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

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