Our researchers drive discoveries that challenge conventional thinking, break new ground and change lives.
Global Innovation Chairs
Our Global Innovation Chairs are responsible for leading the development of research and evidence-based translational practice and policy across the University and within faculties and schools.
All Chairs have a strong record of:
- attracting competitive funding
- generating and translating excellent research outcomes
- developing strong working relationships with Government, the community and industry sectors
Contact any of our Global Innovation Chairs to learn more about potential collaborations and partnerships:
Professor Penny Jane Burke
Director Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education and Global Innovation Chair of Equity
Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Ed
- pennyjane.burke@newcastle.edu.au
- 49216538
Emeritus Professor Julie Byles
Emeritus Professor
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
- julie.byles@newcastle.edu.au
- 40420668
Professor Ravi Naidu
Distinguished Laureate Professor and Director
School of Science
- ravi.naidu@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249138705
Emeritus Professor Michael Nilsson
Emeritus Professor
School of Medicine and Public Health
- michael.nilsson@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240420570
Professor Vijay Varadharajan
Emeritus Professor
School of Computer and Information Sciences
- vijay.varadharajan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249218687
Professor Ajayan Vinu
Laureate Professor of Nanomaterials& Director of Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials
School of Science
- ajayan.vinu@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249218669
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