Our people
Professor Charles Walker
(interim Director) Co-Chair
Head of School - School of Future Environments Design & Creative Technologies
Associate Professor Sira Yongchareon
Co-Chair
Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering ; Programme Director Doctoral Studies – School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Associate Professor Catherine Shi
Co-Chair
Head of Department - Data Science & AI – School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Professor Felix Tan
Senior Academic Representative
Associate Dean – Research, Faculty of Design & Creative Technologies
Professor William Wong
Senior Academic Representative
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering ; Associate Head of School - External Engagement – School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Professor Scott Duncan
Senior Academic Representative
Head of Department - Physical Activity and Nutrition Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN); School of Sport and Recreation
Professor Angsana Techatassanasoontorn
Senior Academic Representative
Business School
Associate Professor Dafydd Sills-jones
Senior Academic Representative
Associate Head of School (International and External); Head of Department AVG (Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design) – School of Art & Design
Associate Professor Angelique Nairn
Senior Academic Representative
School of Communication Studies
Professor Tania Ka'ai
Māori/Pacific Research Representative
Director of Te Ipukarea, Te Ipukarea Research Institute
Dr Junior Nomani
Māori/Pacific Research Representative
Programme Director – Diplomas – School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Dr Stacy Vallis
Early-Career/Mid-Career Researcher
Lecturer; Director PG & Doctoral Studies - School of Future Environments
Dr Julia Ma
Early-Career/Mid-Career Researcher
Lecturer; School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Gary Putt (AUT RO)
Internal/External Advisor
Manager - External Research Funding University Research Office
Chris Hill (AUT Ventures)
Internal/External Advisor
Venture Director