An American research leader that has worked in academia, government, not-for-profit organisations and industry has been appointed the University of Newcastle's new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation.
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Professor Janet Nelson is currently Vice President for Research and Economic Development at the University of Idaho in the USA. She will step in February into the role made vacant following Professor Kevin Hall's promotion to Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of Global Engagement and Partnerships.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky said "demonstrated leader" Professor Nelson's appointment was a "significant win" for UON.
"I'm thrilled that Professor Nelson, a demonstrated leader with experience across academia, government, not-for-profit organisations and industry is joining our senior executive team," Professor Zelinsky said.
"Professor Nelson has extensive experience in scientific research, scientific review and research portfolio administration, complex and multidisciplinary program and project management, business development and science policy implementation."
Professor Nelson has a PhD in Chemistry from California Institute of Technology and a BA in Chemistry from Carleton College, Minnesota.
Prior to her current role, she was the Associate Vice-Chancellor of Research Development at the University of Tennessee and before that, the director of business development for URS Corporation (now AECOM) and a director at Biotechnology Innovation Organisation in Washington, DC.
"The University of Newcastle is a vibrant academic community where faculty and students are engaged in ground-breaking research with a view toward positive societal impacts," Professor Nelson said.
"I'm excited about the possibility of supporting ongoing efforts and encouraging new cross-disciplinary research teams, raising the profile of the university nationally and internationally and developing new community partnerships."
She said she looked forward to supporting ''outstanding work that is already happening at Newcastle, while encouraging new innovation at the university and new partnerships with industry and with the broader research community".
She said she was a sailor and "enthusiastic walker" and looked forward to exploring the region's paths and waters.