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A/Prof Helen Thompson

As an enabler of innovations and new discoveries, eResearch has the potential to boost research effectiveness through increased interaction between researchers, increased access to data and enhanced access to research outputs. Research findings that chart, understand and facilitate the transformation of practice through eResearch and digital innovation are important for policy makers, across disciplines and industries. A/Professor Helen Thompson conducts eResearch which harnesses the power of advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) for research and practice change. Characterised by collaboration and facilitated by fast, high-capacity networks her eResearch activities are diverse and multi-disciplinary and have application across all disciplines. She has a particular focus on the economic and social development of regional and rural communities and industries.

Website:
www.cerdi.edu.au
Federation University Australia Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation
Director Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation - CeRDI 
Your interests

Federation University Australia is a major participant in the Food Agility and Soil CRCs and if 19th CRC selection round applications are funded will also be engaged in the Digital Health and Farming Smarter CRCs. I am looking forward to meeting other participants in these CRCs. I would also like to connect with researchers, government and industry representatives who are interested in increased access to data as an enabler of innovation and new discoveries.

I lead the Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) at Federation University Australia. CeRDI is a global leader in data interoperability and has developed many award-winning web-based spans thematic areas including the natural environment, agriculture, hazards planning and resilience, health and wellbeing, heritage and culture and regional development.

Dr Stuart Thomson

Rail Manufacturing CRC
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 Valeria Torok

Fight Food Waste CRC
Research Scientist 
Your interests
I am attending the meeting in the role of Theme Leader Food Safety and Integrity in the Fight Food Waste CRC. I have interests in: food safety and quality; reducing and transforming food waste; role of food in gut health; and novel diagnostics.

Dr Beng Umali

ICT International Pty Ltd
Application Scientist 
Your interests
Sensors in plant, soil and environment

Mrs Yvette Waddell

Brien Holden Vision Institute
Chief Operating Officer 
Your interests
Vision and Eye Health, potential investors, VC's and strategic partners

Ms Susan Waterer Australia

The Alertness CRC is an industry focused research program committed to maximising alertness in the workplace. The mission of the Alertness CRC is to 1) Promote the prevention and control of sleep loss and sleep disorders, and 2) Develop new tools and products for individuals and organisations to improve alertness, productivity and safety.

Website:
http://www.alertnesscrc.com/
Alertness CRC Ltd
Communications Manager 
Your interests

I work within the field of sleep research, where we focus on outputs for improved Alertness, Safety and Productivity. I'm interested in meeting with other Communications experts, particularly those involved with CRC Programs and projects. Other attendees may like to meet with me to find out how we at the CRC for Alertness, Safety and Productivity approach Communications, and to share knowledge and ideas around this.

Mr Jason Watson

Elementary Law assists CRCs to bid, succeed, establish, run and transition.

We provide a full scope of legal services associated with intellectual property (IP), funding, research and commercialisation of technologies. We have built significant networks and have strong expertise in negotiating deals throughout Australia and worldwide. We assist companies to access high level expertise with direct, pragmatic, timely and cost-effective legal advice. Our expertise includes corporate and commercial law, technology, grants, research and commercialisation, capital raising, intellectual property and dispute resolution.

Website:
www.elementarylaw.com.au
Mr Jason Watson
Elementary Law
LinkedIn logo Principal 
Your interests

Okay, yes we are lawyers but we're here to help....so don't be scared!

We offer an 'expert on call' model; providing direct, timely and practical advice. We've delivered and refined this model across many CRCs and bids.

We are interested in meeting and assisting:
- CRC bids.
- CRCs seeking legal expertise.
- CRCs planning for transition.
- Companies interested in CRCs and grants.

We're always happy to chat and provide assistance on a no obligation (clock off!) basis. We'd be delighted to meet you!

Mr Jamie Watson

DST Group
Innovator 
Your interests
Defence Research Innovation

Mr Mark Weaver

Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Your interests

Mark Weaver and Damien Ellwood work for the Department of Industry Innovation and Science in the Growth Centre Policy Section. We have policy responsibility for Growth Centres (including objectives around increasing collaboration and commercialisation; and improving access to global supply chains and international opportunities for industry), and we are on the secretariat for the University Precincts Advisory Committee.

We are interested in identifying and communicating industry need for research and innovation (e.g. through the Growth Centres' Industry Knowledge Priorities); in improving the links between industry and researchers (e.g. through innovation precincts); and in local and regional business and innovation networks focusing on export opportunities.

Mr John Webster

Fight Food Waste CRC
Chair 
Your interests

lessons learnt in establishing a new CRC, food waste