Our people

Meet key staff for the School of Science and see how to get in touch.

Our academics are leaders in their fields, integrating cutting-edge research, industry insights, and specialised expertise into their teaching. This approach ensures a world-class learning experience for our students. 

Dean of School

Professor Mark Osborn

Professor Mark Osborn

Dean

    Professor Mark Osborn is the Dean of the School of Science at RMIT University. He leads a team of academics who are experts in their field and provides strategic direction on research, learning and teaching, and engagement activities.

    Executive assistant: Lillian Wong

    Executive team

    Professor Gary Bryant

    Professor Gary Bryant

    Head of Department & Associate Dean, Physics

    Professor Jayani Chandrapala

    Professor Jayani Chandrapala

    Head of Department & Associate Dean Food Technology & Nutrition

    Professor Suelynn Choy

    Professor Suelynn Choy

    Deputy Dean, Industry, International and Engagement

    Professor Charlotte Conn

    Professor Charlotte Conn

    Associate Dean, Industry and Alumni Partnerships

    Dr. Jessica Danaher

    Dr. Jessica Danaher

    Associate Dean, Student Experience Science

    Professor Kim Dowling

    Professor Kim Dowling

    Head of Department & Associate Dean Applied Chemistry & Environmental Science

    Professor RAJARAMAN Eri

    Professor RAJARAMAN Eri

    Head of Department & Associate Dean Biology

    Professor Brant Gibson

    Professor Brant Gibson

    Deputy Dean, Research and Innovation

    Professor James McCoy

    Professor James McCoy

    Head of Department & Associate Dean, Mathematics and Geospatial Science

    Professor Samantha Richardson

    Professor Samantha Richardson

    Associate Dean Higher Degrees Research

    Professor Jeff Shimeta

    Professor Jeff Shimeta

    Deputy Dean, Learning and Teaching

     Deanne Koelmeyer

    Deanne Koelmeyer

    Senior Manager, School Operations


    Academic and research staff by department

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    Academic Staff

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    Adjuncts, Honoraries, & Associates

    Head of Department & Associate Dean

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    Academic staff

    Research staff

    Technical Services

    • Michael Clark – AQUEST
    • Daniel MacMahon – AQUEST
    • James Oliver – AQUEST
    • Madarar Ranatunga – AQUEST
    • Rebecca Reid – AQUEST 
    • Monica Tewman – AQUEST 
    • Hung Vu – Technical Officer AQUEST
    • Noyan Yilmaz – Centre of Nature Positive Solutions

    Administration

    • Elissa McElroy – ARC Training Centre Manager for the Transformation of Australia’s Biosolids Resource
    • Mardi O’Donnell – AQUEST Senior Business Administrator

    Head of Department & Associate Dean

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    Academic staff

    Research staff

    Adjuncts, Honoraries and Associates

     

    Head of Department & Associate Dean

    Deputy Heads of Department

     

    Academic staff

    Adjuncts, Honoraries and Associates

    Research staff (Geospatial)

    Head of Department & Associate Dean

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    Academic staff

    Named Research Fellows

    Research staff

    Adjuncts, Honoraries and Associates

    Academic and research staff by centre

    Professional support staff

    • Deanne Koelmeyer  Senior Manager, School Operations
    • Belinda Britton – Senior Advisor
    • Lillian Wong – Executive Assistant to the Dean
    • Lynda Solc – Learning & Teaching Support Coordinator
    • Tania Piraino – Operations Coordinator

    Contacts for students

    Current students direct enquiries  RMIT Connect

    Prospective students direct enquiries – Study@RMIT

    School of Science general enquiries – science@rmit.edu.au

    All current and prospective research student enquiries HDR Contacts

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