From drug discovery, to big data and quantum computers, our expertise is transforming futures
Griffith Sciences’ expertise across the traditional disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics is matched by a superior understanding of the impacts and opportunities presented through continued technological advancement. This creates the bedrock of learning and teaching strategies, while also translating into successful research outcomes across a broad range of scientific fields.
Professional staff
Executive
- Professor Neal Menzies – Pro Vice Chancellor (Sciences)
- Professor Frederic Leusch – Dean, Research
- Professor Mark Kennard - Deputy Dean (Research)
- Assoc. Professor Milton Kiefel - Director, HDR (Sciences)
- Professor Rosalind Archer – Dean, Academic
- Professor Chris Frid - Deputy Dean, Academic
- Assoc. Professor Rene Hexel – Dean, Learning & Teaching
- Dr Hugo Espinosa – Deputy Dean, Learning & Teaching
- Ms Lucy Dickson – Senior Executive Officer
- Professor Gui Lohmann – Director (International)
Executive support
- Ms Lauren Acevedo Romero – Executive Support Officer to Pro Vice Chancellor
- Ms Yvette Baxter – Executive Support Officer to Dean Research
- Ms Angela Hillsdon – Administration Officer to Dean Research
- Ms Leanne Hendry – Executive Officer to Dean Academic (on Maternity Leave)
- Ms Kate Schurmann - Executive Officer to Dean Academic
- Ms Carmel James – Executive Support Officer to Dean L&T
- Ms Megan Morgan - Administrative Support Officer
- Ms Kathy Shapiro - Administration Officer
- Mr Allan Walsh – Manager, Group Program Service
Learning and Teaching
- Mr Christopher Allan – L&T Consultant (Design)
- Ms Gayle Brent – L&T Consultant (Employability)
- Mr David Green – L&T Consultant (Design)
- Dr Jason van de Merwe – Science Pathways
- Ms Sue Whale – L&T Consultant (Design)
- Ms Jackie Wilkinson – PASS Project Coordinator
Research
- Emer. Prof Graham Cuskelly - Senior Research Development Coordinator
Science on the GO! and GSEA
- Professor Richard John – Program Leader
- Mr Sid Hooker – SOTG Program Coordinator
- Ms Anita Hazell – STEM Outreach Manager
Griffith Sciences Partnerships Office (formerly Work-Integrated Learning)
- Assoc. Professor Jeremy Brownlie – Director, Partnerships Office
- Dr Marde Helbig - Deputy Director, Partnerships Office
- Ms Debra Khokhar – Manager, Partnerships
- Ms Paige Reibel – Industry Engagement Coordinator
- Ms Carrie Reid – Administration Assistant
- Mr Manfred Needham - Placements Officer
ADaPT 1.0
- Mr Antonio Grimm - Acting Senior Manager