Staff Awards 2014 - Winners Gallery

Please tell us when you first joined the Murdoch community.
How would you describe your role at Murdoch? What
contribution does your role make to the university as a whole?
I joined Murdoch in 1985 and for my first eight years occupied a
normal research and teaching position. I then took on the role of
programme chair in Environmental Science for another eight years.
This was a highly rewarding time as I could follow students from
their first day enrolling in the Gym through to graduation night.
Over the next eight years I was 50% seconded to chair the
Conservation Commission of WA returning to take up the position
of School Dean in Environmental Science in 2009. Since then I
have been just a little busy with MUCC work, firstly as a member
and then as the Chair of the Implementation Steering Group.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Associate Professor John Bailey
2013 SENATE MEDAL
for exceptional service to the University
Associate Dean Learning and Teaching
School of Veterinary and Life Sciences

And then my two terms on Academic Council and now as the Chair
of the Implementation Steering Group for the MUCC have provided
me with an opportunity to help in the crafting of a new Murdoch that
old Murdoch can be proud of.
Is there anyone from your team and the Murdoch community
you’d like to acknowledge for your success? What have they
done to help you?
This is easy – Assoc Professor Bev Thiele, my life partner and,
although she will deny it, my mentor. Her selfless devotion to
Murdoch in all of its dimensions has been a daunting act to
emulate, but I have tried.
What kind of achievements would you like to see from the
Murdoch community in the next 3-5 years?
Three things: thing one would be an integrated undergraduate
curriculum with research and breadth units in place with a national
reputation, and with the majors working well with strong vertical
and horizontal links. Thing two would be a diverse array of
postgraduate courses employing a wide range of educational
approaches – both technological and small group. Thing three
would be to see the research-teaching nexus become a clearly
perceived reality so that the one supports the other.
CONGRATULATIONS!
2013 Senate Medal
You’ve won a 2013 Senate medal. Please tell us about what
inspires you to go beyond the call of duty in your role at
Murdoch.
It is a privilege to have worked at Murdoch for almost 30 years; a
privilege that derives from working with staff and students alike. It
is remarkable that what attracted me to Murdoch in the first place is
still alive and strong in 2014 – I refer to the real connection that I
see between staff, both academic and professional, and our
students. The dedication of the former to the latter and the loyalty
of the latter to the former is what makes us different and special.
As programme chair my focus was on our students, as School
Dean I added a focus on our academic and professional staff. In
both cases the only inspiration needed was the opportunity to
support people in their time at Murdoch.

Please tell us when you first joined the Murdoch community.
How would you describe your role at Murdoch? What
contribution does your role make to the university as a whole?
I started as a temp at Unicredit in June 1983 it was to be for 3
months - how time flew, 30 years later…1984 Saw me take over
the Murdoch branch that opened 12 hours a week, thanks to the
amazing support from staff and students it quickly grew to a busy
office opening full time with 2 staff.
My role at Unicredit was to provide financial services. My favourite
part however was getting to know members and their families
and sharing the arrival of children, grandchildren and pets.
I hope my role at Unicredit made all financial matters helpful and
easy to understand.
The most rewarding work was that done was for charities; the
support from the community was overwhelming. The World Vision
knitting in particular had knitters busy in lunch rooms, everyone
was talking about it, the Unicredit office looked like a clothes
shop. We helped other charities but this was the biggest with all
ages contributing. This highlighted the true Murdoch community
spirit.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Hazel Collier
2013 SENATE MEDAL
Hazel Collier
Manager (Retired)
Unicredit

done to help you?
I was in the most fortunate position at Unicredit to meet thousands
of people from all different departments and countries, many have
influenced my life. I would like to thank every single person I have
met. All have given me friendship and shared their families with
me. It's been an amazing journey.
On a very personal note I would like to thank Penhale Martin who
upon hearing I was going to be a grandparent encouraged me to
produce a Beatrix Potter cross stitch even though I couldn't
sew. At first I had said no but she brought in everything I would
need for this monumental task so now my two sons (yes I did 2)
have a masterpiece for their children to enjoy.
I have truly learnt some of life's lessons, you can achieve anything
with the right encouragement and if you try hard enough, your mind
stays young forever, it's good to give to others and never say no to
Penhale.
The Murdoch community has shown when working together it can
achieve amazing things. Murdoch is a very special place
where when people retire they continue to support the University.
I hope this continues in the future.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Hazel Collier
2013 Senate Medal
You’ve won a 2013 Senate medal. Please tell us about what
inspires you to go beyond the call of duty in your role at
Murdoch.
Truly, I never felt I was going beyond the call of duty. I loved every
moment and thought of everyone as my Murdoch work family we
all shared high and low times together. I really enjoyed the
international students and loved hearing about their different
cultures. I learnt it was easy to say hello and welcome in any
language - just smile.

Please tell us when you first joined the Murdoch community
and how would you describe your role? What contribution
does your role make to the university as a whole?
I completed my Bachelors in Commerce in 2001 and joined
Murdoch as a member of staff in 2005 after 3 years in industry.
During the past 9 years I have held several roles in the Research
and Development office before joining the newly established
Management Information and Planning team in 2013. In my role as
Manager Analytics and Reporting my team is responsible for
providing decision support information to stakeholders.
You’ve won an award for Excellence in Professional Services.
Please tell us what you enjoy most about your role in the
University.
Working with a team to help develop a culture of information based
decision making has been a rewarding experience. I have also
enjoyed working in various roles that have given me a diverse
range of skills. In particular developing new tools, like the research
dashboard, to help people better understand the university
environment.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Alasdair MacDonald
2013 VICE CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Alasdair MacDonald
Manager, Analytics and Reporting
Management Information and Planning

As a 1970’s University, Murdoch has been built on the foundation
of great research. I would like to see Murdoch further strengthen its
research portfolio while maintaining its outstanding teaching
through the use of new technologies.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Alasdair MacDonald
2013 Vice Chancellor’s Award for
Professional Services
Even great individuals usually have a team behind them. Is
there anyone from your team and the Murdoch community
done to help you?
During my past 9 years at Murdoch I have worked with many great
teams that have helped me achieve my success. I would like to
acknowledge the Research and Development Office and the
Management Information and planning team.

I first joined Murdoch University in 1991 and my role has changed
a few times since then, but I am passionately committed to helping
students find their way, their own place in “Science”, so that when
they leave Murdoch they take a passion for good science with
them. I hope to make a difference to the learning journey that
students are on by unpacking some of the more complex
challenges in academia.
You’ve won an award for Teaching Excellence. Please tell us
what you enjoy most about helping people learn.
The most enjoyable part of helping people learn is watching them
when they have that “AHA” moment because they have discovered
something for themselves. Something that they had not thought
about previously. Being present at that particular moment in a
student’s life is not only humbling but also magic.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Karin Strehlow
TEACHING EXCELLENCE
(General Teaching Excellence in a Discipline)
Dr Karin Strehlow
Lecturer
Professional Services

I would like the Murdoch community to make sure that the caring
heart that has been beating here for the past thirty years keeps on
going. It is what makes a difference to both staff and students.
Ultimately, it is what has shaped our identity as a community.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Karin Strehlow
Teaching Excellence
Is there anyone from your team and/or the Murdoch
community you’d like to acknowledge for your success? What
have they done to help you?
I would like to acknowledge everyone at Murdoch. We all work
together as a team, we all hold each other together, and together
we make this University what it is. Probably most importantly, I can
only be a good teacher because of the quality and commitment of
Murdoch students. They are always willing to come along on the
creative learning journey of discovering how exciting science really
is!

I joined Murdoch University in 1990 as a Post-Doctoral fellow at
the Centre for Rhizobium Studies. Although I was appointed as a
researcher, I expressed my interest in teaching to my then
supervisors Prof Mike Dilworth and Prof Andrew Glen. I am really
thankful to both for providing me an opportunity to give lectures
and teach in lab classes. Later in 2000, I joined as a tenured
academic staff.
My aim of teaching has always been to teach in a very simple way
so that even the poorest of the students could understand the
subject. I have always been developing my teaching methods to
achieve my aims.
As an Academic chair my role keeps me involved with the progress
of students and their journey at Murdoch University. I have worked
in designing courses and developing articulations with overseas
institutions.
Coming from a developing nation, I have seen inequalities in the
world based on race, religion, gender, wealth and socioeconomic
status. It is my strongest belief that the key to solving these issues
lies first and foremost in education – and it is this which motivates
and drives me to excel as a teacher.
By helping students, I develop their interest in education. Once
they are interested, they started asking questions. It gives me a
great pleasure seeing students getting interested in learning.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Ravi Tiwari
TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Dr Ravi Tiwari
Senior Lecturer in Molecular Biology

I wish for the University to keep recognizing good teaching
practices.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Ravi Tiwari
Teaching Excellence
There have been many staff members from whom I have learnt a
number of teaching strategies but I would like to acknowledge the
motivation and encouragement from A/Prof Robert Mead. Bob as
a head of the department was very supportive and always passed
all the encouraging comments from students to me, regarding my
teaching. These comments assured me that whatever I was doing
in teaching was helping and being recognized by students.

I joined the Murdoch community in 1997 as an undergraduate in
Law. I didn’t finish my law degree – a guest lecturer from Politics
revealed to me what I wanted to do with my life – be an academic. I
have taught in Politics since 2004 and am now moving into Unit
Co-ordination roles. I have a fantastic part time role in the Sir
Walter Murdoch School of Public Policy and International Affairs, in
which I teach in a very broad unit (what a privilege to learn so
many new interesting fields) and assist students in choosing their
Capstone options. I also build relationships with external providers
for research internships.
Understanding theory and the world around us is such a buzz. I
really enjoy facilitating students’ engagement and theories to the
important issues facing us in the contemporary world. When it all
comes together, it is as much a buzz for the students as it is for
me. I come from a family of teachers – my great grandfather was a
university lecturer, and my grandfather and father were both
teachers. My mum is an adult educator and my brother is a deputy
principal. I can’t seem to help myself – I teach all the time, from my
own young children (until my five-year-old exclaims: “Boring!”) to
the wonderful young and mature students with whom I work. It’s in
my blood.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Katie Attwell
TEACHING EXCELLENCE
(Early Career Teaching)
Dr Katie Attwell
Capstone Coordinator
Sir Walter Murdoch School of Public Policy and
International Affairs

The Sir Walter Murdoch school is an exciting opportunity for staff
and students to engage deeply with contemporary political and
public policy issues. I would love to see some of our students
contributing in these spheres, and I’m sure that this will be the
case. I want to see our new School to become a leader not just in
Australia but the world. We have great staff involved and this is an
exciting time to be working in my discipline.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Katie Attwell
Teaching Excellence
Ian Cook taught me how to teach students in a Foundation Unit
and I still use those study skills interventions today, especially
planning and structuring work. Jane Hutchison and Janice Dudley
believed in me and mentored me over many years. Other
colleagues have been generous with their time and support in
building my career, including Yvonne Haigh, Diane Stone, Shahar
Hameiri and Garry Rodan. My research supervisor David Brown
was the best teacher I’ve ever had and is the reason I’m here.
Benjamin Reilly has given me an amazing opportunity in the
SWMS to start my post-PhD career, continue my love of teaching
and develop my own learning, as well as progress my research
career.

In 2009, I was appointed as Lecturer to the School of Education.
My teaching duties have included coordinating twelve units and
tutoring fifteen curriculum units at the undergraduate and graduate
level. In 2010, I was appointed Academic Program Advisor, and
later in 2013, the Academic Chair for Early Childhood Education
undergraduate and graduate students. In 2011, I became the
School Proposal Champion for the Graduate Certificate in Early
Childhood Education and Care and the Graduate Diploma in Early
Childhood Education and Care. I subsequently designed four units
for these courses, which I now coordinate and teach. Late 2011, I
was promoted to Senior Lecturer.
In the field of education, a pedagogy of multiliteracies is a major
theoretical development that invites teachers to reflect critically on
how different curricular, pedagogical and classroom designs
motivate and achieve different sorts of learning, how students’
cultural and linguistic diversity is accommodated, and how these
designs support 21st century modes of communications . Shortly
after completing my PhD, which examined the integral relationship
of a pedagogy of multiliteracies and information and
communication technologies (ICT) in Early Childhood Education, I
commenced teaching at Murdoch. I was eager to transfer the social
constructivist educational principles embedded in a pedagogy of
multiliteracies to Higher Education, and curious to learn how I
could integrate ICT in my teaching units to help people to learn.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Sandra Hesterman
TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Dr Sandra Hesterman
Senior Lecturer
School of Education

Students across the education spectrum need to be equipped with
skills necessary to meet the challenging and diverse demands of
different forms of communication created by new technologies.
These skills include the ability to interpret knowledge presented in
multimedia communications; to exchange knowledge across a
global community; and to generate knowledge. To this end,
support from the Murdoch Community to provide opportunities for
students to design and communicate personal meaning using
multiple modes of representation…much broader than language
alone would not only deepen students independent learning of
multiliteracies, but also build their confidence to integrate ICT in
their learning (at university and in future workplace environments).
Additional ‘on-the-spot’ ICT support for Murdoch University
teachers and students are fundamental to these innovative
processes.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Sandra Hesterman
Teaching Excellence
I have had incredible collegial support in my time at Murdoch and I
am really fortunate to work with colleagues who inspire me with
their work in Education. My PhD supervisors Associate Professors
Renato Schibeci and Libby Lee-Hammond, in particular, have
provided me with critical feedback on aspects of academia; my
teaching, research, and writing endeavours. They have generously
given me timely insights into ways I could respond to a rapidly
changing professional landscape in early childhood education.
Professor Jan Herrington and Mr. Dani Boase-Jelinek have also
provided me with much needed support when trialing and
expanding the integration of ICT in my units to promote
multiliteracies and authentic learning.

I have been part of the Murdoch community as a student or staff
member since 1997. My teaching experience has been varied and
interesting. I have taught in the Murdoch University International
Study Centre in Dubai, worked on numerous foundation units,
including the highly successful Creativity and Innovation, and now
teach a range of Communication and Media Studies units across
multiple offerings, campuses and cohorts. Overall, my multifaceted
teaching experience enables me to use a range of tools and
strategies to encourage Communication Studies students to
develop foundational knowledge and skills.
Most of all I love to see students reap the benefits of hard work and
persistence. Some of the units I teach are challenging in terms of
their workload and content. It is immensely rewarding to witness
students rising to the challenge of such units, developing their skills
and abilities, and then ultimately succeeding in their pursuits. As
well, I enjoy encouraging students to think of themselves as
knowledge-makers capable of bringing creative and innovative
ideas to contemporary problems and issues.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Lauren O’Mahony
TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Lauren O’Mahony
Lecturer
School of Arts

In the short term future, I would like to see Murdoch continuing to
excel at providing a student centered environment. Since I first
stepped onto the South street campus, I have found that one of
Murdoch’s strengths is the way it embraces people from a variety
of backgrounds and supports them on their journey of learning. I
hope that Murdoch continues to be a community that generously
offers time, patience and support to all students.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Lauren O’Mahony
Teaching Excellence
I have been fortunate to have worked with a number of amazing
and hard working colleagues. In particular, Kathryn Trees has been
a generous mentor, assisting me with the development of my own
research and writing. Collaborating with Sharon Delmege has
enabled me to refine my organizational and curriculum
development skills. Chris Smyth, as the dean of Media and
Communications Studies, encouraged me to seek out new
challenges and opportunities in my teaching and research. He also
encouraged me to pursue a range of service opportunities that
have allowed me to contribute to Murdoch’s broader picture.

Katie facilitates deep learning by encouraging personal connection
to intellectual content, building upon the academic and ontological
starting-point of each student. She consistently invests time and
energy into students requiring support and direction to achieve
their goals, and demonstrates skill and adaptability in responding
to the unexpected. Mindful of Murdoch’s graduate attributes, she
works closely with external and OUA students to address potential
shortfalls in their experience and ensure that they can also ‘catch
fire’.
Dr Katie Attwell is also a winner of the 2013 Vice Chancellor’s
Award for Teaching Excellence
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Katie Attwell
2014 VICE CHANCELLOR’S CITATIONS FOR
EXCELLENCE IN ENHANCING LEARNING
Dr Katie Attwell
Capstone Coordinator
Sir Walter Murdoch School of Public Policy and
International Affairs

Dr Sandra Hesterman is a highly committed teacher who has
taught extensively in early childhood and primary education prior to
her appointment to Murdoch University in 2009. She is passionate
about motivating students to learn in ways that have a sustained,
substantial and positive influence on their future classroom
teaching, and on their own quest for excellence. Sandra uses her
knowledge of multiliteracies and social constructivist educational
principles to inspire student learning and accommodate cultural
and linguistic diversity in authentic ways.
Dr Sandra Hesterman is also a winner of the 2013 Vice
Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Sandra Hesterman
Dr Sandra Hesterman
Senior Lecturer
School of Education

I joined the Law School at Murdoch in July, 2010. I have taught
and co-ordinated several units, but my passion is for Equity and
Trusts and for Property Law. These are compulsory components of
our law degree, so no law student escapes me! Seriously though,
these units are fundamental building blocks of a sound legal
education.
You’ve won a Citation for Excellence in Enhancing Learning.
Please tell us what you enjoy most about helping people learn.
Helping others to conquer difficult legal material (and, hopefully,
making the exercise stimulating and enjoyable) is always gratifying.
However, I consider that the greatest privilege of being a teacher at
university is that I have the opportunity to look at the subjects that I
love afresh each year through the bright eyes of students who are
keen to learn. I have been teaching Equity for 25 years and still I
am regularly surprised by things that I have learned from my
students.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Robyn Honey
Robyn Honey
Senior Lecturer
School of Law

CONGRATULATIONS!
Robyn Honey
2014 Vice Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence in
Enhancing Learning
done to help you?
I have been blessed to have great mentors in Professor Phil Evans
and Dr Michelle Evans. We have a wonderful team of committed
teachers at the Law School. If ever I am musing about how to
tackle a teaching issue or I need a ‘sounding board’ for my own
ideas, I have the benefit of helpful advice of my colleagues,
including: Sarah Withnall Howe, Dr Kate Lewins, Prof Lisa Young,
Lorraine Finlay, Sonia Walker, Dr Jo Goodie, Dr Jaime Zander and
Dr Augusto Zimmerman. Teachers at our Law School are also
very fortunate to have a very diligent and creative Teaching and
Learning Committee (chaired by Professor Neil McLeod). The
support given to the teachers at our Law School makes for an
enriching professional life.

Dr Tiwari has taught molecular biology and biochemistry units to
second and third year undergraduate students at Murdoch
University for 14 years. He increases students’ curiosity, and
enhances student learning by using his own research examples
and engaging students with the practical application of cutting-
edge research. He further generates interest in the subject with
contextual teaching using hot topics and humour.
Dr Ravi Tiwari is also a winner of the 2013 Vice Chancellor’s
Award for Teaching Excellence
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Ravi Tiwari
Dr Ravi Tiwari
Senior Lecturer in Molecular Biology

I joined the (then) School of Nursing at Murdoch University in 2011
after a long and varied career nursing in various hospitals and
facilities around Australia.
To be able to teach and share my experiences with the next
generation of Registered Nurses is a privilege. It is also a great
responsibility, as nurses are highly respected by the community
and we need to develop Registered Nurses who are well prepared
to meet these high standards.
You’ve won a Citation for Excellence in Enhancing Learning.
Please tell us what you enjoy most about helping people learn.
I have a passion for nursing and teaching. I enjoy being able to
pass on my experiences to the students who enroll in our School.
To take part in the student’s journeys from their first orientation day
to the time of their graduation is a privilege.
I enjoy using different approaches to teaching, to have some fun, to
make it enjoyable for both the students and myself. Assisting the
students to grow and develop, overcome hurdles, and finally
achieve their dreams gives me great pleasure.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Peter Wall
Peter Wall
Lecturer
School of Health Professions, Nursing

I look forward to the future research and teaching achievements of
the Murdoch community.
The ongoing growth and development of the School of Health
Professions as a dual campus School is exciting, with the
commissioning of Fiona Stanley Hospital potentially a great
learning opportunity for our students. I anticipate the ongoing
development of the Peel campus with excitement, as we continue
to teach and produce Registered Nurses of a high standard.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Peter Wall
2014 Vice Chancellor’s Citation for
Excellence in Enhancing Learning
done to help you?
I enjoy a lot of support within the School of Health Professions. I
would especially like to acknowledge Professor Paul Morrison and
Prue Andrus for giving me the initial opportunities within the
School, and their ongoing support. I would like to thank Assoc.
Professor Catherine Fetherston and Caroline Browne for their
current assistance and encouragement. I would also like to thank
Martin Hopkins for his continued mentoring support and friendship.

I joined Murdoch in 2001 as a PhD candidate. I finished my PhD in
2005. I then moved to Melbourne working for industry until 2008. I
then moved back to Murdoch as a Senior Research Fellow in late
2008.
I am currently a senior lecturer at VLS and am also managing
Algae R&D Centre. In my role, I teach several units, conducting
research and supervising masters and PhD students. I am enjoying
both teaching and research and am trying to bring my research into
teaching which is very exciting.
You’ve won an award for Excellence in Research. Please tell
us what you enjoy most about your research. .
I am working in a multidisciplinary field of biomass production as a
source of food, feed and energy. This is an extremely exciting and
challenging field which combines biology, chemistry, physics and
engineering. I enjoy developing some novel technologies at our
laboratories. I specifically enjoy building a collaborative team
between School of Veterinary and Life Science and School of
Engineering and Information Technology. Our team has been
working on some of the most fundamental research questions in
algal biomass production field which can be game changing.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Navid Moheimani
EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH
(Early Career Development and Achievement)
Dr Navid Moheimani
Senior Lecturer

We are developing a few novel technologies. My main research
target for the next few years is to get these technologies to
industry. I have also been working hard in building some
international collaboration. In general, I would like us to be in
forefront of research in our field in the world.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr Navid Moheimani
Excellence in Research
(Early Career Development and Achievement)
done to help you?
There are many people that I would like to thank. Prof Borowitzka
has been my mentor since 2001. Michael has always been
supporting my research. I would also like to thank my colleagues at
VLS especially Dr van Keulen, A/Prof Calver and Dr cord-Ruwisch.
They are always there to help. I have also built a wonderful
collaboration with Prof Bahri and Dr Parlevliet at E&IT. I
appreciate all the help and support I have been receiving from both
of them for the last couple of years.

I came to Murdoch as a PhD student over 20 years ago and after
several years as a post-doctoral research fellow, I returned firstly to
a research position and then, in 2010 ,as a lecturer in Plant
Biology. Although the research-only position allowed me to
dedicate my time to building a research career, I now feel more
integrated into the Murdoch community in my current position. My
research field is the biology, ecology and genetics of beneficial and
detrimental microorganisms in natural ecosystems, plantation
forestry and horticulture, with a focus on biodiversity and
biosecurity issues. More recently my research focus has focused
on the molecular systematics and evolutionary biology of
Phytophthora. Over the years I have built a research network
through collaboration nationally and internationally, especially with
the University of Pretoria in South Africa. These collaborations
have provided opportunities for some exciting projects and also for
post-graduate student exchanges.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Associate Professor Treena Burgess
(Outstanding Research Development)
Associate Professor

done to help you?
I am extremely grateful for the support I have had over the years
firstly in the School of Biological Sciences and now in VLS. The
forest pathology group has built a strong international reputation
over the past 20 years particularly through the leadership of Profs
Giles Hardy and Bernie Dell both of whom are great role models
and mentors who have always been very generous with their time.
I personally could not have achieved my success without Mrs
Diane White who works for us as a tireless Research Assistant;
she runs the lab, shepherds the students and produces so much of
the data that underpins our work. Within our group we bring
different skill sets together which enables our group to flourish.
In a connected world one of the most important attributes for an
individual researcher and the University is to build an international
reputation. A scientific reputation is based on how all of your
research is received by your peers. One of the best ways to
enhance reputation is networking through attendance and
presentation at conferences, but also though engagement with
online sites such as ResearchGate (http://www.researchgate.net)
and Researcher ID (www.researcherid.com).
CONGRATULATIONS!
(Outstanding Research Development)
us what you enjoy most about your research.
I am a puzzle person, I always have been, I enjoy the combination
of logic and creativity and that is how I see research. You see a
problem and you design an approach to try and understand, or
even better, solve the problem. The best thing is when the results
you get surprise you and ultimately lead to more questions and
more pieces in the puzzle. In this way our work is never dull and
there is never a point where you run out of questions. The
mentoring of students and guiding their own discovery is very
rewarding and probably the role that provides me the most
satisfaction

I joined Murdoch in 1992 as the Alcoa Lecturer in Forest Pathology
to specifically work on Phytophthora dieback in rehabilitated
minesites and natural ecosystems. Since then I have developed
research activities that are aimed at understanding how plant
diseases impact on natural ecosystems and their health and
function. I have tried to develop a multi-disciplinary approach as
reflected in the State Centre of Excellence for Climate Change,
Woodland and Forest Health.
us what you enjoy most about your research.
Working with undergraduate, postgraduate and research
colleagues. There is huge enjoyment and satisfaction gained from
working as a team. I really enjoy working across disciplines with
colleagues and students, examples include the use of remote
sensing tools for forest health, impact of diseases on vertebrate
and invertebrate fauna, ecophysiology, mycology, entomology,
molecular biology, disease control and policy. This diversity keeps
me young at heart!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Professor Giles Hardy
(Distinguished and Sustained Achievement)
Professor in Forest Pathology / Associate Dean Research

Move back into the top 500 Universities in the world with an aim to
being in the top 200.
.
CONGRATULATIONS!
(Distinguished and Sustained Achievement)
done to help you?
All my Honours and PhD students, Postdocs, and scientific
colleagues from Universities, Industry and Government Agencies
have supported and contributed significantly to my research
productivity. Research is very much a ‘team event’ and without
good working collaborations it would be difficult to achieve strong
beneficial outcomes to the wider community.

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