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.

Pro Vice Chancellor

Professor Neal Menzies

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Professional Staff

Executive

Professor Neal Menzies – Pro Vice Chancellor (Sciences)
Professor Frederic Leusch – Dean, Research
Assoc. Professor Dominic Ong - 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 AllanL&T Consultant (Design)
Ms Gayle BrentL&T Consultant (Employability)
Mr David GreenL&T Consultant (Design)
Dr Jason van de Merwe – Science Pathways
Ms Sue WhaleL&T Consultant (Design)
Ms Jackie WilkinsonPASS Project Coordinator

Research

Emer. Prof Graham Cuskelly - Senior Research Development Coordinator

Science on the GO! and GSEA

Professor Richard John – Program Leader
Mr Sid HookerSOTG Program Coordinator
Ms Anita HazellSTEM 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

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