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In 2020 the MRIWA College was formed, drawing together a broad cross-section of experts from the resources and minerals industry and research community, with specific knowledge and experience relevant to one or more of the program areas in the MRIWA Research Priority Plan.

The MRIWA College identifies and recommends priority research opportunities to the MRIWA Board and is instrumental in the assessment of research Financial Assistance applications.

Appointment to the MRIWA College is on individual merit, not affiliation, with consideration given to age, cultural and gender diversity. All members of the MRIWA College are appointed by the Board. The role and responsibilities of the MRIWA College members are outlined in the relevant Terms of Reference.

Financial Assistance Assessment Panel

A Financial Assistance assessment panel is an advisory committee convened by MRIWA to assess and recommend applications to the MRIWA Board for funding. These panels are formed on an as-needed basis to review research Financial Assistance applications received. The panels include a group of core members and relevant subject matter experts drawn from the MRIWA College.

Current MRIWA College Members

Core Members

Mrs Sara Braund

Dr Rob Hough

Dr Jon Hronsky

Ms Michelle Keegan

Dr Laura Kuhar

Dr Vanessa Lickfold

Prof. Allan Trench

Subject Matter Experts

Dr Christopher Baker

Dr Steve Beresford

Mr Peter Bewick

Mr Phillip Campbell

Mr Charles Elliott

Prof. Katy Evans

Prof. Andy Fourie

Mr Ryan Fraser

Mr Daniel Goldstein

Dr Pietro Guj

Prof. Fiona Haslam McKenzie

Dr Phil Heckley

Mr Nicolas Hebert

Prof. Melinda Hodkiewicz

Dr Paul Hodkiewicz

Dr Rod Houston

Prof. Mark Jessell

Mr Lei Jin

Miss Anel Joubert

Mr James Jung

Dr Anna Kaksonen

Prof. Chris Kirkland

Dr Fawna Korhonen

Mr Andy Lamb

Mr Alexander Logan

Mr Darren Matthews

Assoc. Prof. Bryan Maybee

Ms Louise McNab

Dr Sandra Occhipinti

Dr Caroline Perring

Ms Eugenia Phegan

Dr Ivor Roberts

Dr Russell Staines

Dr Kate Selway

Ms Tamsin Senders

Dr Marilena Stimpfl

Mr Jeremy Smith

Mr Ian Suckling

Dr Yuan Tian

Prof. Erkan Topal

Dr Stephanie Vialle

Ms Chitra Viswanathan

Ms Liz Wall

Page was last reviewed 11 July 2025

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