Research Advisory Committee

The DSIC research programme is guided by a Research Advisory Committee (RAC). The RAC has the role of advising the Advisory Board on:

  • overall strategic directions for DSIC research
  • specific research activities across the Research Themes of the DSIC
  • the technical, commercial and strategic merits of project proposals.

The Chair of the RAC is also a member of the Advisory Board.

Current members of the RAC include:

  • Dr Warren Harch (Chair), Deputy Chief Defence Scientist, Defence Science and Technology Organisation
  • Dr Stephen Cook, University of South Australia
  • Dr Bruce Northcote, University of Adelaide
  • Prof Michael Frater, UNSW – ADFA
  • Assoc Prof Andrew Clark, Queensland University of Technology
  • Mr Jack Mahoney, Lockheed Martin Australia Electronic Systems.