Our Team

KEE is a core function of the University of Newcastle under the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Engagement, in the Division of Research and Innovation. We assist with all aspects of IP, commercialisation, industry collaboration, and connecting the community to the University’s world-class researchers.


Mr Warwick Dawson

Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Engagement
Office of the PVC Research
Mrs Siobhan Curran

Mrs Siobhan Curran

Acting Director Knowledge Exchange and Entrepreneurship
Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

Mrs Emily Keating

Executive Officer
Office of the PVC Industry and Engagement

Miss Renee Butcher

Executive Assistant
Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

Dr Joss Kesby

Senior Business Development Manager
Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

Mr Howard Zheng

Business Development Manager
Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise
Dr Lily Dixon

Dr Lily Dixon

Business Development Manager
Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

Dr Belinda Gray

Business Development Manager
Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

Mr Bret Barton

Business Development Manager (Defence & Aerospace)
Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

Mr Joel Parraga

Intellectual Property Manager
Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

Mr Philip Crealy

Senior Manager Commercialisation
Office - DVC (Research and Innovation)

Intellectual Property (IP) Enquiries

For all enquiries related to University IP, commercialisation or disclosures please contact KEE via innovationip@newcastle.edu.au


How to find us

The University of Newcastle

NIER C Block, Ground Floor, Room NIERCG30

70 Vale Street Shortland NSW 2307