Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

Professor Fadi Charchar
dvc.research@federation.edu.au
(03) 5327 9608

Postal address
Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Federation University Australia
PO Box 663
Ballarat VIC 3353, Australia

About the Porfolio

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).

Sections within the Portfolio

The Research and Innovation Portfolio oversees six sections:

• Graduate Research School - Acting Dean, Graduate Studies: Associate Professor Wendy Wright
• Research Services - Director: Sharon Kitt
• 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 (page 4)

Support staff to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Jy Drowley
Acting Executive Assistant 
dvc.research@federation.edu.au
Telephone: (03) 5327 9608