology development. Recent studies include VR analytics for mental health, energy use transparency, and emergency medical AR systems. Grants: Current funding includes ARC projects on AI-driven recruitment and trauma patient pathways. Past grants involve wearable tech for high-tempo work and passport processing research. Over 100 publications span journals like International Journal of Human-Computer Studies and conferences such as OzChi. Advising: Supervises PhD candidates on topics ranging from augmented reality in education to language learning applications. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across healthcare, education, and urban planning.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Participatory Design
• Healthcare Technology
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Professor Evonne Miller is a leading academic at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where she holds the title of Professor of Design Psychology and serves as Director of the QUT Design Lab . Her work bridges healthcare design , participatory co-design , and planetary health , focusing on creating inclusive environments for vulnerable populations. As a Fellow of the Australian Association of Gerontology , she chaired the 56th AAG National Conference in 2023 and has pioneered innovative approaches to aged care , prison healthcare , and climate change engagement . PhD (University of Otago) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) Her research expertise spans design thinking , arts-based knowledge translation , and health systems transformation , with over $16M AUD in competitive grants from ARC, NHMRC, and Queensland Health. Notable projects include Grief Guide AI , HEAL (Healthcare Excellence AcceLerator) , and intergenerational living campuses . She has published 140+ academic works , including books on healthcare design and creative research methods. Recent publications demonstrate her focus on AI in mental health , VR training , social prescribing , and arts-based interventions across diverse contexts like prison healthcare and voluntary assisted dying . Awards include Good Design Australia and National Communication Association recognitions, with her work influencing policy changes such as direct access to pain relievers in prisons. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy , she teaches research methods and design thinking while leading co-design workshops globally. Her advocacy for human-centered design extends to climate anxiety , disaster resilience , and everyday activism , supported by a free co-design resource repository for global practitioners.

• Design Psychology
• Healthcare Design
• Co-Design and Participatory Design
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Dr. Anna Sidis is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong's School of Psychology within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. With over 20 years of clinical experience as a Clinical Psychologist specializing in youth mental health, she holds dual appointments as both Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director of Postgraduate Psychology Programs (since January 2024). She serves as Chair of the Social Sciences Human Research Ethics Committee, demonstrating significant institutional leadership. Her educational background includes a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (2001-2004) and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Sydney. Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs covering Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychosis assessment, Suicide Prevention, Grief counseling, and Critical Psychology. Dr. Sidis' research focuses on dialogical and community approaches to mental health care, with particular expertise in co-production methodologies, qualitative research, and critical psychology. Her work addresses critical areas including youth mental health, early psychosis intervention, suicide prevention, bereavement support (especially cancer-related grief), and service user involvement in care design. Analysis of her 22 publications reveals consistent emphasis on qualitative methodologies, therapist-client interaction dynamics, and innovative service delivery models like Open Dialogue. Her funded research includes projects examining barriers to mental health access for youth with co-morbid substance use, dialogical therapy implementation ('Always opening and never closing' grant), and community-based suicide prevention initiatives. She actively supervises five higher degree research students working on topics ranging from virtual reality exposure therapy to sports-based suicide prevention. Barriers to access and engagement of young people with co-morbid substance use (2022-2024) 'Always opening and never closing' dialogical therapy study (2022) Innovation and Evaluation Grant for youth mental health access (2022) Dr. Sidis maintains active clinical research networks through her role as Deputy Director of Postgraduate Programs and Ethics Committee leadership, while her 15 most recent publications demonstrate growing international impact with citations across multiple platforms including Wikipedia references and social media engagement.

• Dialogical Approaches to Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Co-Production Research
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Julie Rudner is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Sociology at La Trobe University, where she has held roles including Campus Director (Bendigo, 2021–2023), Course Convenor for Social Inquiry (2010–2021), and academic positions since 2010. Her research focuses on community planning, urban governance, and spatial implications of safety, risk, and belonging. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from La Trobe University. Research interests include public knowings of safety, multicultural urban spaces, children’s environments, and risk assessment frameworks. Notable projects include evaluating the Bendigo Mosque protests (2016) and developing smartphone apps for heat mitigation (2020). She has secured grants from the Australian Government, Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, and others. Her teaching spans urban planning, research methods, and community engagement, with contributions to award-winning programs like the Bachelor of Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning. She has supervised PhD projects on topics such as urban safety in Pakistan, behavioral science in cycling, and Islamic placemaking in Melbourne. Key collaborations include work with Albury City Council (1999–2006), the Victorian Multicultural Commission, and international teams on child mobility and cultural heritage. Her work emphasizes transdisciplinary problem-solving and policy translation to address urban challenges.

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Community Planning
• Risk Management
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Associate Professor Marnie Badham is an Associate Professor at the School of Art, RMIT University. Her research focuses on socially engaged art, cultural policy, and participatory methods, emphasizing relational ethics and community partnerships. She leads interdisciplinary projects like the 'Public Art and its role in connecting people and place' initiative with iMOVE and co-leads frameworks such as 'Listening to Country' for Indigenous-settler-migrant relations. Marnie holds adjunct roles at Thompson Rivers University and consults for global cultural bodies. Her education includes a PhD in Creative Arts and Cultural Policy (University of Melbourne, 2012), a Master's in Community Cultural Development (2008), and undergraduate degrees in Fine Arts and Art History (University of Regina, 1996). She co-edits books on art and policy, including Visual Arts Work (Springer, 2025) and Tastes of Justice (Springer, 2025). Marnie's research spans 15+ articles on art economics, cultural value, and hybrid careers. She advises on public art policies and has led evaluations for projects like Sydney Metro and All the Queens Men. Her work addresses climate anxiety, food-art-politics, and Indigenous cultural frameworks through artist residencies and collaborations.

• Socially Engaged Art
• Public Art
• Cultural Policy
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Dr. Thomas Lee is a Senior Lecturer in Design Studies within the Faculty of Design and Society at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). With a background in the humanities, his academic work bridges design, technology, and cultural studies with a focus on sustainable transitions, particularly in agricultural contexts. His interdisciplinary approach spans design futuring, narrative theory, and socio-technological change. Dr. Lee's research interests center on understanding how cultural factors interact with technology, with recent work focusing on the cultural dimensions of industries involving living organisms and technology, such as livestock farming, synthetic biology, and biodiversity conservation. His current emphasis is on socio-technological change for sustainable transitions in the farming sector, drawing on his personal history growing up on a mixed farming business in regional NSW. This includes leading the design research team for Foragecaster (Food Agility CRC), one of Australia's largest AgTech projects, and developing tools for biodiversity conservation on agricultural land. His publication portfolio demonstrates remarkable breadth across design theory, sustainable technologies, and narrative approaches. The 15 most recent articles reveal a consistent pattern of interdisciplinary work connecting design with agricultural technology, sustainability transitions, and speculative futures. His research frequently appears in high-impact journals including Journal of Cleaner Production, Futures Journal, and People and Nature Journal, showing strong citation impact particularly in sustainable design and agricultural technology fields. UTS Teaching and Learning Citation (2015) Postgraduate Futures Associate Award (2015) Dr. Lee actively supervises research students, currently guiding one PhD candidate and having previously supervised another to completion. His funded research projects include significant collaborations with Food Agility CRC on Foragecaster (2023), Innovation Connections Grants for agritech animal husbandry (2022), and biodiversity conservation initiatives with Landcare Australia. Beyond his research, he serves as the School of Design Indigenous Liaison Officer since 2021, faculty assessor of Non-Traditional Research outputs since 2023, and convenor of the Design for Societal Transitions research cluster.

• Socio-Technological Change
• Design Futuring
• Sustainable Transitions
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