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Meet the researchers, leaders and team connecting ideas, expertise and opportunities across NSSN.
The NSSN is led by two internationally recognised scientists who are leaders in their respective fields of physics and electrical engineering and bring a wealth of expertise to the network's ambitious program of research, innovation and industry collaboration.
The NSSN Board, chaired by Dr Jill Freyne, and consisting of experienced leaders across the policy, research and industry spectrum provide guidance and oversight on network strategy and direction.
The NSSN Members' Committee consists of senior representatives of each of the member universities and the NSW Office of Chief Scientist & Engineer. It ensures that member university and government imperatives guide the strategy and activities of the network.
A lean central team of talented staff lead the research programs and co-ordinate the operations of the network.
Board
Dr Abby Bloom
Board Member
Hebbat Manhy
Board Member
Ellen Gorissen
Board Member
Loïc Barancourt
Board Member
Dr Jill Freyne
Board Chair
Tara Croft
Board Member
Jeff Oatman
Board Member
Members’ Committee
Professor Julie Cairney
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Enterprise), University of Sydney
Professor Dane McCamey
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), UNSW
Professor Dan Johnson
Pro Vice-Chancellor - Research, Innovation and Enterprise, Macquarie University
Professor Tim Senden
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure & Entities), ANU
Professor Ian Anderson
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation, Western Sydney University
Dr Paul di Pietro
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry & Engagement),
University of Wollongong
Professor Kate McGrath
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), UTS
Staff
Peter Runcie
Natural Hazards & Smart Places Theme Lead
Dr Ayu Saraswati
Digital & AI Theme Lead
Dr Tomonori Hu
Environment & Agriculture Theme Lead
Nicholas Haskins
Chief Operating Officer
Catherine Oates Smith
Human Health Theme Lead
Diane Nazaroff
Media & PR Manager
Dr Thor Slater
Net Zero Theme Lead
Rupa Patnaik
Senior Project Officer
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