Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)

Professor Chris Hutchison
dvc.research@federation.edu.au
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Postal address
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Federation University Australia
PO Box 663
BALLARAT VIC 3353

About the Portfolio

We are proud to combine research and teaching that contributes to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of our region. Importantly, our teaching is informed by research. The University has moved, in a comparatively short time, to being research-active – a credit to our staff, students and leaders.

We're committed to keeping research at the heart of our University. You are welcome to download our current Strategic Research Plan (pdf, 255kb).

Support staff to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Lauren Musgrove
Executive Assistant

Phone: +61 3 5327 9253
Email: dvc.research@federation.edu.au

Sections within Research and Innovation

The Research and Innovation Portfolio oversees six sections:

• Pro Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise) - Dr Joseph Lawrence
• Graduate Research School - Dean: Professor Fadi Charchar
• Research Services - Director, Research Innovation and Enterprise:  Ms Amy Hunter
• Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) - Director: Associate Professor Helen Thompson
• Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineering Research Group (GHERG) - Director: Professor Thomas Baumgartl
• Ballarat Technology Park - Executive Director: Jeffrey Pulford
• Nanya Station

Research and Innovation Portfolio - Organisational Chart (pdf, 810 kb) (page 4)