Research Fellows

Fostering a dynamic and productive research environment within the University, Vice-Chancellor’s Outstanding Researcher Fellowships offer prestigious positions to researchers at all career levels.

Vice-Chancellor's Senior Research Fellows

Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellows are internationally recognised experts in their field with excellent research track records.

Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellows

Our Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellows are nationally recognised for their research contributions and establishing strong research track records through quality research outputs.

Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellows

Our Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship awardees are emerging researchers who are building their research careers following the completion of their PhD.

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Meet some of our current Fellows

Dr Hao Van, Vice-Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow

Dr Hao Van is a Vice-Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow in the Biosciences & Food Technology Discipline, School of Science, Bundoora West Campus. Listen to why Hao joined the RMIT Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowships program.

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Dr Nasir Mahmood

Vice-Chancellor's Fellow in the School of Engineering.

Dr Joel Stern, Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr Joel Stern is a Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Media & Communication. Listen to why Joel joined RMIT’s Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowships program.

Dr Hardik Bhimani, Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr Hardik Bhimani is the Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the School of Management. Listen to why Hardik joined RMIT’s Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowships program.

Congratulations to our 2023 Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellows  

RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellowships for 2023 have been awarded to 13 outstanding researchers as at February 2023, with two appointments pending for later in the year.   

RMIT’s Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowships Program is the University’s flagship research talent acquisition and retention program, and a major driver of research excellence and impact across RMIT’s strategic research priorities. The program supports outstanding researchers to undertake research that creates impact for society, the economy and the environment. 

Congratulations and welcome to our 2023 RMIT Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellows.

Vice-Chancellor's Senior Research Fellows

  • Dr Kate Anderson, School of Computing Technologies, STEM College
  • Dr Sarah Barns, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, DSC College
  • Dr Natalie Jovanovski, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, STEM College
  • Dr Melanie Lowe, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, DSC College
  • Dr Philipp Reineck, School of Science, STEM College
  • Dr Peter Sherrell, School of Science, STEM College
  • Dr Emmanuelle Walkowiak, School of Economics, Finance and Marketing, COBL 

Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellow

  • Dr Tingting Song, School of Engineering, STEM College

Vice-Chancellor's Indigenous Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Dr Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch, School of Engineering, STEM College

Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Fulbright

  • Dr Pooria Lesani, School of Science, STEM College

Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellows

  • Dr Amanda Alderton, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, DSC College
  • Dr Simone De Luca, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, STEM College
  • Dr Louise Dorignon, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, DSC College
  • Dr Qiang Hao, School of Science, STEM College
  • Dr Kirsty Wilson, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, STEM College

Interested in becoming a RMIT research fellow?

Follow the link below to view the RMIT Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowships page where you'll find information on application dates and how to apply.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.