| Innovation and Commercial Research |
| Elizabeth Eastland - BA, BFA, EMBA
Director of ICR
T (02) 4221 4420 | M 0407587657 | eastland@uow.edu.au I am responsible for Innovation Strategy at the University, including spearheading the iAccelerate Project, redesigning the technology commercialisation process and commercial research engagement. With 25+ of international experience in high technology, I am passionate about cross-discipline innovation, cultural regeneration, entrepreneurship, and committed to engagement, transparency and knowledge exchange. |
 | Natalie Bromley
Executive Assistant
T (02) 4221 4486 | nbromley@uow.edu.au Executive support to the Director of Innovation and Commercial Research as well as administrative support to the Commercialisation team. I have a background in executive support predominately in accounting and media. |
| Deborah Coustley
Administration Assistant
T (02) 4221 8145 | dcoustle@uow.edu.au Provision of administrative support to the Innovation and Commercial Research team and Commercialisation Managers. I bring a background within the tertiary education sector covering over 15 years.
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| Joell Murray
Patent Administration
T (02) 4221 5990 | joell@uow.edu.au Administrative support for the University of Wollongong's IP Database. I have a background in senior executive administrative support within the tertiary education sector. |
| Commercial Research |
| Stuart Parker
Commercial Research Manager
T (02) 4221 4983 | sparker@uow.edu.au Delivering commercial research management, preparation and negotiation of commercial research contracts across all Faculty units. Provision of costing advice to UOW researchers on complex projects. Management of fast-track and licensed consultancy contract processes. |
| Karen McRae
Commercial Research Officer
T (02) 4221 4817 | kmcrae@uow.edu.au I provide costing advice and assistance with preparing Commercial Research Approval and Costing Forms for UOW researchers. Administration, preparation and negotiation of fast-track agreements for <$100K projects. |
| Tenders / Expert Witnesses |
| Brett Weeden
Tender Manager
T (02) 4221 3913 | bweeden@uow.edu.au I manage the tendering process for UOW researchers to undertake commercial research. This includes tender matching, strategic relationship development with tendering agencies, preparation of key tender responses, assistance provided to academics on tender preparation, review of tender submissions, organise legal review of draft contracts and costing tender projects. |
| Technology Commercialisation |
| Gavin Dixon
Commercialisation Manager - Health, Science, Medicine & Arts
T (02) 4221 5029 | M 0419 609 656 | gavin@uow.edu.au I help UOW’s research output towards the marketplace. I do this by matching UOW's intellectual property with external partners from industry, government organisations, NGOs and investor groups. My key areas of responsibilities are drug development, health workforce development frameworks, food and nutrition science, chemical analysis technologies, health and medical technologies, injury prevention / biomechanics; and social transformation initiatives. |
| Deon de Saldanha
Commercialisation Manager - Eng., Commerce, Law & Infrastructure
T (02) 4221 4470 | M 0400 917 898 | deon@uow.edu.au One of my key goals is to raise the profile of UOW, its staff and its students through assisting in novel ideas become part of future products or services. I work with relevant academics to assess and develop the commercial potential in their research. Being involved with this kind of innovation is exactly what makes my role at UOW so exciting. |
| Holly Zhu
Commercialisation Manager - Medical Radiation Physics, ICT, Education & Media
T (02) 4221 3935 | M 0417 763 588 | hollyz@uow.edu.au I am passionate about new ideas, making things happen, and making a difference in people’s lives. I have worked in the ICT fields for nearly 15 years. My experiences include working in telecommunications, information management, logistics, internets and business intelligence in start-ups and international renowned companies. My diverse background has taught me to appreciate people’s ideas/efforts, have perseverance, and always look for improvements. |
| Jef Pennings
Technology Commercialisation Analyst
T (02) 4298 1267 | pennings@uow.edu.au I conduct pre due diligence assessments on the new inventions and I provide ongoing support to the commercialisation managers. My role perfectly aligns with my degree in Science and Innovation Management and the variety of new inventions I deal with are making my role very exciting. |
| Innovation Development |
| Melissa Ryan
Innovation Development Senior Manager
T (02) 4221 3410 | 0409 188 978 | mryan@uow.edu.au
As a senior member of the ICR team I develop and implement business and marketing strategy to enhance UOW's traction within the commercial marketplace via research, technology transfer and key initiatives such as iAccelerate. I have a strong corporate background in marketing and communication strategy, relationship building and business development. |
| Jo Halios-Lewis
Innovation Ecosystem Support Officer
T 4239 2373 (UOW) T 4225 8002 (StartPad) | joannahl@uow.edu.au I am responsible for providing day to day operations, administration and marketing and communications support to ideas incubator StartPad. I also support the broader programs within iAccelerate, such as e-Club, Pitching Plate and administrative support to the ICR team. |
| Business Development |
| Bruce Thomson
Business Development Manager
T (02) 4239 2543 | M 0409 513 906 | brucet@uow.edu.au In the role of Business Development Manager I am responsible for identifying research capabilities which align with the needs of industry and facilitate links between researchers and businesses. I use a number of methods ranging from proactively contacting businesses, attending and conducting networking events and responding to enquiries. |
