From Research to Region | National Science Week
Description
What if your next burger patty came straight from a printer?
How well do you know the famous frogs living in your own backyard?
And how can technology, sustainability, and human-centred design help build a more resilient construction industry?
This National Science Week, discover how University of Newcastle researchers are tackling real-world challenges and driving local impact on the Central Coast.
Our special edition of the From Research to Region seminar series highlights how research spanning construction, food science and environmental conservation is delivering tangible outcomes for communities, industry and the environment.
Join us for an engaging evening of short presentations and discussion, showcasing innovative work across STEM and the built environment that is making a difference locally and beyond.
Hear from:
Dr Maggie Tang (Construction Management), Reimagining Construction: Human-Centred, Digital and Sustainable
Dr Taiwo Akanbi (Food Science and Human Nutrition), What if your next burger patty came straight from a printer?
Dr Alex Callen (Environmental Science and Management), Famous frogs in your LGA!
Each speaker will share a how their work is being applied in practice, followed by an interactive panel discussion, where you can ask questions about their work, collaborations and local impact.
This event is ideal for community members, industry partners, students and anyone interested in how research can drive local innovation and shape regional communities.
Event details
Thursday 20 August | 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Industry Engagement Space, Gosford Campus
Part of the University of Newcastle’s National Science Week program. To view the University’s full National Science Week event schedule, visit www.newcastle.edu.au/national-science-week.
Lineup
Dr Maggie Tang
Dr Liyaning (Maggie) Tang is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Management whose research focuses on improving the sustainability, efficiency and performance of construction and infrastructure projects. Having worked in China, the United States and Australia, she collaborates with government and industry partners to address real-world challenges across the built environment. Her expertise includes public-private partnerships, modular construction, construction waste management, building energy management, occupational health and safety, and big data analytics. Her work supports better project outcomes and more sustainable construction practices.
Dr Taiwo Akanbi
Dr Taiwo Akanbi is a Senior Lecturer in Food Science and Human Nutrition who develops new and sustainable food products. His expertise includes 3D food printing, plant-based foods, and finding ways to turn food waste into valuable ingredients. He works with industry partners to create healthier foods, improve nutrition, and support a more sustainable food system. His research helps food manufacturers develop innovative products that meet the needs of consumers and the community.
Dr Alex Callen
After a varied career in industry and government as an environmental scientist, Dr Alex Callen returned to academia with a desire to improve species recovery in human modified landscapes, and her research as a restoration ecologist focuses on how designing and restoring habitats can help biodiversity persist in the face of multiple environmental stressors.
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