Dr Michaela Blyton
Dr Michaela Blyton’s research focuses on wildlife health and providing the science behind conservation actions to protect endangered Australian marsupials. Over 20% of Australian mammals are threatened with extinction. Among them is the iconic koala that faces threats from habitat loss, climate change and disease. Dr Blyton’s work combines genetic and microbiology techniques to better…
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Dr Rebecca McElroy
At the heart of almost every galaxy lies a supermassive black hole. As these black holes grow, they power the most energetic process in the Universe, capable of shaping the evolution of entire galaxies. Rebecca’s research seeks to understand how this process has influenced the history of the cosmos. Rebecca’s research addresses a fundamental gap…
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Dr Julian Steele
Dr Steele’s work focuses on the intersection of materials physics and optoelectronics, by studying how atomic vibrations govern physical properties. By uncovering the links between atomic motion and macroscopic behaviour, his research seeks to establish how materials can be understood and designed from the atomic scale up. This knowledge is critical for developing the next…
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Dr Nagham Ailabouni
More than 425,000 Australians live with dementia, affecting their memory, thinking and independence. Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia. Many people living with dementia take many medicines each day, often five or more (known as polypharmacy), which can increase the risk of harm, including confusion, falls, and hospitalisation. Dr Ailabouni’s research…
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A/Prof Michael Noetel
Artificial intelligence is changing society faster than we can write the rules. The people building AI admit there is a real chance it goes catastrophically wrong. Those odds seem higher than we would ever accept from planes or power plants. Yet governments struggle to find neutral, credible evidence about the risks, because most warnings come…
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Dr Timothy Piatkowski
Dr Timothy Piatkowski studies the growing use of substances taken to improve appearance, performance and health, such as steroids and peptides. These substances are spreading rapidly through social media and online markets, yet research, healthcare, and regulation have struggled to keep pace. This leaves people without reliable information and clinicians without the evidence needed to…
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Dr Gemma Galbraith
Coral reefs are one of the planet’s most fascinating and vital ecosystems, yet we know surprisingly little about parts of these habitats lying just below the depths of standard SCUBA diving. Dr Gemma Galbraith is a marine ecologist whose research explores Australia’s deep-reef ecosystems (30–150m depth), often called the twilight zone. Using underwater robotics, artificial…
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Dr Giselle Newton
Dr Giselle Newton is a digital health sociologist who investigates how digital platforms shape experiences of fertility and family. People are increasingly using digital platforms (social media, search engines and AI chatbots) to seek information, find support from others, access fertility care, yet these experiences are highly personalised and ephemeral. As they navigate digital platforms,…
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Dr Samantha Teague
Dr Samantha Teague is a mental health researcher focused on improving the wellbeing of children, parents and families. Her work addresses a growing challenge: mental health problems often begin early in life, yet many families struggle to access timely support. This is particularly true in regional, rural and remote communities, where long distances, workforce shortages…
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