Please join us for our final Transdisciplinary Research Conversations (TD Convos) of 2024!

TD Convos reimagines the traditional approach to academic seminars. We open our doors to our community so that we can have collective conversations, cross boundaries, and make connections.

For our December showcase there will be an opening keynote by Catherine McElhone (Research Impact Facilitator at UTS), presentation of impact practice tools by Dr Hossai Gul and demonstrative presentations by the 6 award winners of the Research Translation, Implementation, and Impact program at UTS.

In this workshop-style seminar, we’ll dive into evidence-informed tools for research impact, showcasing examples from live projects across six different disciplines. Participants will have the chance to apply these tools in a fast-paced, hands-on learning experience.

After workshop, we will carry on conversations and connections at the Loft Bar (UTS) from 4:30 onwards.

Dr Hossai Gul - Chair and presenter

Dr Hossai Gul is a transdisciplinary implementation scientist who spearheads large, diverse teams to transform research findings into actionable practices and impact. Using a blend of implementation science, complexity science, and transdisciplinary approaches, she bridges the gap between research and real-world impact.

Catherine McElhone - Opening keynote

Catherine McElhone (she/her) is a Research Impact Facilitator at UTS, supporting researchers and their teams in effectively communicating the significance of their research. Within the Research Office Research Knowledge and Insights Team, she focuses on embedding impact in the research lifecycle through institutional systems and processes.

Madeline Combe

Madeline holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and a Masters of Sustainability. In her PhD, she collaborates with investment stakeholders to assess nature-related risks in finance using constructivist grounded theory and participatory methods to analyse theories of change for reversing biodiversity degradation through institutional investors in Australia.

Codee Ludbey

Codee is a seasoned security management professional, Certified in Security Management by ASIS International and holding a Master of Science and First Class Honours degree in security management, Codee is currently pursuing his PhD focussed on bringing together the disciplines of urban design and security planning for a safer and more resilient public places through action research.

Catelyn Richards

Catelyn is the co-founder and president of Climate Action Nurses, a Registered Nurse, humanitarian, and advocate for regenerative ecology. She is pursuing a PhD on integrating planetary health principles into the Australian health system. She is part of key international working groups, including the Columbia University Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education.

Milad Sabbagh

Milad is a PhD candidate specializing in micro-additive manufacturing, computational fluid dynamics, and microfluidics, collaborating with the Heart Research Institute on biofabrication techniques for coronary artery disease modeling. He holds key intellectual property in microfluidic fertility and intracellular delivery and aims to inspire through future academic leadership roles.

Nicole Thornton

Nicole's PhD research focuses on social inclusion and equity in the energy transition, aiming to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations. She holds degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours), Library and Information Studies, and Physics, with professional experience in engineering, medical device regulations, and librarianship.

Leah Gerrard

Leah is a data analyst at the Department of Health and Aged Care, with expertise in health data across cancer, chronic disease, mental health, and COVID-19. She is pursuing an industry-based PhD at UTS, applying machine learning and AI to cancer pathways modelling, and holds a Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours).

TD School

The TD School is the UTS home of transdisciplinary education and research. Study with us to learn across, between and beyond our disciplines – to enrich your possibilities and make an impact.

The TD School’s uniquely collaborative approach to research combines academic knowledge from multiple disciplines with applied knowledge from industry.

TD research is ideally suited to problem spaces that are open, complex, dynamic and networked. It goes beyond solving discrete problems by opening doors to new questions and digs deeper at root causes instead of targeting symptoms.