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Dr Michael O’Keefe is Director of the Master of International Relations at La Trobe University. Michael’s research interests focus on Australian foreign policy, and Pacific foreign policies (especially Fiji). His current projects focus on Australia’s ‘Step Up’ in the Pacific, Fiji’s peacekeeping strategy and military diplomacy. He undertakes a wide range of consultancies in the Pacific and has taught in Fiji and Japan. Michael features regularly in media such as the ABC’s 7.30 Report and Insiders , ABC …
Mr Amal Jayawardena is a mechanical engineer and graduate researcher with a strong academic and professional background. He earned his mechanical engineering degree with first-class honors (Summa Cum Laude) from Brigham Young University USA receiving the prestigious Thomas E. Ricks academic full scholarship. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. research in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Melbourne focing on drug design and computational optimisation. In his Ph.D. research, Amal focuses on …
Associate Professor Gayan Kahandawa Appuhamillage is an expert in sensor technology, control systems and mechatronics. His work on development of sensor networks for aircraft, been patented by Boeing Company (US patent: US20140304203A2). He used fibre optic sensors and AI based algorithms for monitoring structural changers/damage to air crafts for structural integrity. He also has used sensor network to monitor West Gate Bridge in Melbourne. The system developed logged strain data from the bridge before …
Captain (Ret.) Luke William Townsend MBE MA is an intelligence specialist. He was a full-time soldier in two armies and has a Masters in Intelligence and Security Studies, from Brunel in London (2014), receiving the Dean’s Prize for research of highest impact. First, he served in the Royal Australian Army Ordinance Corps and then Australian Intelligence Corps (2001-2005). Next, he served in the British Army’s Queens Royal Lancers and then Specialist Group Military Intelligence (2009-2019). He deployed to …
Dr Ian Spark completed his PhD at Melbourne University in 1971 and graduated in 1972. He was supported by a scholarship from the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE). He conducted much of his research at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), (Lucas Heights). He was appointed to the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education as a Lecturer in Engineering in 1971. During his extensive career, Dr Spark worked in a range of roles including as an …
Khuong Nguyen is a young Defence APS engineering graduate enthusiastic about defence policy in the context of the 21 st century and emerging new technologies. Before joining the defence industry as a graduate, he completed internships in SA Power Networks, and CSIRO Space and Astronomy, providing me insights into emerging technologies in the broader world. In high school, he obtained first place in the national Simpson Prize history competition, sparking his passion for defence policy. … Khuong …
Dr Rhys Crawley is a senior lecturer in history at UNSW Canberra, and the author of the Official History of Australian Operations in Afghanistan, 2005‑2010. From 2016‑2023 Rhys was an historian at the Australian War Memorial. Prior to that, from 2010-2016, he worked at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Coral Bell School of Asia‑Pacific Affairs, at The Australian National University, where he was the principal researcher and co‑author of the multi‑volume Official History of the Australian Security …
Dr Richard Dunley is a Senior Lecturer at UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy. His research and teaching addresses issues across naval history and maritime strategy. A particular focus has been on interactions of naval technology and maritime strategy, in both historical and contemporary contexts. … Richard …
Dr Robert C Engen is Senior Lecturer in War Studies at Deakin University’s Centre for Future Defence and National Security, attached to the Australian War College in Canberra. A specialist in professional military education, he has previously taught at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto and RMC Canada. He is the author of Canadians Under Fire: Infantry Effectiveness in the Second World War and Strangers in Arms: Combat Motivation in the Canadian Army , co-author of Through Their Eyes: A Graphic History …
Major Alex Lenart is an Australian Army officer with over 15 years of service. He is an intelligence officer by trade with experience in tactical, operational and strategic intelligence roles. He is currently the J2 at Headquarters Australian Amphibious Force (HQ AAF). … Alexander …