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Professor Karen Blackmore

Dr Karen Blackmore is driven by problem-solving. From the application of Virtual Reality for industry, to girls participation in STEM Karen is always looking toward an innovative solution to society’s issues.

Professor Anna Giacomini

Professor Anna Giacomini, Principal Researcher in the University's Priority Research Centre for Geotechnical and Materials Modelling, is committed to innovating, promoting and improving safety in mining and civil environments.

Associate Professor Patricia Saco

Associate Professor Patricia Saco’s research over the past years has focused on understanding the impacts of human pressures and climate variability and change on hydrology, land and soil resources.

Dr Emma Beckett

Molecular nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett is exploring the genetic secrets behind microbiomes and whether you really are what you eat.

Associate Professor Vicki Keast

Using a combination of advanced electron microscopy measurements and quantum simulations, Assoc. Prof. Vicki Keast investigates the fundamentals of materials properties.

Dr Danielle Verdon-Kidd

Dr Danielle Verdon-Kidd is researching the nature and triggers of extreme weather events, such as droughts, bushfires and storms to help our nation better prepare for what lies ahead.

Dr Khay Fong

The research of Dr Khay Fong centres upon the self-assembly of amphiphilic molecules into nanostructures and nanoparticles. The overarching aim of her research is to develop a platform nanotechnology that can be used in the creation of better medicines and diagnostic tools.

Dr Alex Callen

Dr. Alex Callen is a conservation biologist in the School of Environmental and Life Sciences. Her research focuses on the response of threatened amphibian populations to multiple environmental stresses and how fine scale habitat manipulations can improve their survival.

Dr Jessica Allen

If you ask Electrochemical Engineer Dr Jessica Allen what energises her the most in her field at present, she’ll talk enthusiastically about the burgeoning field that is energy technology, in particular, electrochemistry and the development of new renewable energy technologies.

Associate Professor Elham Doroodchi

Dr Doroodchi's research is underpinned by the two general areas of fluid mechanics and particle technology with the main focus being on the fundamental and applied research into multiphase systems.

Dr Jayne O'Shea

Dr O’Shea completed her PhD studies at Newcastle University (2010-2015), examining belt conveying system energy prediction models using the relaxation properties of rubber.

Dr Hannah Power

Coastal morphologist and geologist Dr Hannah Power is translating her research by collaborating with governments and councils so they can better manage coastal environments.

Professor Erica Wanless

Working with colleagues at the University of Newcastle and beyond, Professor Erica Wanless is leading two projects exploring how surface coatings change behaviours at phase boundaries.