Phan Bao Chau (Jackie) is an Associate Lecturer at RMIT University Vietnam, and an animator, art practitioner and educator specializing in 2D animation and motion graphics. She previously served as Brand Director and Head of the Digital Animation Department at FPT University and has been a visiting lecturer at multiple Vietnamese universities. Jackie has guided student projects featured more than ten times on Behance focusing on Motion graphics, After Effects, and 3D motion. She is a jury member for international festivals, including the 17th Xiamen International Animation Festival - one of the most influential animation platforms in China, and serves on graduation committees across different universities in Vietnam (Van Lang University, FPT University, Hutech University, Hoa Sen Univesity, etc.). Her professional background bridges industry practice, creative education, and interdisciplinary visual communication. 

Employment History:

• Associate Lecturer, RMIT University, HCMC, Vietnam (2024 to present)
• Brand Director, FPT University (2023 – 2024) with some highlighted campaigns: FPTU Tuổi 18 – Trải nghiệm vượt trội, Podcast Schoo’life’ship, redesign FPT University Website, Comic series ‘Camic’,…
• Head of Digital Animation Department, FPT University (2021 – 2023)
• Digital Graphic Design Lecturer, FPT University (2018 – 2021)
• Visiting Lecturer, Van Lang University (2017 – 2024)
• Visiting Lecturer, Ton Duc Thang University (2019 – 2021)
• Visiting Lecturer, Hoa Sen Universiy (2015 – 2017)
• Independent Motion Artist & Art Director (2012 to present)
• Designer, Leo Burnett Vietnam (2010-2011) - Clients: Tiger, Marlboro, Dutch Lady, Honda, Generali,…

Dr. Behzad Abbasnejad is an academic and researcher specializing in Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital construction management, organizational learning, Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), and construction quality costs. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Iran (2011), a Master's degree by research in Education from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden (2013), and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Queensland University of Technology, Australia (2018).

Passionate about architecture and the built environment, Behzad has been practicing and teaching in Melbourne and Hong Kong for about five years. He teaches Introduction to Buildings (BUIL1226) and Integrated Building Information Modelling (BUIL1256) at RMIT University, focusing on foundational building concepts, construction methodologies, and the integration of digital technologies in construction processes.

Behzad has published over 40 academic papers and technical reports in the fields of architecture, BIM, construction management, and digital construction manufacturing. His research primarily explores the implementation of BIM and digital construction methods to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability in the built environment. His work emphasizes optimizing workflows, fostering innovation, and improving construction practices through data-driven decision-making.

He has received research funding in several areas, including digital manufacturing and automating assembly processes, developing virtual site visits for photovoltaic (PV) panels in existing homes, and data modelling to streamline logistics for prefabricated building components. His contributions aim to bridge the gap between research and industry, advancing digital construction practices and sustainable built-environment solutions.

Associate Professor Mali Abdollahian is an academic in the School of Science.
Mali received her Master's in Applied Mathematics and Astronomy and PhD in Statistical Quality Control from the University College Cardiff in the UK. Her research interests are mainly in the area of univariate and multivariate statistical quality control, performance analysis, quality assurance, and statistical modelling, but also include the design of sampling strategies for compliance testing and benchmarking, and performance analysis and quality-control monitoring of public health and environment trends.

Much of Mali's research has involved developing optimal quality-control and quality-assurance procedures for monitoring and improving the quality of products and services in a cost-effective manner. In the last 10 years, she has been developing quality control and performance analysis procedures to monitor and design intervention strategies to reduce the maternal and newborn mortality rates, childhood type I diabetes, childhood obesity, and Type II diabetes. She has been extensively involved in consulting projects and the delivery of short courses to different industries. The refereed publications in the area of her research are listed on Google Scholar.

Dr. Muhammad Dan-Asabe Abdulrahman is Associate Professor of Supply Chain and Logistics Management in the School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain at RMIT University in Australia. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), UK, and has more than 25 years of working experiences in industry and the academia. He is involved in interdisciplinary research in areas of supply chain sustainability, green supply chain, and index development, reverse logistics and remanufacturing. His works are published in top-tier academic journals, including International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Logistics Management, and International Journal of Production and Operations Management, Production Planning & Control and he is on the Editorial Board of International Journal of Production and Operations Management (IJPOM). Muhammad has extensive industry funded projects experience that includes Low Carbon Manufacturing design for Chinese Export; Policy design on pharmaceutical supply between China and Nigeria; Next generation Cold Supply Chains between Denmark and China, amongst others. He is currently leading the RMIT RACE for 2030 project on Energy Upgrades for Australian Homes and participating in RMIT Sustainable Procurement Disclosure Index project.

Regine Abos is a Melbourne-based designer, educator, and researcher originally from Cebu. For over two decades, she has collaborated with publishers and social innovation organisations across Australia, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Her practice explores the intersection of analogue objects and information design, reimagining data visualisation through the material, tactile, and cultural possibilities of physical production.

She lectures in data visualisation at RMIT University and coordinates its accelerated Bachelor of Design in Communication Design program in Singapore, delivered in partnership with the Singapore Institute of Management.

Arthur is an academic in the School of AISSC in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics (DISBA).
He has extensive experience teaching a wide range of Information Systems courses for over 30 years.
More recently, he has been teaching and researching Blockchain and Web3 technologies since 2013. 
He created and developed the four blockchain courses in DISBA

He has published in high quality journals and has supervised 6 PhD candidates to completion.
Current research interests include: Blockchain, Web3, Crypto Currencies, Intelligent warehouses, Metaverse, Information Behaviour, Online Investing.

Kathleen Adams has been a lecturer in the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing at RMIT University, Melbourne, since 2000. Before joining RMIT, Kathleen was at Monash University in the School of Marketing for two years. Prior to moving to Academia, Kathleen held various senior corporate roles in marketing, logistics and training at Jacqui E (a member of the Just Group of Companies), Daimaru Melbourne and Myer before becoming an academic. Her corporate experience spans more than 17 years.

Since the commencement of 2025, Kathleen is an Education Focused academic in the Department of Marketing at RMIT University. She commenced at RMIT in March, 2000 after spending 2 years at Monash University also as a marketing academic. Kathleen has been a visiting lecturer in Lille, France, SKEMA in Suzhou, Hong Kong Management Association, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics. She usually teaches at the Singapore Institute of Management twice per year. 

She has a long history of utilising industry for student projects for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, These include Sahara Yoghurt, Picnic Foods, Sparkling Beverages, Wine in a Glass, Marisa's Kitchen and Visiti Victoria. In 2025, she was one of a team of marketing academics who were awarded the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Programs and Services that Enhance Learning along with 7 other colleagues. This adds to her total of 13 other awards ranging from a University award for the Business Faculty's WIL team, numerous Good Teaching Awards and awards for the Best Paper in the Education track at ANZMAC and the Best Reviewer at ANZMAC. 

She also coordinated the L'Oreal Brandstorm Marketing competition for RMIT students from 2012-2016. She was lucky enough to accompany the winning Australian team to Paris to compete in the International Finals in 2012, 2013 and 2014. She returned to coordinating the Brandstorm competition again in 2022 after the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. One of the 2022 groups was selected for the ANZ Semi-finals, and one of the groups in 2023 was selected for the ANZ National Final.  She was awarded a CoBL Teaching award for the Local, National and Global award for her continuing work with the L'Oreal Brandstorm competition in 2024.

Honorary appointments:
Visiting Professor: Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
Adjunct Professor: Soochow University, Suzhou, China.

Adjuct Distinguished Professor: China Academy of Agricultural Sciences (Beijing).