Intelligent Systems for State and Societal Resilience
UNSW Canberra Research Hub

Our vision
Our long term vision is to co-create networked, intelligent systems that build institutional and societal resilience in fragile and high risk states (fragile states).
Fragile states pose some of the most formidable challenges to global stability, particularly in an era defined by growing geo-political complexity, contestation and disruption.
Our core strategy focuses on strengthening resilience by investing in local leadership, building coalitions and networks and supporting collective action. This approach is designed to strengthen local institutions, improve economic wellbeing and foster social cohesion.
We place a strong emphasis on network centric analysis, strategies and operations, recognising the value of interconnected systems in complex environments.
This vision is grounded in meaningful international and local partnerships, built through genuine collaboration and co-creation.
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Our people
Professor Michael (Spike) Barlow
Co-Director Technical
Ms Fiona Richmond
Senior Administrator
Mr John Purnell
Development Lead
Mr John Chevis
AML Expert
Dr Leo Ghignone
Senior Software Engineer
Mr Miran Jayasinghe
Senior Software Engineer
Mr Nishan Gunawardena
Research Associate
Dr Mengjiong (Keira) Bai
Research Associate
Zarish Khan
Software Developer
Contact us
Get in touch
E: isssr.cbr@unsw.edu.au
P: 02 5114 5474
c/o School of Systems and Computing
PO Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia