Student Committee
What does the Mater Student Research Commitee do?
The Mater Student Research Committee helps provide academic and professional development support to students. The committee organises:
- Mater Research's annual Future Leaders Symposium
- Training workshops on topics such as presentations skills, CV, grant and thesis writing
- Professional development events including seminars and Mater Research's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition heat
- Multiple social activities and events that provide students with the opportunity to meet and socialise with peers in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Who is on the Mater Student Research Committee?
Committee members include:

Dr Soi Law
Chair

Dr Katie Brooker
Deputy Chair

Dr Kylie Alexander
Head of Education

Associate Professor Paul Dawson
Group Leader

Dr Michael Bergin
Senior Manager of Research Development and Impact

Ms Sarah Doyle
Student Recruitment and Administration Officer

Associate Professor Liisa Laakso
Senior Researcher

Dr Raphael Ricci
Mid-Career Researcher

Dr Behnam Rashidieh
Mid-Career Researcher

Ms Anastasia Gandini
HDR Student Representative

Mr Jintao Guo
HDR Student Representative

Ms Alicja Andraszek
HDR Student Representative

Ms Halimat Atanda
HDR Student Representative

Ms Saee Zambre
HDR Student Representative

Mr Max Thompson
HDR Student Representative

Ms Megan Weller
HDR Student Representative