I have over 20-years of academic experience working at a senior level across both teaching and research. I have built a world class product development research team at Swinburne University with a strong track-record in converting ‘good ideas’ into commercial outcomes. Over the past 10-years I have signed 60 industry-university research projects to the value of $6M (individual income), as well as $9.14M in Category 1 funding (group income). I have been instrumental in helping numerous manufacturers diversify into new markets resulting in 22 products go to market. I have been recognised with three consecutive Good Design Awards (2018, 2019, 2020) and the recipient of seven Vice-Chancellor's Awards showing my commitment and dedication to all academic portfolios.