POSTED: 30 Nov, 2023
Congratulations to our PhD Researchers who passed their confirmation of candidature over the past month!
- Jacqueline Greentree from QUT (Queensland University of Technology). The review panel included Prof Greg Hearn and Prof Carol Richards. Jacqueline’s supervisors (Prof Paula McDonald and Dr Melinda Laundon) were also in attendance. More information about her project can be found on our website: HERE
- Nisar Ahmed Channa from QUT (Queensland University of Technology). The review panel included Prof Markus Rittenbruch and A/Prof Penny Williams. Nisar’s supervisors (Prof Greg Hearn, A/Prof Dr Luca Casali and Dr Sean Gallagher) were also in attendance. More information about his project can be found on our website: HERE
- Nadimul Haque from University of Technology Sydney. More information about his project can be found on our website: HERE
- Munia Ahamed from University of Technology Sydney. More information about his project can be found on our website: HERE

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