Chief Investigators
Our Chief Investigators are experienced leaders in fields that include Organisational Psychology, Computer Science, Economics, Law, Education and many more.
Director
Professor Sharon Parker
Curtin University
Deputy Director
Professor Andrew Neal
The University of Queensland
Stream 1 Lead
Professor Tim Miller
The University of Queensland
Stream 2 LEAD
Professor Mark Griffin
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Curtin University
Stream 3 LEAD
Professor Eva Kyndt
Deakin University
DESIGN IN ACTION HUB LEAD
Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz
Queensland University of Technology
MAKING A DIFFERENCE - CORE CAPABILITY TEAM LEAD
Professor Karina Jorritsma
Curtin University
RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT - CORE CAPABILITY TEAM LEAD
Professor Jeannie Paterson
The University of Melbourne
Dr Tim Ballard
The University of Queensland
Professor Mark Billinghurst
Adelaide University
Associate Professor Catherine Collins
UNSW Sydney
Professor Maureen Dollard
Adelaide University
Associate Professor Wafa Johal
The University of Melbourne
Professor Dean Lusher
Swinburne University
Associate Professor Char-lee McLennan
Queensland University of Technology
Professor Frank Vetere
The University of Melbourne
Professor Toby Walsh
UNSW Sydney
Partner Investigators
Our Partner Investigators are global and international experts who will collaborate with the Centre to shape the future of quality work.
Professor Gareth Baynam
Rare Care Centre, Perth Children's Hospital​
Professor Kevin Crowston
Syracuse University
Professor Tony Dundon
University of Limerick
Professor Gudela Grote
ETH Zurich
Professor Steve Kozlowski
University of South Florida
Professor Peter Radoll
Radoll & Associates
Professor Beatrice van der Heijden
Radboud University
Dr Jessie Koen
TNO Netherlands
Dr Cecile Paris
CSIRO Data61
Dr Maria Luce Lupetti
Polytechnic University
of Turin
Assistant Professor
Lauren Waardenburg
Essec Business School
Dr Sean Rintel
Microsoft
Associate Investigators
Our Associate Investigators provide significant expertise and counsel to strengthen the Centre’s interdisciplinary research and practical impact.
Professor Jonathan Bullen
Curtin University
Prof Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu
University of Pretoria
Dr Max Friedrich
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Associate Professor Thuong Hoang
Deakin University
Professor Jia Hu
Tsinghua University
Dr Claire Mason
CSIRO
Professor Kenton O’Hara
University of Bristol
Professor Markus Stumptner
University of South Australia
Peter Townson
Queensland University of Technology
Dr Alex Veen
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University of Sydney
Dr Luca Vendraminelli
Stanford University
Dr Emanuelle Walkowiak
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RMIT University
CHAIR, SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL
Professor John Cordery
Former Vice-Chancellor of Curtin University and
Chair of The University of Western Australia’s Academic Board
CHAIR, CENTRE ADVISORY BOARD
Professor Tracey Horton AO
Non Executive Director and Chair, GPT Group
Chair, Australian Industry Skills Committee
Deputy Chair, Australian Institute of Company Director
External Advisors
Our external advisors help shape QWiDA’s strategic direction, ensuring that research
remains aligned with international best practices and emerging global trends.