Memberships

FRINA, MSNAME

Research Interests

• Naval Architecture • Ship Design and Safety
• Engineering Design Education • Authentic and Immersive Experiential Learning
• Complex Systems • Systems Modelling • Decision-Based Design • Optimisation Methods

Consulting Interests

• Short courses: Naval Architecture
• Expert Opinion Services

University Executive Positions

• Naval Architecture Coordinator, School of Engineering and IT at UNSW-Canberra (ADFA), 2019-present
• Head of School, School of Aerospace, Civil and Mechanical Engineering at UNSW-Canberra (ADFA), 2003-2009
• Deputy Head of School, School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at UNSW-Canberra (ADFA) 2002-2003

Prior Professional Experience

Naval Architect, Australian Department of Defence, 1978-1998

Various appointments included specialist engineering, research and managerial positions in - Ship hydrodynamics, ship concept design development and ship project costing; - Project management - Requirements and specification development; - Design, support and execution of tender evaluation methodologies.

Other Organisational and Educational Leadership Roles

• UNSW Canberra Warman Design and Build Project & Competition, 1998-present
• National Coordinator, Warman Design & Build Project & Competition, National Committee on Engineering Design, 2002-2021
• Faculty Advisor, Formula SAE Student Design & Build Competition, 2003-2013 at UNSW Canberra, 2013-2014 at University of Oklahoma
• Re-Engineering Australia (F1inSchools, Subs in Schools) ACT Hub Chair, 2007-present
• Re-Engineering Australia National Rules Chair / Chair of Judges, Australia, 2011-present