With over three decades of experience spanning the UK and Australia, Martin is a seasoned leader in research and innovation management across private, government and university sectors. Since joining UTS in 2009 he has played a pivotal role in shaping the institutions research ecosystem - beginning in commercialisation, then leading industry research engagement, and serving five years as Director of the Research Office. Currently, as Research Translation Strategic Lead in the Office of the DVC Research, Martin is driving UTS's whole-of-institution approach to research translation.

Experience

  • 2026–present
    Strategic Lead, Research Translation, University of Technology Sydney
  • 2014–2022
    Non-Exec Director, Cicada Innovations
  • 2018–2022
    Director, Research Office, University of Technology Sydney
  • 2015–2018
    Deputy Director, Research Office, University of Technology Sydney
  • 2013–2015
    Executive Manager of Innovation & Commercial Development, University of Technology Sydney
  • 2009–2013
    Manager of Innovation & Commercial Development, UniQuest Pty Ltd
  • 2005–2009
    Innovation & Enterprise Sector Manager, University of Portsmouth
  • 2003–2005
    Innovation Advisor, Business Link (UK)

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