Professor Susan Kinnear
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Professor Susan Kinnear (CQUniversity, Rockhampton)
PhD, B Sci (Biol)(Hons), B Environ Science
Dean, School of Graduate Research (2014- )
Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Regional Economies and Supply Chains (2015- )
Susan currently leads the School of Graduate Research at CQUniversity, overseeing the research training and development of more than 650 candidates across masters degrees, doctoral degrees and the Graduate Certificate in Research. Susan is an experienced leader in research management, with a focus on strategies for growth and transformation, course innovation and student success. Susan is an executive member of the Australian Council for Graduate Research and Chair of the Regional Universities Network Deans & Directors of Graduate Research group. Susan's research interests are in regional development, supply chains and environmental science.
Recent Research Projects- Rural Economies Centre for Research Excellence. Funding Scheme: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries $3m [2018-20]
- Exporting perishable commodities to Asia: Developing a stakeholder collaboration model. Funding Scheme: CRC Developing Northern Australia: $305,454.55 [2018-21]
Research Leader, CQU Division of Industry, Vocational Training & Access Education 2014
Deputy Director, CQUniversity Centre for Environmental Management, 2011-13
Research Officer (projects), Institute for Sustainable Regional Development CQUniversity 2007-08
Education
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary & Adult Education 2021
Diploma of Leadership & Management 2019
PhD, Aquatic toxicology 2006
B Science (Biology) (Hons) 2002
B Environmental Science 2001 [all CQU]
