UniSC Professor Scott Cummins’ research focuses on the molecular basis for chemical communication in various experimental organisms, with applications in the fields of ecology, aquaculture and health.

His research further explores the chemical communication between aquatic organisms, with a focus on pest aquatic species.

Professor Cummins is the Director of the Centre for Bioinnovation, which is leading this type of research worldwide.

UniSC Professor Patrick D. Nunn specialises in climate-driven environmental changes, with specific research being undertaken within Pacific Island communities.

Professor Nunn, who is the Director of the Sustainability Research Centre, is researching ways that people in the Pacific Islands can sustain themselves using the resources available to them, all while understanding how these resources are being affected by sea-level changes.

UniSC Professor Gemma Read’s research applies theories and methods from human factors and ergonomics, systems science and safety science to enhance safety, health and wellbeing.

Her research has a focus on understanding how Artificial Intelligence and humans can work together as teams.

Professor Read is also the Director of the Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science at UniSC.

UniSC Professor Lynette Cheah’s research focuses on developing innovations and pathways towards sustainable cities, particularly in mobility.

She is the Chair of Sustainable Transport at UniSC, and works closely with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). The partnership with TMR allows her team to bring ideas and innovations into practice, translating their work into real world policies that work towards improving communities.