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Academic staff
| Name | Position | Contact | Location |
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| Dr Adetokunbo Arogbonlo | Senior Lecturer, Aviation; Major coordinator, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems | EN706c | |
| Dr Vanessa Beanland | Associate Professor; Aviation Postgraduate Course Director; Director of Flight Training | EN706a | |
| Dr Pat Burka | Director, Aerostructures Innovation Research (AIR) Hub | pburka@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Dr Tommy Cheung | Associate Professor; Department Chair | EN706d | |
| Salim Hijazeen | Lecturer (Education Specialist); Major coordinator, Aviation Operations | shijazeen@swinburne.edu.au | EN702e |
| Dr Rockie Kuok | Lecturer, Aviation | rkuok@swinburne.edu.au | EN702e |
| Professor Zheng Lei | Professor | EN704 | |
| Rod Parker | Associate Lecturer (Education Specialist) | riparker@swinburne.edu.au | EN706c |
| Yun Maung | Lecturer, Aviation; Aviation Undergraduate Course Director | ymaung@swinburne.edu.au | EN706b |
Course Advisory Committee
| Name |
Title |
Organisation |
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| Adrian Young (Chair) | Head of Safety | Qantas Link - Network Aviation/ Qantas |
| Catherine Baird | Ex SVP Cabin Crew Training | Emirates |
| Greg Fordham | Director | Airbiz Aviation Strategies Pty Ltd |
| Matthew Franzi | COO | Jetstar |
| James Garth | Senior Technologist - Autonomy | BAE Systems Australia |
| Darryl Gerlach | Consultant & Advisor to Skytraders | Skytraders |
| Ken King | CEO and Co-Founder | Freespace Operations |
| Matt Marais | Executive General Manager Aviation | Avalon airport |
| Chris Mulholland | IOC manager | Qantas |
| Hilde Murphy | Captain | Qantas |
| Bunte, Niels | National Manager, Regulartory Services 1, Regulatory Oversight Division | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| Alison O'Brien | Human Factor | Australian Transport Safety Bureau |
| Mark Wilson | Head of Airfield | Melbourne Airport |
| Alana Zuvela | People Manager, Operations Planning | Qantas |
Latest news
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Swinburne showcases cutting-edge aerospace, space technology and manufacturing at Avalon Airshow 2025
- University
- Aviation
Swinburne showcased groundbreaking contributions to aerospace, advanced manufacturing, detect and protect research, and space technology at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025.
Monday 31 March 2025 -
Swinburne’s AIR Hub to drive the future of aerospace
- Science
- Technology
- Aviation
The Australian-first Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub (AIR Hub) will bring together the best of Victoria’s aerospace research, design and manufacturing leaders to work with industry on the next generation of air mobility.
Monday 08 November 2021 -
Swinburne launches prototyping program for aerospace startups
- Technology
- Aviation
Swinburne’s AIR Hub launches a six-month program, AIR Pass, to support startups to design, build, test and demonstrate aerospace prototypes to their customers.
Tuesday 12 July 2022 -
New pilot pathway program takes off at Swinburne
- Aviation
Swinburne is partnering with Qantas under a new pilot pathway program that will see aviation students eligible to enter the airline’s regional brand, QantasLink, as a Turboprop First Officer.
Monday 11 December 2017 -
Swinburne appoints Dr Patryk Burka as AIR Hub Director
- University
- Aviation
- Engineering
Dr Patryk Burka has been appointed as Director of Swinburne’s Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub (AIR Hub)
Monday 04 May 2026
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For general enquiries, call 1300 794 628 to speak with our friendly team. You can also email us at Dean-SchoolofEngineering@swinburne.edu.au.