People
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 Jo White, 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.
Co-Directors
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Board
Jo White
Chair
Loïc Barancourt
Board Member
Dr Abby Bloom
Board Member
Dr Jill Freyne
Board Member
Hebbat Manhy
Board Member
Fiona Rankin
Board Member
Members’ Committee
Professor Julie Cairney
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Sydney
Professor Dane McCamey
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), UNSW
Professor Kate McGrath
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), UTS
Dr Paul di Pietro
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry & Engagement),
University of Wollongong
Professor Dan Johnson
Pro Vice-Chancellor - Research, Innovation and Enterprise, Macquarie University
Professor Tim Senden
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure & Entities), ANU
Professor Deborah Sweeney
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, Research & Innovation, Western Sydney University
Staff
Nicholas Haskins
Chief Operating Officer
Dr Tomonori Hu
Environment & Agriculture Theme Lead
Diane Nazaroff
Media & PR Manager
Catherine Oates Smith
Human Health Theme Lead
Rupa Patnaik
Project Administrator
Peter Runcie
Natural Hazards & Smart Places Theme Lead
Dr Ayu Saraswati
Digital & AI Theme Lead