An internationally recognised parasitologist, Professor in Veterinary Parasitology Shokoofeh Shamsi specialises in parasites that affect animals, people, food safety and ecosystems, working across veterinary, medical and environmental contexts using a One Health lens.

Her research examines how parasites move through food webs, respond to environmental change and biosecurity pressures, and impact wildlife, fisheries and farmed animals, with expertise in food‑borne and zoonotic parasites and invasive species.

She contributes to global FAO–Codex guidelines on food‑borne parasites and is Editor‑in‑Chief of Marine and Freshwater Research.

A trusted media commentator, she provides clear, evidence‑based insight on parasites, biosecurity, invasive species and emerging infectious diseases.

Professor in Political Science Dominic O’Sullivan is a prominent political scientist and sought‑after media commentator on Australian, New Zealand and international politics. With more than 1,000 broadcast and print interviews, he offers authoritative analysis on elections, democratic practice and Indigenous policy.

His research shapes national debate on Indigenous governance, citizenship and public sector reform, informing inquiries, UN expert bodies and the International Labour Organisation.

A co‑developer of Critical Tiriti Analysis, his work guides major New Zealand government agencies and is increasingly used in Australia.

A prolific public intellectual, he has authored nine books, over 60 academic papers and more than 130 media articles.

As a Senior Research Fellow with the Gulbali Institute for Agricultre, Water and Environment, Dr Simon Wright is a leading authority on renewable energy transitions and circular-economy innovation and specialises in how regional and remote communities navigate the shift to net zero.

With two decades of cross‑sector experience, he provides evidence‑based insight into microgrids, community‑energy models and the policy and governance settings that enable equitable, large‑scale transformation.

His work also guides organisations and governments on measuring and implementing circular‑economy initiatives to reduce waste and boost resource efficiency.

A national voice on sustainability and a Churchill Fellow, he contributes to community‑energy boards and climate advocacy, making him a sought‑after commentator on Australia’s energy and regional‑transition challenges.

A prominent Australian authority on terrorism and extremism, Associate Professor in Terrorism Studies with the Australian Graduate School of Policing Kirsty Campion specialises in the history, evolution and contemporary dynamics of political violence.

Her research offers some of the nation’s most detailed insights into right‑wing extremism, including organisational structures, ideological narratives, recruitment pathways and transnational links.

She also leads funded projects on emerging threats such as youth radicalisation, extremist firearm use and shifting ideological patterns. With deep expertise grounded in historical analysis, she advises government, industry and specialist audiences, and teaches in terrorism and security studies.

A regular media commentator, she provides clear, evidence‑based context on extremist movements and evolving security risks.

Professor Larissa Bamberry is the Associate Head of the School of Business and a leading expert in gender and employment relations. She Larissa Bamberry examines how work is changing and how gendered dynamics shape labour markets, workplace culture and organisational resilience.

Her research provides critical insight into wellbeing, occupational violence and leadership in frontline and first‑responder settings, informed by partnerships with emergency services, industry groups and regional development bodies.

She also investigates gender inequality in male‑dominated trades, the barriers facing women in construction and mining, and the support needs of trauma‑exposed workers.

With senior public‑sector experience in labour market and women’s policy, she is a sought‑after commentator on workplace safety, gender equity and regional employment challenges.

Associate Professor Brendon Hyndman is the Associate Dean (Academic) in the Faculty of Arts and Education and has emerged as a leading expert on school wellbeing, movement and learning. He investigates how school environments, cultures and policies shape children’s and teachers’ physical, social and mental health.

His work spans physical activity promotion, outdoor and informal learning spaces, and innovative approaches to teacher practice and professional development, including the use of digital tools and contemporary pedagogies.

He has led national and international projects reimagining movement and play in education and is widely published, with a strong public profile through media commentary, The Conversation and a TEDx talk. His research informs education reform and system‑level strategies to build healthier, more engaging schools.

A national leader in digital health, Kerryn Butler-Henderson is a Professor in Digital Health and the Head of the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences. She brings more than two decades of cross‑sector experience to shaping Australia’s technology‑enabled healthcare future.

Her research spans global digital‑health workforce and education, implementation science and data‑driven system improvement, supported by more than $16 million in funding and more than 200 research outputs.

She plays key roles in major international initiatives, including the Global Specialist Digital Health Workforce Census and the Global Atlas of Literacies for Health, and holds influential editorial and leadership positions across the sector.

Recognised as a HIMSS Future50 Health IT Leader and Telstra Health Brilliant Woman in Digital Health, she is a sought‑after media commentator on digital‑health capability, workforce needs and healthcare transformation.

As a Professor in Ecology, David Watson is an internationally recognised ecologist who has transformed our understanding of woodland ecosystems, biodiversity loss and species interactions, including pioneering work revealing mistletoe’s role as a keystone resource and the links between bird declines, soil health and insect abundance.

His expertise spans conservation biology, landscape ecology, acoustic monitoring and threatened‑species management, and he helped establish the Australian Acoustic Observatory, a national biodiversity‑listening network.

A prominent voice in environmental policy, he contributes to major conservation bodies and national debates on feral horse management and ecosystem restoration.

He is widely sought by media for insight into ecological resilience and Australia’s changing woodland environments.