Research and Technology Advisory Committee

Committee Chair

Data science, digital economy, leadership, research

Ian is the NSW Chief Data Scientist and CEO of NSW Data Analytics Centre. With 25 years’ experience leading large ICT and research organisations, he’s a thought leader on the digital economy and technology’s societal impacts.

Committee member

Data science, AI, data analytics, leadership

Joanna is the Monash Data Futures Institute Director, bringing together data science and AI capabilities from across Monash. An exceptional thought leader, she’s passionate about the benefits of AI in driving lasting and transformative change for social good.

Committee member

Environmental management, policy, research, leadership

Steve was an ecologist and resource manager before joining ANU, where he was an inaugural ANU Public Policy Fellow. A Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, he’s affiliated with the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC and is a Senior Associate with Aither.

Committee member

Spatial science, geospatial technologies, geomorphology, leadership

Stephanie is a spatial science lecturer at James Cook University. She’s particularly interested in coral reef processes and geomorphology. She enjoys combining field work with a variety of geospatial technologies to better understand the world and our part in it.

Committee member

Genomics, bioinformatics, computation

Sarah is the Data Science Pillar Director at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. A genomics researcher, she has worked in both academia and industry, including at the US biotechnology corporation Genentech. Sarah is dedicated to understanding human disease using genomics and translating findings to benefit patients.