Oral Health CRC

Dr James Fernando
Research Fellow 
Your interests
I am a practising dentist who has just completed a PhD in dental research. I am interested in dental health research (particularly prevention of oral disease) and higher education of oral health professionals.

Phil Up On Science

Dr Phil Dooley
Director 
Your interests

Create communication content that's more captivating than Katy Perry, the footy or Kandy Krush. Traditional science talks need an overhaul with human faces, interactive engagement and stories of conflict and triumph - and Phil Up On Science can help you make it happen.

Dr Phil Dooley is a science journalist, presenter, videomaker and trainer, who can help you get your research out to your audience in the most effective way. He's worked on YouTube videos that got hundreds of thousands of hits, tweets that saw millions of impressions, press releases that went international, school workshops for thousands of students and science pub nights that had crowds cheering for more.

With the experience to help you succeed in digital media, formal presentations or light-hearted fun, Dr Phil can bring out the best of your CRC. Specialties include EMCR training and custom packages for conferences - see philuponscience.com.au for more details.

Phil has a PhD in laser physics and is national vice-president of Australian Science Communicators. Phil Up On Science partners and clients have included Australian Institute of Physics, Australian Academy of Science, Australian Society for Medical Research, Inspiring Australia, National Science Week, Cosmos Magazine, Nature custom publishing, Geosciences Australia, ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society, Flinders University, Sustainable Stand Up and more.

Plant Biosecurity CRC

Ms Anwen Lovett
Director, Research Education and Training 
Your interests
Management of research, development and extension in agriculture, food, natural resources and renewable energy

Queensland University of Technology

Dr Fatima Naim
Research Fellow 
Your interests

I am an early career researcher and I am interested to meet anyone who is interested in food security and cleaner ways of producing plant based foods and materials.

I am a molecular biologist and my current field of study is focused on transgene design, gene harmony and genome editing in plants. I am also working on plant based waxes and oils and finding ways of producing higher amounts of novel waxes and oils in plants. My ultimate goal is to precisely engineer plant genomes to meet the increasing demand for plant based foods and materials.

Dr Kim Osman
Research Associate 
Your interests

The Digital Media Research Centre at QUT is partnering with The Conversation and the CRCA on an ARC Linkage research project that is investigating scholars’ use of amplifier platforms like The Conversation.

We would very much like to discuss your use (or non-use) of amplifier platforms and your research communication activities in an interview during the Collaborate Innovate Conference in Sydney.

Interviews will be at a time convenient to you and should take no longer than 30-40 minutes of your time with myself and Distinguished Professor Stuart Cunningham. It would be fantastic if you could indicate your interest or consent to participate through the match-up service and I can organise a time for the interview.

Please note that this study has been approved by the QUT Human Research Ethics Committee (approval number 1600001122).

Professor Stuart Cunningham
Distinguished Professor 
Your interests

The Digital Media Research Centre at QUT is partnering with The Conversation and the CRCA on an ARC Linkage research project that is investigating scholars’ use of amplifier platforms like The Conversation.

We would very much like to discuss your use (or non-use) of amplifier platforms and your research communication activities in an interview during the Collaborate Innovate Conference in Sydney.

Interviews will be at a time convenient to you and should take no longer than 30-40 minutes of your time with myself and Dr. Kim Osman. It would be fantastic if you could indicate your interest through the match-up service and also contact kim.osman@qut.edu.au so Kim can organise a time during the conference.

Please note that this study has been approved by the QUT Human Research Ethics Committee (approval number 1600001122).

Dr Oksana Zelenko
Discipline Leader 
Your interests

Design research for eMental Health / Digital Health.

End-user engagement in research through co-design.

Design-led innovation in eHealth.

Transdisciplinary research and innovation in Design and Health.

Rail Manufacturing CRC

Dr Stuart Thomson
CEO 
Your interests

The Rail Manufacturing CRC is supporting the rail industry to develop new products, technologies and supply chain networks to increase Australian rail manufacturing’s competitiveness, capacity and productivity.

Dr Larry Jordan
Research Director 
Your interests
The Rail Manufacturing CRC is supporting the rail industry to develop new products, technologies and supply chain networks to increase Australian rail manufacturing’s competitiveness, capacity and productivity.
Mr Paul Johnson
Chair 
Your interests
The Rail Manufacturing CRC is supporting the rail industry to develop new products, technologies and supply chain networks to increase Australian rail manufacturing’s competitiveness, capacity and productivity.

Raven Consulting Group

Dr Richard Huysmans
Consultant 
Your interests

I'm interested in helping PhD students and ECRs (but also established researchers) make the most of their PhD and their career in general. I help people understand the skills and experiences they have and how they might translate into other sectors or roles.

I work with PhD students, ECRs, Graduate Schools, Research Directors to help students complete their PhD in a timely manner. I work with ECRs and Research Offices to help academic write better grants.

I have a dream that PhDs will be seen like MBAs - a general qualification that improves your employability, rather than the vocational qualification it is currently viewed as. I also have a dream that the line between academia and industry will be blurred such that a career that see people move between each sector every 5-10 years is common rather than impossible.

If you support PhD students (e.g. through a stipend or scholarship), you might want to chat with me about supporting the people you fund to complete their PhD (faster).

Refraction Media

Ms Karen Taylor-Brown
CEO / Publisher 
Your interests
Refraction Media produces end-to-end science communication materials, including KnowHow magazine, the official magazine of the CRC Association conference, 5 years in a row. Our services include strategy, writing, design, distribution and communication. Talk to us about your next communications project.

RMIT University

Ms Clare Russell
Ms Clare Russell
LinkedIn logo Senior Advisor, Research Initiatives 
Your interests

I am responsible RMIT’s participation in national research initiatives - with particular focus on CRCs and CRC-Ps. Our team lead and facilitate consortia management throughout bidding and establishment to meet the needs and priorities of our industry partners. I look forward to meeting delegates who are keen to learn more about RMIT’s capability, our team’s role for the university and our partners, and if you are looking to collaborate.

Ms Fiona Madden
LinkedIn logo Senior Advisor, Research Initiatives, RI&E 
Your interests

Support CRC and CRC-P engagement between universities, industry and consortiums. Interested in learning about national and industry research priorities, best practice supporting CRC-P engagement and progressing research opportunities for RMIT in existing and new collaborations.

Space Environment Research Centre

Ms Michelle Fulton
Business Manager 
Your interests
Knowledge Transfer through CRC Industry
Dr Steve Gower
General Manager 
Your interests
Knowledge transfer through CRC industry
Mr David Ball
Chief Executive Officer 
Your interests
Transitioning research outcomes to industry

The University of Melbourne

Ms Michelle Kendall
Senior Major Initiatives Officer 
Your interests

To be completed

Ms Lynette Gillman
Senior Business Development Manager 
Your interests
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