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