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


Board


 
 

Jo White

Chair

 

Dr Diana Day

Board Member

Dr Jill Freyne

Board Member

Hebbat Manhy

Board Member

 

Dr Ian Oppermann

Board Member

Fiona Rankin

Board Member

Natasha Rawlings

Board Member

 

Caroline Residovic

Office of the NSW Chief Scientist

 

Members’ Committee


Professor Julie Cairney

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research - Enterprise & Engagement), University of Sydney

Professor Dane McCamey

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), UNSW

Mr Warwick Dawson

Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Engagement, University of Newcastle

 

Professor Kate McGrath

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), UTS 

Professor Dan Johnson

Pro Vice-Chancellor - Research, Innovation and Enterprise, Macquarie University

Paul Di Pietro

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry & Engagement),
University of Wollongong

 

Professor Ute Roessner AO

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Initiatives & Infrastructure), 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

Laura Earl

Net Zero 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