A marine biologist with internationally recognised expertise in animal sensory systems and deep-sea biology. Over 30 years of research and teaching experience at world-leading universities in the UK and Australia, with research having a consistent focus on links between engineering and biology. Experienced in multidisciplinary science, science communication, and business development and, via memberships of WA and National marine committees, influencing the direction of State and Australian marine research.  As former Director of the Oceans Insitute (until 30 Sept 2022) I have been focussed on aligning the OI’s strategic development with the needs of the UWA and the ambitions of the OI members to promote the development of the University's marine research via clearly identified objectives, ulitimately to enhance UWA’s marine research capacity and capabilities. Now retired, I remain an active OI Adjunct Senior Research Fellow and Fellow of the UWA Public Policy Institute.