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Centre Management

University of Tasmania, Glacier researcher Professor Matt King.
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Matt King
Centre Director

E:  matt.king@utas.edu.au  


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Current ACEAS Activities:

As Centre Director of ACEAS, Matt will lead the delivery of the research programs, strategy, governance, and operations for the Centre.

Under Matt's direction ACEAS will take five strategic approaches by:

  • Undertaking world-class integrated research;
  • Maximising strong national and international partnerships;
  • Employing a diverse workforce;
  • Leveraging and creating national research infrastructure; and
  • Creating pathways to local, regional, and circumpolar impact.
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Carl Bennett
Business Manager

E:  carl.bennett@utas.edu.au

 

Current ACEAS Activities:

Carl supports the Director and Research Program Leaders to manage ACEAS and position the centre to achieve its strategic objectives.

He provides:

  • Executive business management, policy assistance and advice;
  • Management of the Centre’s budget;
  • Reporting on the Centre’s activities and compliance with contractual arrangements;
  • Assistance on developing project governance and monitoring arrangements with all project collaborators, the Advisory Board and the Australian Research Council;
  • Coordination of the activities of the Centre, including its strategic plans and business plans;

Engagement with stakeholders and end-users in government and industry.

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Catalina Aguilar
Centre Project Officer

E: ACEAS.project.office@utas.edu.au

 

Current ACEAS Activities:

The role of ACEAS Centre Project Officer includes:

  • Coordination of day-to-day administration needs of ACEAS including finance, record management and human resources.
  • Project administration support to the Director and Chief Operating Officer
  • Project coordination support for ACEAS research staff and students
  • Centre liaison for internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate the preparation of formal reports on research delivery against Key Performance Indicators
  • Secretary to the Management Committee
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Melissa Lyne
Communications Officer

E: melissa.lyne@utas.edu.au

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Current ACEAS Activities:

Melissa is the Communications Officer at the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science. She coordinates the Centre’s communication activities, which includes promoting new research to the media and other key audiences. 

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Patti Virtue
Antarctic Graduate Training Coordinator 

E: p.virtue@utas.edu.au

Current ACEAS Activities:

Patti is the graduate training coordinator at the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science. Her role includes developing and overseeing the implementation of the centre's training for early career researchers in Antarctic Science, Policy, Governance and Law.

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Pratiksha Bhatt
Project Officer - University of New South Wales

E: pratiksha.bhatt@unsw.edu.au

 

Current ACEAS Activities:

Pratiksha manages the UNSW node of ACEAS. She supports the research staff and students with everyday administration and provides operational management for the centre.