Our People
Chief Investigators
Professor Matthew Barnett
Director, circAlloy
Prof. Barnett is an expert in metallurgy and alloy innovation. He has led multiple research projects on sustainability and material efficiency in alloy production. As the Centre Director, he oversees research direction, industry collaboration, and training initiatives. Research Areas: Alloy Science, Process Innovation.
Phone
+61 3 5227 2797
Prof. Damien Giurco
Deputy Director, Sustainability, circAlloy
Professor Damien Giurco is the inaugural Chair of Circular Economy at The University of Melbourne. Prior to this, he worked for two decades at the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures in roles including Associate Director Research and Distinguished Professor. He has made significant contributions to industrial ecology, modelling resource flows, and environmental impacts for mineral resources. Research Areas: Circular Economy, Sustainable Resources.
Phone
+61 2 9514 497
Email
damien.giurco@uts.edu.au
Prof. Daniel Fabijanic
Deputy Director, Metallurgy, circAlloy
Prof. Fabijanic is a Research Professor at the Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University. He specializes in high-entropy alloys, wear-resistant alloys, and additive manufacturing. Research Areas: High-Entropy Alloys, Wear-Resistant Alloys, Additive Manufacturing.
Phone
+61 3 5227 2413
Jane Matthews
Lead, Training, Deakin University
Prof. Matthews is a Professor at School of Architecture and the Built Environment at Deakin University. She has a background in Digital Engineering and Building Science. Research Areas: Digital Information Management, Sustainable Design and Zero Energy Buildings.
Phone
+61 3 522 73817
Prof. Kon Mouzakis
Deakin University
Prof. Mouzakis is an Alfred Deakin Professor and Co-Director of the Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute. He has experience in AI technology, decision support systems, and digital health. Research Areas: AI Technology, Decision Support Systems, Digital Health.
Phone
+61 3 924 68041
A/Prof. Matthias Weiss
Deakin University
A/Prof. Weiss is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Frontier Materials. He specializes in alloy and materials engineering, forming technology for electrolyser cells, and crash-rated fence systems. Research Areas: Materials Engineering, Forming Technology.
Phone
+61 3 522 73368
Dr. Stephen Northey
University of Technology Sydney
Dr. Northey is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Sustainable Futures. He focuses on sustainability auditing and design, integrating AI, and life cycle analysis. Research Areas: Sustainability Auditing, AI Integration, Life Cycle Analysis.
Dr. Thomas Dorin
Deakin University
Dr. Dorin is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Frontier Materials. He specializes in alloy characterization and advanced characterization techniques. Research Areas: Alloy Characterization, Advanced Characterization Techniques.
Phone
+61 3 522 71481
Dr. Scott Barnett
Deakin University
Dr. Barnett is a Senior Researcher at the Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute. He leads applied Machine Learning research and AI solutions for alloy development and sustainability assessment. Research Areas: Machine Learning, AI Solutions
Phone
+61 3 924 45018