Our People
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a dedicated team of academic, research and professional staff, all strongly committed to enhancing our students’ learning experience and collaborating with external partners to solve real-world challenges in STEM.
Professor David Lewis
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Professor David Lewis is an accomplished Chartered Chemical Engineer and an influential leader in academia and industry. He currently serves as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology at the University of Adelaide.
David’s extensive career spans diverse industries, including petroleum, mining, automation, hospitality, and defence, giving him unparalleled expertise in risk management and business operations. His leadership acumen is reflected in his ability to drive innovation, inspire teams, and foster impactful partnerships.
Passionate about education and leadership, David champions mentoring, inclusiveness, and empowerment to develop future leaders and engineers. His academic vision emphasises quality, efficiency, and safety in teaching and research practices. A prominent researcher, David focuses on pioneering sustainable technologies that enable the decarbonisation of industrial processes, with a current emphasis on the sustainable manufacture of semiconductors and recycling of e-waste. He also chairs key forums at the university, ensuring strategic alignment and collaboration across faculties, furthering his commitment to environmental sustainability and academic excellence.
David Lewis is a trailblazer whose career seamlessly integrates leadership, innovation, and a dedication to global progress.
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Faculty Executive Director
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Deputy Deans
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Heads of Schools
- Professor Yan Jiao - School of Chemical Engineering
- Professor Abelardo Pardo - School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
- Professor Jane Burry - School of Architecture and Civil Engineering
- Professor Nelson Tansu - School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
- Professor Jason Able - School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
- Professor Rob Woodgate - School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
- Professor Bronwyn Gillanders - School of Biological Sciences
- Professor Christopher Sumby - School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Science
- Associate Professor Bree Bennett - Centre for Stem Education and Innovation
Our researchers
Connect with our world-class researchers and supervisors across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology.