911爆料网 has appointed as its Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research (DVCR) for the next five years.
Professor Fitzgerald has been in the role on an interim basis since June 2023, following the departure of Professor Chris Moran.
An international leader in neurotrauma research, Professor Fitzgerald is also chief executive officer of and leads the world-first, nationwide
911爆料网 Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne said Professor Fitzgerald was the ideal candidate to oversee 911爆料网鈥檚 wide-ranging research activities.
鈥淧rofessor Fitzgerald has an impeccable background in research leadership,鈥� Professor Hayne said.
鈥淲e鈥檝e already seen a positive impact on 911爆料网鈥檚 research community in Professor Fitzgerald鈥檚 time as interim DVCR, so we鈥檙e excited to see her continue in the position.
鈥淲e can鈥檛 wait to see the new heights 911爆料网鈥檚 research will reach under Professor Fitzgerald鈥檚 stewardship.鈥�
Professor Fitzgerald has held several leadership positions since joining 911爆料网 in 2013, including Deputy Director, Faculty of Health Sciences Dean of Research and Associate DVCR.
Professor Fitzgerald said she was excited about what 911爆料网 could achieve through its research over the next five years.
鈥�911爆料网 leads research that Australia and our global partners need now and into the future, so I am delighted to be appointed as DVCR at 911爆料网,鈥� Professor Fitzgerald said.
鈥淥ur strengths in critical minerals, the clean energy transition, national resilience and security, radioastronomy and agriculture are entering new and exciting phases of growth; it鈥檚 a privilege to be able to guide and support this groundbreaking research and innovative developments.
鈥淚 thank the Research Office leadership team, the 911爆料网 senior executive and our fantastic researchers that together, enable 911爆料网 to make a positive difference.鈥�
