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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) portfolio is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for improving research quality, capacity and capability across the University while maximising research funding streams, collaborations and higher degree research enrolment and completions.

Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

Sakkie Pretorius 

Professor Sakkie Pretorius
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 8645
F: +61 (2) 9850 8799
E: sakkie.pretorius@mq.edu.au

 Rebecca Ohanessian
Executive Assistant to Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Research)
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 8645
F: +61 (2) 9850 8799
E: rebecca.ohanessian@mq.edu.au
Tori Hocking  Tori Hocking
Executive Officer to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 8611
F: +61 (2) 9850 8799
E: tori.hocking@mq.edu.au
 Louise Carrall
Senior Project Manager (Research)
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 6847
E: louise.carrall@mq.edu.au
 Simone Hocking
Project Officer (Research)
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 6846
E: simone.hocking@mq.edu.au

Pro Vice-Chancellor Graduate Research

The Pro Vice-Chancellor Graduate Research portfolio incorporates the Graduate Research Academy which oversees research training at Macquarie University, working in collaboration with faculties and the University’s broader research community to deliver an exceptional experience for Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates.

Graduate Research Academy

Simon Handley 

Professor Simon Handley
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research)
T: +61 (2) 9850 8030
E: simon.handley@mq.edu.au

 

Doris Ursua
Executive Assistant to Pro-Vice Chancellor (Graduate Research) and Office Manager
T: +61 (2) 9850 8030
E: doris.ursua@mq.edu.au

 Katie Gamble
Executive Officer (Graduate Research)
T: +61 (2) 9850 2919
E: katie.gamble@mq.edu.au
Louise WedlockDr Louise Dwyer
Operations Director (Graduate Research)
T: +61 (2) 9850 1891
E: louise.dwyer@mq.edu.au
 Professor Jennifer Cornish
Academic Director (Graduate Research)
T: +61 (2) 9850 8666
E: jennifer.cornish@mq.edu.au

Catherine Schedlich

Catherine Murphy
Operations Manager (Graduate Research)
T: +61 (2) 9850 7275
E: catherine.schedlich@mq.edu.a

Pauline Woo

Pauline Woo
Scholarship Program Manager (Graduate Research)
T: +61 (2) 9850 7663
E: pauline.woo@mq.edu.au

Juliet Lum

Dr Juliet Lum
Graduate Research Development Manager
T: +61 (2) 9850 4196
E: juliet.lum@mq.edu.au
 

Dr Karen Laughton
Supervision Enhancement Manager
T: +61 (2) 9850 7345
E: karen.laughton@mq.edu.au

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Innovation)

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Innovation) portfolio provides strategic leadership on all matters relating to research and development, research innovation, translation and commercialisation.

PVC (Research Innovation)

Dan Johnson  Professor Dan Johnson
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Innovation)
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW, 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 2294
E: dan.johnson@mq.edu.au
Jo Tuck  Jo Tuck
Project Manager (Research Innovation)
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW, 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 9607
E:jo.tuck@mq.edu.au
 Holly Edwards
Administration Officer (Research Innovation)
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW, 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 2294
E:holly.edwards@mq.edu.au

AccessMQ team

Matthew Bevin  Matthew Bevin
Project Coordinator (AccessMQ)
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4475
E: matthew.bevin@mq.edu.au
Chloe Li  Chloe Williams
Administration Assistant (AccessMQ)
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4432
E: chloe.s.williams@mq.edu.au

Office of Commercialisation and Innovation team

For general enquiries contact innovation@mq.edu.au or visit Office of Commercialisation and Innovation.

Anna Grocholsky  Anna Grocholsky
Director, Commercialisation and Innovation
Level 1, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 437 463 371
E: anna.grocholsky@mq.edu.au
 Sarah Dacombe
Personal Assistant and Office Administrator
Level 1, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4576
E: sarah.dacombe@mq.edu.au
Gorjana Mitic  Gorjana Mitic
Commercialisation and Innovation Manager (Life Sciences)
Level 1, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4542
E: gorjana.mitic@mq.edu.au
Bel Coppock  Bel Coppock
Intellectual Property Portfolio Manager
Level 1, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4598
E: belinda.coppock@mq.edu.au
Kevin Newport  Kevin Newport
Intellectual Property Portfolio Officer
Level 1, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4489
E: kevin.newport@mq.edu.au

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Integrity and Development)

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Integrity and Development) portfolio contributes to strategic development and oversight to improve researcher development and research integrity across the University.

PVC (Research Integrity and Development)

Lesley Hughes  Professor Lesley Hughes
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Integrity and Development)
14 Eastern Road, Room 276, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 8195
E: lesley.hughes@mq.edu.au
 Emily Brennan
Project Manager (PVC Research)
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4798
E: emily.brennan@mq.edu.au
 Jeretta Krampah
Administrative Officer
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 1601
E: jeretta.krampah@mq.edu.au
Megan Brewer  Dr Megan Brewer
ECR Network Coordinator
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 7843
E: megan.brewer@mq.edu.au

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Performance)

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Performance) portfolio supports the University’s vision for an accelerating and impactful performance in discovery and provides strategic leadership to improve our research fitness and adaptability in a challenging and changing environment.

PVC (Research Performance)

Amanda Barnier  Professor Amanda Barnier
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Performance)
19 Eastern Road, Room 144, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4861
E: amanda.barnier@mq.edu.au
 Emily Brennan
Project Manager (PVC Research)
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4798
E:  emily.brennan@mq.edu.au
 Jeretta Krampah
Administrative Officer
19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 1601
E: jeretta.krampah@mq.edu.au

Digitally Enabled Research team

 Professor Shawn Ross
Director
Level 1, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 7010
E: shawn.ross@mq.edu.au
 Odette Subijano
Project Manager
Level 1, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4724
E: odette.subijano@mq.edu.au
 Denise Treacher
Project Manager
Level 1, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4723
E: denise.treacher@mq.edu.au
 

Dr Gerry Devine
Research Data Architect
Level 1, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4736
E: gerry.devine@mq.edu.au

 

Peter Bugeia
Research Data Steward
Level 1, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4727
E: peter.bugeia@mq.edu.au

 

Dr Laura Hurley
Research Data Steward
Level 1, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
E: laura.hurley@mq.edu.au

 

Dr Katherine McClellan
Project Officer
Level 1, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
E: katherine.mclellan@mq.edu.au

Research Services

Research Services works in partnership with colleagues across the University’s research ecosystem to deliver the following research support services.

Research Services

  Dr Ross McLennan
Executive Director, Research Services (from 20th October 2020)
Office #G.14, Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 7737
E: Ross.Mclennan@mq.edu.au
Eleanor Johnson  Eleanor Johnson
Office Manager/EA to Director, Research Services
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4452
E: eleanor.johnson@mq.edu.au

Pre Award team

Erin Semon  Dr Erin Semon
Manager, Pre Award
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 8609
E: erin.semon@mq.edu.au
Courtney Bendall  Courtney Bendall
Research Development Manager - NHMRC and MRFF
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4745
E: courtney.bendall@mq.edu.au
  Dr Ross Hill
Research Development Manager - ARC
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4737
E: ross.hill@mq.edu.au
Fiona Collison   Fiona Collison
Research Proposals Leader
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4462
E: research.preaward@mq.edu.au
 Gillian Smith
Research Proposals Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4147
E: research.preaward@mq.edu.au
Bec Syler  Bec Syler
Research Proposals Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4193
E: research.preaward@mq.edu.au
Donna Burgess  Donna Burgess
Research Proposals Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4877
E: research.preaward@mq.edu.au

Post Award and Reporting team

Semira Dautovic 

Semira Dautovic
Manager, Post Award and Reporting
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4451
E: semira.dautovic@mq.edu.au

 

Christine Kueh
Post Award Leader
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4463
E: christine.kueh@mq.edu.au

Ruolan Lan  Ruolan Lan
Post Award Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 1035
E: ruolan.lan@mq.edu.au
Cynthia Fernandez  Dr Cynthia Fernandez Roich
Post Award Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4454
E: cynthia.fernandezroich@mq.edu.au
Chris Ow  Chris Ow
Post Award Administration Assistant
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4462
E: chris.ow@mq.edu.au

Michelle Haron

Dr Michelle Haron
National Research Assessments Leader
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4448
E: michelle.haron@mq.edu.au
Heron Jayawardena  Heron Jayawardena
Senior Research Data Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
E: heron.jayawardena@mq.edu.au
 TBC
National Research Assessments Coordinator
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4448
E:
Atif Lqbal 

Atif Iqbal
Reporting Leader
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 2 9850 4467
E:  atif.iqbal@mq.edu.au

Weichen Wang  Weichen Wang
Data Quality Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 2 9850 4739
E: weichen.wang@mq.edu.au
Anu Roy  Dr Anu Roy
Research Reporting Assistant
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 1033
E: anupom.roy@mq.edu.au
Andrew Gauci  Andrew Gauci
Online Forms Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 2 9850 4458
E: andrew.gauci@mq.edu.au

Research Ethics and Integrity team

Kandy White  Dr Karolyn White
Director, Research Ethics and Integrity
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 7854
E: karolyn.white@mq.edu.au
Shannon Smith  Dr Shannon Smith
Senior Research Integrity Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 1031
E: shannon.smith@mq.edu.au
 

Dr Paul Sou
Research Integrity & Projects Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 1059
E: paul.sou@mq.edu.au

Beth Wheeler  Beth Wheeler
Research Integrity Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4738
E: beth.wheeler@mq.edu.au
 Charis Chua
Research Integrity Administrator
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 1058
E: charis.chua@mq.edu.au
Justin Clarke  Dr Justin Clarke
Animal Welfare Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 7758
E: justin.clarke@mq.edu.au
Michelle Keeling  Michelle Keeling
Animal Ethics Leader
Secretary to the AEC
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4456
E: michelle.keeling@mq.edu.au
 Susan Lumley
Animal Ethics Administration Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4457
E: sue.lumley@mq.edu.au
Jennifer Rowland  Jennifer Rowland
Human Research Ethics Team Leader
Secretary to HREC Medical Sciences
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4194
E: jennifer.rowland@mq.edu.au
Fran Thorp  Frances Thorp
Human Research Ethics Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 7850
E: fran.thorp@mq.edu.au
 Alex Carey-White
BETA and CTU Ethics Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4490
E: alex.carey-white@mq.edu.au
  Ethics Administrator (TBA)
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4441

Research Policy and Contracts team

  Dorothy Pham
Research Projects and Contract Consultant
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4446
E: dorothy.pham@mq.edu.au
Zoe Cheng  Zoe Cheng
University Solicitor
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T:
E:
 Karen Guyon
Research Projects and Due Diligence Consultant
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: karen.guyon@mq.edu.au
E: +61 (2) 9850 4413
Tina Harrison Greaves  Tina Harrison Greaves
Research Contracts Officer
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 1032
E: tina.harrison-greaves@mq.edu.au
 Sonia Millway
Administrator, Biosafety and Export Controls
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4063
E: sonia.millway@mq.edu.au
  Contract/Post Award Administrator (TBA)
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 6864

National Security and Defence team

Thom Dixon

Thom Dixon
Manager, National Security and Defence
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
E: thom.dixon@mq.edu.au

Eleanor Johnson

Eleanor Johnson
National Security and Defence Coordinator
Ground Floor, 16 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
T: +61 (2) 9850 4452
E: eleanor.johnson@mq.edu.au

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