UNSW Defence Research Institute

Welcome to the UNSW’s Defence Research Institute’s podcast Defence Research, in episode three of season two, DRI Director Paul Maddison discusses the future of defence research with Professor Michelle Simmons who is a quantum physicist and a Scientia Professor at the University of NSW. Together they discuss quantum computing and how the capability of quantum technologies have the ability to accelerate the future and help our defence and defence industries become faster, smarter and more unpredictable in the race for capability superiority.

In episode two of season two, DRI Director Paul Maddison discusses the future of defence research with Defence Materials Technology Centre’s (DMTC) CEO Dr Mark Hodge. Paul and Mark discuss the need for adaptable defence capabilities, defence capability development and competition and collaboration.

In episode one of season two, DRI Director Paul Maddison discusses the future of defence research with Australia's Chief Defence Scientist, Tanya Monro. Paul and Tanya discuss research collaboration, STaRShots and ADSTAR.

In episode seventeen of Defence Research, Mick Cook discusses Defence engagement with UNSW Defence Research Institute Director, VADM (Ret’d) Prof Paul Maddison. Paul and Mick discuss the successes in Academic engagement in research for the Defence sector over 2021, as well as how AUKUS, Climate Change, and regional geopolitics will shape the future needs of the Australian Defence Organisation and increase the role research plays as an instrument of national power.

In episode sixteen of Defence Research, Mick Cook interviews Dr Oleksandra Molloy, a Lecturer in Aviation within the School of Engineering and Information Technology, UNSW Canberra. They discuss Oleksandra's research in human factors and how it can provide the ADF with a competitive advantage.

In episode fifteen of Defence Research, Mick Cook interviews Dr Edward Obbard, a nuclear engineer at UNSW Sydney. They discuss Australia’s nuclear industry, the prospect of nuclear powered submarines, and UNSW’s unique, Nuclear Engineering education program.

In episode fourteen of Defence Research, Mick Cook interviews former Minister for Defence, Professor Stephen Smith . They discuss how a multi-disciplinary approach can accelerate research development for the national interest.

In episode thirteen of Defence Research, Mick Cook interviews Professor Andrew Neely, the current Associate Dean (Research Engagement) at UNSW Canberra. They discuss Andrew's research in hypersonics and the future of high speed vehicles.

In episode twelve of Defence Research, Mick Cook interviews Major General Mick Ryan, the current Commander of the Australian Defence College. They discuss the role that academia plays in educating our future military leaders.

In the eleventh episode of Defence Research, Mick Cook interviews Dr Melrose Brown. They discuss Melrose's research in space domain awareness and the capabilities of UNSW Canberra Space.