Our people
An introduction to our people, including our staff, Board and committees, as well as researchers, end-users and students we work with.
Staff
Board
Iain MacKenzie
ChairDr Greg Ayers
Board memberDoug Smith
Board memberSandra Whight
Board memberKate Vinot
Board memberAdj Prof Tim Moltmann
Board memberOliver Costello
Board memberDominique Hogan-Doran SC
Board memberRisk, Audit and Compliance Committee
The Risk, Audit and Compliance Committee provides the Natural Hazards Research Australia Board with assurance that there are adequate processes in place with regard to matters of risk, audit and compliance.
The role of the Committee includes, but is not limited to, oversight of:
- management of risks relating to the work of the Centre
- financial management and reporting
- compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements and with the Commonwealth and Participants’ agreements
- an external audit process and systems of internal financial control.
Adj Prof Tim Moltmann
Board memberKate Vinot
Board memberDominique Hogan-Doran SC
Board memberOliver Costello
Board memberEducation and Training Committee
The Education and Training Committee provides the Natural Hazards Research Australia Board with advice on the strategic directions that the Centre should take to support and promote training and education to improve resilience to natural hazards.
The role of the Committee includes, but is not limited to, oversight of the:
- Postgraduate Research Scholarship and Associate Student programs
- Early Career Researcher Development and Industry Fellowship program
- Future Research-Skilled Workforce program
- Research-informed education and training program.
Research and Implementation Committee
The Research and Implementation Committee provides the Natural Hazards Research Australia Board with strategic advice on the overall development of the Centre’s research and implementation programs, consistent with the Commonwealth Funding Agreement.
The role of the Committee includes, but is not limited to, oversight of:
- the development of the 10-year Research Strategy
- the development and operation of the Biennial Research Program
- the development and operation of the Research Implementation Strategy
International Research Advisory Panel
The International Research Advisory Panel provides advice to the Research and Implementation Committee of Natural Hazards Research Australia's Board on the quality and progress of the Centre’s research program and Biennial Research Plan. This will help improve research quality through providing an international perspective on research trends, collaboration opportunities, as well as professional and research development opportunities.
The Panel has representatives from the global research community with expertise relevant to the physical, social and political sciences that reflect the Centre’s research program. Members of the Panel have knowledge and experience relevant to natural hazards and disaster risk reduction.
Reconciliation Working Group
The Reconciliation Working Group was established in late-2021 to drive, coordinate and implement the first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan and future reconciliation activities across the Centre.
First Nations Pathways Working Group
Early and Mid-Career Academic and Practitioner Network Executive Committee
The Early and Mid-Career Academic and Practitioner (EMCAP) Network was established in 2024 to support and advocate for the next generation of natural hazards leaders, is an important step for fostering excellence in the science and management of natural hazards and to underpin the long-term development of the Centre and its outcomes. The EMCAP Network Executive Committee coordinate and manage network activities.
