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Swinburne University of Technology Graduation Ceremony Program Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne Wednesday 16 March 2016 swinburne.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code: 00111D Names and details contained in this program are correct at the time of printing, March 2016. SP0606-20a-0316 Swinburne University of Technology Graduation Ceremony Program Wednesday 16 March 2016, 10.30am Department of Trades and Engineering Technology Department of Foundation and Pathways Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology Swinburne Research Wednesday 16 March 2016, 2.00pm Department of Business and Finance Department of Foundation and Pathways Faculty of Business and Law Swinburne Research Wednesday 16 March 2016, 5.30pm Department of Design, Media and ICT Department of Health, Science, Education and Social Services Department of Foundation and Pathways Faculty of Health, Arts and Design Swinburne Research Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 1 Contents Message from the Vice-Chancellor 3 History of the university 4 Academic regalia 5 Ceremonial regalia 6 Principal officers of the university 6 University Council 7 Academic leadership 7 Information for guests 8 Ceremonies 2 Wednesday 16 March, 10.30am Ceremony participating officers Order of proceedings Award recipients 10 11 11 12 Wednesday 16 March, 2.00pm Ceremony participating officers Order of proceedings Award recipients 18 19 19 20 Wednesday 16 March, 5.30pm Ceremony participating officers Order of proceedings Award recipients 24 25 25 26 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Message from the Vice-Chancellor I am delighted to welcome you here for this graduation ceremony. Well done to all who are graduating today for successfully completing your course. At this time we must also acknowledge the Swinburne academic and professional staff who made your learning experience possible, as well as parents, spouses, siblings, partners and friends whose encouragement has played a crucial role in your success. Today your graduation allows us to celebrate your achievements. You have fulfilled the requirements of a demanding course of study with focus and discipline and your reward is an excellent education. Such an education is all the more important today because of the need to respond to a rapidly changing world. Within our knowledge-based society, many people are engaged in ‘knowledge-based’ work, across a range of fields and disciplines. The achievement of high quality education and training positions you to attain greater prosperity and participate more fully in a dynamic knowledge-based global economy. Swinburne is consistently named as one of the top universities in the world according to the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities. Therefore, I hope you take pride in knowing that you graduate from Swinburne with a high-quality education, obtained from a world-ranked university. I strongly encourage all of you who graduate today to address the new challenges that face your community and make a positive contribution. I urge you to seize these opportunities and help lead our society into a promising future. At Swinburne we encourage our students to embrace the notion that we are all learners for life. And so, I anticipate that your graduation will not represent an end-point to your educational adventures. We look forward to welcoming you back to Swinburne in the future, either in-person or through one of many online learning opportunities, to help you further your knowledge. We are also delighted to welcome you as Swinburne alumni and will take pride in hearing of your achievements. I sincerely wish you the very best for the future and, wherever life adventures take you, invite you to stay in touch with your Swinburne community. Linda Kristjanson Vice-Chancellor and President Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 3 History of the university The Swinburnes lived for many generations in Northumberland, in the north of England. In early times, the family owned a castle on the banks of the Swin Burn, the brook of the boars. By 1245 the Swinburne coat of arms was ‘Gules: three boars heads argent’. The arms George Swinburne arrived in Melbourne in 1886, aged twenty-five. His early days in Melbourne were spent setting up gas plants and bringing gas-light to the cities and towns. As his business stature increased, he entered State Parliament and became a minister. The crest Swinburne was established as the Eastern Suburbs Technical College by George Swinburne and the first students were enrolled in 1909, when classes began in carpentry, plumbing and blacksmithing. In 1913 the institution changed its name to Swinburne Technical College, to commemorate the Honourable George Swinburne. Soon afterwards, a boys’ junior technical school and the first girls’ technical school were established. Following an extensive reorganisation of advanced education in Victoria in the late 1970s, Swinburne was given the power to grant bachelor degrees. The first of these was awarded at a conferring ceremony held on 21 May 1981 at the Camberwell Civic Centre. In 1992, Swinburne achieved university status with the passage by the Parliament of Victoria of the Swinburne University of Technology Act. This marked not only Swinburne’s distinguished history as a provider of further education, but the beginning of a new period of growth and innovation for Swinburne. In recent years, Swinburne has progressed to become one of the world’s leading research-intensive teaching universities and a leader in online education, expanding the educational opportunities available to a new generation of learners. Swinburne’s emphasis is on high-quality, engaged teaching and research in science, technology and innovation – teaching and research that makes a difference in the lives of individuals and contributes to national economic and social objectives. Swinburne holds a unique place among educational institutions in Australia in the link that persists between it and the founder and his family. The conferring of a modification of the family’s coat of arms preserves and strengthens that link. 4 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 The basic colours of red and white, and the cinquefoils charged on the shield, commemorate the arms of the Swinburne family. The demi-Boar and the cinquefoil perpetuate the Swinburne connection; the book is symbolic of learning. The motto The College of Arms’ translation of the motto is: Achievement through learning. The flag The basic colours of red and white with cinquefoils. The mace and the chair In universities, a mace is used as a symbol of institutional authority and it is carried in procession before the Chancellor as a symbolic weapon of protection. The ceremonial items of the office of the Chancellor of Swinburne University were designed by Emeritus Professor Helmut Lueckenhausen, former Pro Vice-Chancellor, Internationalisation. Fabricated from Queensland silky oak, sterling silver and gold, the mace has eight facets resolving as an open silver finial and crown which contains a carving of the rampant boar from the Swinburne coat of arms. The chair also has eight divisions on the seat and back with an engraved silver boar and the Southern Cross on the upper back. Artists and craftspeople involved in the project with the designer were Ian Higgs, cabinet maker, Geoffrey Dunne, Swinburne design graduate, Sue Wraight, netsuke carver and Hendrik Forster and Marion Marshall, silversmiths. Civic contributions made towards the purchase of these items included the former City of Prahran for the University for the Mace, the former City of Hawthorn for the Chancellor’s Chair and the former Shire of Lillydale for the Chancellor’s Gown. Academic regalia The academic dress worn at Swinburne today is a modification of everyday dress worn by scholars and teachers in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It consists of a gown and a scarf-like stole or hood, which is a remnant of the cowl that was once worn to cover the head and shoulders to keep off the rain and snow. Trencher caps or bonnets are worn as indicated below, with the tassel down over the left eye and in a vertical position. The style of academic dress adopted by Swinburne University of Technology is based on that of the University of Oxford. Honorary doctorate A cardinal red gown with silver grey front and sleeve facings. The hood is cardinal red, fully lined in silver grey and is worn with grey showing on both shoulders. A tudor bonnet with a silver cord and tassel is worn. Honorary master degree A cardinal red gown with silver-grey front facings. The hood is cardinal red, fully lined in silver grey and is worn with silver grey showing on both shoulders. A black trencher with a silver cord and tassel is worn. Doctor of philosophy A black gown faced with chilli red and silver grey. The hood is chilli red, fully lined in silver grey and is worn with silver grey showing on both shoulders. A tudor bonnet with a scarlet cord and tassel is worn. Professional doctorate A black gown faced with chilli red and the discipline colour. The hood is chilli red, fully lined in the discipline colour, and is worn with the discipline colour showing on both shoulders. A tudor bonnet with a scarlet cord and tassel is worn. Double master honours degree Bachelor degree A black master gown, hood and trencher. The hood is black, fully lined with the colours of both disciplines, and laced with a silver braid. It is worn with the colours showing on both shoulders. A black gown, hood and trencher. The hood is black, half lined with the discipline colour, and is worn with the colour showing on the left-hand side. Double master degree A black master gown, hood and trencher. The hood is black, and fully lined with the colours of both disciplines. It is worn with the colours showing on both shoulders. Master honours degree A black master gown, hood and trencher. The hood is black, fully lined with the discipline colour, and laced with a silver braid. It is worn with the colours showing on both shoulders. Master degree A black master gown, hood and trencher. The hood is black, fully lined with the discipline colour, and is worn with the colour showing on both shoulders. Graduate diploma A black gown, stole and trencher. The stole is black, lined with the discipline colour, and is worn with the colour showing on both sides. Graduate certificate A black gown, stole and trencher. The stole is black, lined with the discipline colour, and is worn with the colour showing on the left hand side. Honours degree A black gown, hood and trencher. The hood is black, half lined with the discipline colour and laced with a silver braid, and is worn with the colour showing on the left-hand side. Double degree Dual award A black gown, hood and trencher. The hood is black, half lined with the colour of the Higher Education discipline and the reverse (black) edge of the right-hand side trimmed with the colour of the Vocational Education discipline. The hood is worn with the Higher Education colour showing on the left-hand side and the Vocational Education trim on the right-hand side. Associate degree A black gown, stole and trencher. The stole is black, lined with the discipline colour, and is worn with the colour showing on the left-hand side. Advanced diploma, associate diploma and diploma A black gown and stole. The stole is black, lined with the discipline colour, the right-hand edge being trimmed with white cloth, and is worn with the colour and white trim showing on the right-hand side. Advanced certificate, certificate IV, certificate III and apprenticeship A black gown is worn. Indigenous stoles A stole in the colours of the Aboriginal Australian flag can be worn by indigenous graduands and staff at graduation ceremonies. The stole is worn under any academic colours, or where there are no academic colours (i.e. certificate and apprenticeship recipients) the stole is worn under the gown. A black gown, hood and trencher. The hood is black, half lined with the colours of both disciplines, and is worn with the colours showing on the left-hand side. Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 5 Ceremonial regalia Chancellor Members of council A black gown of English Queen’s Counsel style, with ten gold bands on the sleeves and scarlet satin trimmings on the front, collar and bottom edge of the gown. A black velvet trencher with gold trim on the base and a gold braid and tassel is worn. Council members wear a university stole featuring the Swinburne Coat of Arms with the academic dress for their qualifications. The stole is cherry red with an embroidered crest at the base of each side of the stole, and is worn with the colour and crest showing on both sides. Deputy Chancellor A black gown, similar in style and colour to the Chancellor’s, with five gold bands on the sleeves. A black velvet trencher with a gold cord and tassel is worn. Academic and administration staff Academic dress for their qualifications, or the Swinburne equivalent. Vice-Chancellor Principal officers of the university Chancellor Mr Graham Goldsmith, BBus(Acc)(SUT), FCPA, FAICD, FFin Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Linda Kristjanson, BN, MN(Research)(Manitoba), PhD(Arizona), GAICD Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost Professor Jenelle Kyd, BSc(Hons)(UNSW), DipEd, PhD(Newcastle) A black gown of English Queen’s Counsel style, with ten silver bands on the sleeves and scarlet satin trimmings on the front, collar and bottom edge of the gown. A black velvet trencher with silver trim on the base and a silver cord and tassel is worn. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) Professor Aleksandar Subic, BEng(Hons), MEngSci, PhD, FIEAust, FSAE, FIEF, CMech Deputy Vice-Chancellor and CEO Swinburne Sarawak Professor Janet Gregory, MA(Melb), MSW(LaTrobe), PdD(Swin) Academic regalia discipline colours DISCIPLINE COLOUR Vice-President (International and Students) Agriculture and Horticulture Brunswick Green Applied Science Brick Red Arts Social Science Cranberry Business Buff Mr Andrew C Smith, DipEd(Melb), BBus(RMIT), BAppSc(Phillip) Business Administration Buff/Malachite Green Vice-President (Corporate Services) Circus Arts New Sapphire Dr Andrew J Smith, BSc(Hons), PhD(Melb) Design Marina Green Education Cream Vice-President (Strategy and Business Innovation) Engineering Saxe Blue Entrepreneurship and Innovation Sky Blue Health Science Cerise Information Technology Tangerine Multimedia Citrus Sustainability Heliotrope Technology Royal Blue Doctor of Philosophy Chili Red/Silver Grey 6 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Mr Jeffrey Smart, BA(Hons)(Melb), MA(Mon) Vice-President (Engagement) Mr Stephen Beall CFO and Vice-President (Finance and Business Analytics) Mr Andrew Field, BBus(Acc)/BBus(Comp) (RMIT), FCPA Head Corporate and Government Affairs Mr Andrew Dempster, BSc(Hons), LLB(Hons), GradDip LegalPrac(ANU), MMgt(Macquarie) University Council Academic leadership Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Quality) Mr Graham Goldsmith, BBus(Acc)(SUT), FCPA, FAICD, FFin Executive Dean Faculty of Business and Law Professor Michael Gilding, BA(Hons)(ANU), PhD(Mac) Deputy Chancellor Professor Chris Pilgrim, BScEd(MCAE), GDipAppSci(CompSci), MAppSci(InfoTech), PhD(SUT), GAICD, FACS Acting Executive Dean Faculty of Health, Arts and Design Mr Anthony Mackay AM, BEc, BEd(Mon), MA(EcEd)(Lon), FACEL, FACE, FIPAAV Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Programs) Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Duncan Bentley, BA/LLB(Cape Town), LLM(London), LLM (Corp&Comm), PhD(Bond) Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, BA(Hons), MA, PhD(Melb) Professor Linda Kristjanson, BN, MN(Research)(Manitoba), PhD(Arizona), GAICD Chair of the Academic Senate Professor Chris Pilgrim, BScEd(MCAE), GDipAppSci(CompSci), MAppSci(InfTech), PhD(SUT), GAICD, FACS Councillor Mr Andrew Dix, BCom(Melb), FCA, CMIIA, GAICD Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning Transformations) Professor Mike Keppell, BHMS(Ed), BEd (PG)(Qld), MEd, PhD(Calgary) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Advancement) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Future Manufacturing) Ms Geraldine Farrell, BSc, LLB, LLM(IP)(Mon), GAICD Professor Geoffrey Brooks, BEng(RMIT), BA(SUT), PhD(Melb) Councillor Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Development, Innovation and Commercialisation) Councillor Ms Vi Petersen, BCom(Econ)(Melb), GradDip CorpFin(SUT) Councillor Ms Renée Roberts, BA(Swin), MAppFin(Macq), FINSIA, GAICD Councillor Mr Alan Schwartz, AM BEc LLB(Hons)(Mon) Councillor Mr David Singleton, BSc(Hons)(Nottingham), MEngSc(Melb), FAICD, FIEAust, FICE, MPIA, FATSE Professor John Wilson, BE(Hons)(Mon), MSc(California), PhD(Melb) Executive Director Pathways and Vocational Education David Coltman, BA(Otago), MEd (AdultEd) (Massey), M(PubAdmin)(VU Wellington) Professor Glen Bates, BCom, BA(Hons), MA(ClinicalPsych), PhD Councillor Ms Kirsten Mander, LLM(Melb), FAICD, FGIA, FRMIA Executive Dean Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology Professor Matthew Cuthbertson, PhDChem, MIntPropLaw, FTSE, FRACI, FAICD, FAIM Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research and Research Training) Professor Bernadine Van Gramberg, MSc, BSc(Hons), GDip Disp Res & Jud Admin, GDip Ind Rel(Melb), LLB, GDip Ed &Teaching(VU), PhD(VU) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Policy and Impact) Professor Beth Webster, BEc(Hons), Mecon, PhD Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 7 Information for guests Welcome to Swinburne University of Technology. The following information is provided to help ensure the comfort, safety and enjoyment of all guests during the graduation ceremony. Please take a moment to read it prior to the ceremony. 8 • All guests should be seated 15 minutes prior to the ceremony starting time. The ceremony will run for approximately 90 minutes. • Ushers will show you to the guest seating area and can provide you with information, assistance and advice. • Guests are asked to remain in their seats for the entire ceremony. When the academic procession enters the venue, guests and graduates are asked to stand and remain standing until after the singing of the National Anthem. • Our graduation custom is that each graduate is applauded as their name is announced. We encourage all guests and graduates to join us in following this tradition. • Please note that the ceremony will be photographed and videotaped. • Please ensure all mobile phones are turned off during the ceremony. • In the event an emergency evacuation is announced, please follow instructions and exit the venue promptly under the directions provided. Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 9 Wednesday 16 March 2016 10.30am 10 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Wednesday 16 March, 10.30am Participating officers Master of Ceremonies Order of proceedings Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Quality) and Chair of Academic Senate The Academic Procession Mr Graham Goldsmith, BBus(Acc)(SUT), FCPA, FAICD, FFin Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Linda Kristjanson, BN, MN(Research)(Manitoba), PhD(Arizona), GAICD Professor Chris Pilgrim, BScEd(MCAE), GDipAppSci(CompSci), MAppSci(InfoTech), PhD(SUT), GAICD, FACS Mace Bearer Manager, Student Financials Executive Director, PAVE Mr Cordell McGuire, BDes(IndDes)(RMIT) Mr David Coltman, BA(Otago), MEd(AdultEd) (Massey), M(PublicAdmin)(VUWellington) Music Executive Dean, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology Music provided by David Connolly (Piper) and Western Creation (Didgeridoo) Music Processional The audience is requested to stand as the procession enters the auditorium. The National Anthem The audience will sing the Australian National Anthem. The words are printed inside the back cover. The audience will sit when the Presiding Officer is seated. The Opening Professor John Wilson, BE(Hons)(Mon), MSc(California), PhD(Melb) The Chancellor of Swinburne University of Technology, Mr Graham Goldsmith, will open the proceedings. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) The Presentation of Awards Professor Aleksandar Subic, BEng(Hons), MEngSci, PhD, FIEAust, FSAE, FIEF, CMech The Chancellor, Mr Graham Goldsmith, will present the awards. The Student Response Mr Shoupeng Zhou will deliver the student response. The Charge to Graduates The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Linda Kristjanson, will deliver the charge to the graduates. The Closure Master of Ceremonies will close the proceedings. The audience is requested to remain standing as the procession, joined by the new graduates, leaves the auditorium. The audience will leave the auditorium via the exit doors. Music Recessional Refreshments will be served. Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 11 Wednesday 16 March, 10.30am Award recipients Department of Trades and Engineering Technology Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology Department of Foundation and Pathways Graduates for awards will be presented by the Executive Dean, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Professor John Wilson. Graduates for awards in the Department of Trades and Engineering Technology and the Department of Foundation and Pathways will be presented by the Executive Director Pathways and Vocational Education, Mr David Coltman. Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) Jiahao Gao Fatemah A A A Hasan Ali Reza Kareem Brayden James McDonald Khalid Mian Chamaka Prahasana Nethrasingha Nanayakkara Warushahennedige Arun Shakya Soysa Quang Minh Vu Wen Xia Diploma of Horticulture Benjamin Robert Newell Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) Mitchell James Doran Duong Nhu Rogelio Carreon Cameron Elvey Shafiqa Mosawi Nan Jiang Chen Kelvin Ho-Wing Kwan Peter Thomas Lacki Tao Lu Graeme John McMinn Ngoc Hoang Thien Pham Alex Philalay Zhentao Ruan Jason Villasin Nicholas Anthony Viney Shoupeng Zhou Bachelor of Applied Information and Communication Technology Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)/ Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business Harmanpreet Kaur with first class honours Daniel Francis Alexander Jack Philip Carson Andrew De Silva Joseph Oliver Ford Scott Peter Hilliard Aaron Matthew Jones Jack Patrick Massey James Luke McKimmie Cameron David Nayar Jay Paulus Schliker Uyen Tran Associate Degree in Engineering Bachelor of Aviation Valentin Aoudai Callum Ross Burton Sebastian Alejandro Mendez Kane Dylan Potter Lachlan Edward Scrase Evelyn Beena Vijayarathna Bachelor of Aviation (Management) Nicholas Jacob Easton Yi-Ling Ting Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) Manhar Preet Kaur Chahal Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) Peter Chew Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)/ Bachelor of Commerce Atef Ayad Brendan Alexander Culvenor Flavio Ezequiel Fadini Luke Anthony Jones David Nguyen Dejan Petrovic with third class honours Olivia Sara Branidis with lower second class honours Diploma of Sustainable Landscape Design Bachelor of Aviation (Management)/Bachelor of Commerce James Boazman John Anderson Andre Michael Bennett with first class honours Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) Bachelor of Aviation/ Bachelor of Business Natalie Emma Tesoriero Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology Noorhazmi Jasman Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology Andrew Quoc An Tran Phillip Do Bachelor of Aviation/ Bachelor of Commerce Russryn Chunsirikanharuchtra James Hawking Thomas Hedges Clare Therese Kelly Nicholas Niels Nielsen Cruz Vida Nicholas John Watts Russell Colin Foster Rhys Byron Illing Glowaski Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) Abdulaziz Ali I Albarr Robin Joseph Koshy Mohmmed Abdullah S Osman Wang Mingkai Christopher Lolicato Cameron Kieran Tobin with third class honours Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) Buddhika Ishan Dharmaratne Vinh Khang Diep Michael James Dyer Nima Javid Song Ye Licheng Zhang with lower second class honours Nicolas John Fyfield with upper second class honours Kyle Alan Crawford 12 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Tsz Chun Wong Michael Phillip James Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business Grant Jerico Gemmill Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Ivan Curin Zida Ma Jordan Peter Marshall Buddhika Nuwan Iresh Randunu Pathirannehelage James Lachlan Short Sang Thien Mai Anthony Talarico Tanbeer Kaur with third class honours Truong Hanh Bui Sertac Yalcin Kaya Brenton Koppel Leng Khe Wei Stefan Carl Scorse Jeremy Qing Wen Soo Haixiao Hu Wenlong Li Kai Lu Yazid Mohd Nordin Lancelot Jude Pinto Adam Azy Sir Yanhao Sun Thi Thanh Tam Tran Weerabaddana Arachch Ravindu Yasod Ubeysinghe Michael Weaver Ross William Owen Nathan James Sammons with lower second class honours Sanchal Chandralal Wijeratna R W Mudiyanselage Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)/ Bachelor of Commerce with lower second class honours Callan Morey with upper second class honours Michael Laurens Lucas Siddharth Devang Sheth Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) Cain Robert Hillier Michael Nasr Kaoud Jia Jun Qin Sukhwinder Singh Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business Gurwinder Singh Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) (Honours) Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business William Barry McGenniss Catchlove Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) (Honours)/Bachelor of Computer Science Justin Emmanuel Caruana Cameron Tariq Cross Abbas Hussaini John Abiodun Jolayemi Angela Lau Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Product Design Engineering) with third class honours Justin Jinhao Yip with lower second class honours Bachelor of Engineering (Product Design) (Honours) Christopher James Coller Nathanael Andrew Hunt Kenneth Andrew Reidy Davis Tolley Matthew Gerald Bouwmeester Holly Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering) (Honours) Nguyen Nhat Dan Tran Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Games Development) Zhijiong Ni Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security) Paul Tyler Bachelor of Science Max Alexander Argyle Luke Euvrard James Edward Lawrie Edward Sejersen Lomdahl Sara Shehata Mark Alexander Swan Joyce Zupanek Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/ Bachelor of Commerce Brendan Lindsay Harney Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry and Chemistry) Nyatut Mai Nguoth Bachelor of Science (Biosciences) Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Rodney David Pilgrim Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sean Ian Mitchell with upper second class honours Stephanie Florence Bevacqua Teagan Christine Stotz Jason Valentino Wandiyanto with first class honours Campbell William Biggs Adelaide Louisa Burt Bachelor of Science (Medical Biophysics) Kate Ravanta Fitton Bachelor of Science (Professional Software Development) Julien Antony Bingham Hugh Riley Archibald Joshua Timothy Asbury Stephanie Louise Baker Nhuan Vu Nguyen Thomas Stiegler Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) Alistair Hsien-Loong Kong Ian Andrew Wittman Graduate Certificate in Construction Management Brett Mark Hamer Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management) Joseph Thomas Glasson Jacqui Larissa Kleiner Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 13 Wednesday 16 March, 10.30am Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) Valentin Aoudai Callum Ross Burton Russryn Chunsirikanharuchtra Clare Therese Kelly James Hawking Thomas Andrew Hedges Nicholas Niels Nielsen Kane Dylan Potter Lachlan Edward Scrase Cruz Vida Nicholas John Watts Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors) Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) Timothy Robert Cuttiford Syed Kamran Akhter Ram Kumar Bhandari Saumil Gupta Syed Waqas Imam Umer Jamal Abhishek Kapila Navmehak Khaira Sai Nishanth Kuraparthi Parag Hilal Mahajan Muhammad Ali Mansoor Sudhan Nachiappan Sailesh Neupane Sai Kham Pan Abhishek Prasad Gopalakrishna Satvir Singh Satvir Singh Mahesh Shrestha Gagandeep Singh Shaheen Singh Bhupinder Singh Prakash Thapa Harun Krishnan Thumanivannan Tharindu Dharshana Perera Wagawaththage Master of Engineering (Civil) Sharanjar Kuganathan Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) Shaveen Munasinghe Master of Engineering Science (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) Richard Morris Levy Haider Ali Gokulanand Jeyabalan Aviral Kapoor Indrajeet Deepak Katti Argenis Alejandro Steling Contreras Graduate Diploma of Science (Biotechnology) Master of Engineering Science (Civil) Harmanpreet Kaur Sandra de-Anne Barbara Hubbard Manpuneet Kaur Kaur Rochelle Prazeres Xaveir Pereira Dia Abdul-Amir Mohammed Al-Saudi Huang Jianhui Kanagasabai Kirushanthan Susan Simmons Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) Master of Aviation (Human Factors) Edward Peter Ayre Master of Aviation (Management) Elvin Vimal Rai Master of Construction Management Vithun Kulanthaivelu Scott Andrew Robinson Aneurin James Patrick Townsend Master of Engineering Science (Electrical and Electronic) Samuel Dhanasingh John Ebenezer Master of Information Technology Hernandez Mejia Camilo Andres Yana Smirnova Grant Duncan Williams Sze Yick Master of Science (Astronomy) John Alexander Clarkson Kimberley James Cook John Kenneth Drummond Anthony John Gregory Stephen Keith Harper Andras Sandor Hidas Eris John O’Mara Stephen Peter Renneberg Saeed Salimpour Sherie Taylor Sunderland Anthony John Tanner 14 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Master of Science (Biotechnology) Vanessa Carolina Segovia Guanipa Floyd Lising Phannatorn Wattanaanggul Master of Science (Biotechnology)/ Master of Science in Leadership Krystina Marie Freeman Menon Shruti Kesavadas Master of Science (Network Systems) Gaurav Chopade Uthami Luditha Nancy Joseph Kamalesh Kaliappan Shelton Jude Lauxley Nigli Ruben Francisco Quintero Espinel Thevabalan Santhiramouleesan Prasanna Sundar Tom Thomas Thadethrail Master of Technology (Information Technology) Agnes Bozydara Carroll Castro Julian Nguyen Trung Hieu Swinburne Research Alaa Mosa Jawad Al Mosawe Swinburne has consistently pursued a policy of ensuring quality and critical mass by investing resources in areas of research concentration. Swinburne actively encourages and values its international and industry connections which enrich and enhance the research efforts and careers of our academic staff and students alike. The graduates listed below have each made a valuable contribution to Swinburne and their respective fields of research. Graduates for awards from Swinburne Research will be presented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development), Professor Aleksandar Subic. Thesis title: Investigation of the performance of cracked steel members strengthened with carbon fibre reinforced polymers under impact loads Many steel structures such as bridges, off shore platforms and buildings may become deficient and deteriorated because of ageing, changes in use or increasing daily traffic which exceeds the design capacity. Carbon fibre reinforced polymers “CFRPs” are widely used in structural rehabilitation. The impact loads on the deteriorated structures are common. Earthquakes, blasts, waves, car accidents on bridges and mass falls on structures are the sources of impact load. Dr Al Mosawe’s research presents the performance of CFRP laminate strengthening cracked steel members under quasi-static and impact loadings. Reza Emdad Master of Engineering (Research) Thesis title: Fatigue performance of steel structures retrofitted with CFRP composites Antionette Goh Wei Ting Thesis title: Discrete pascal transform-based authentication schemes for DICOM images Doctor of Philosophy Martina Abrigo Thesis title: Development of electrospun dressings for infected wounds Chronic wounds show incomplete healing processes and expose patients to high risk of infection. These wounds are painful, debilitating and are estimated to affect almost 500,000 Australians. One major challenge associated to chronic wound management consists in limiting the bacterial load in the wound bed. A fibrous mesh capable of actively cleaning the wound from bacteria was designed by tuning fibre size and surface chemistry. Bacteria are attracted from the wound bed towards the fibres and they remain trapped within the fibrous network. The antibacterial action of a chemical coating deposed onto the fibres ensures that trapped bacteria are progressively killed. Dr Emdad’s research focused on strengthening fatigue-prone steel structural members by using carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) patches. Extensive experimental and numerical simulations were carried out to investigate the effectiveness of CFRP in restoring and enhancing the fatigue life of damaged members. The effect applying prestressed patches to members was also investigated and the results showed significant improvement in performance. The work involved the development of an innovative and practical device to prestress patches and applying them to real structures. Dr Emdad has won the Griffith Hack IP award at the Swinburne Innovation Cup for this development. The research outcome can be applied in the repair and retrofit of steel structures such as bridges, buildings offshore platforms and mining booms that are prone to fatigue fracture. Wellage Prageeth Harsha Gunarathna Thesis title: Performance measures for sustainable road transport asset management practice Dr Gunarathna developed novel methods for assessing sustainability performance of road transport asset management practice. This research focus is to integrate sustainability principles into road asset management system and develop suitable measures for assessing performance towards six dimensions of sustainability. These dimensions include environmental, economic, corporate, technical, financial and social sustainability. Both qualitative and quantitative measures have been used for developing sustainability assessment methods. The main outcome is an Excel-based tool for use by road agencies in assessing their performances with regards to the adoption of sustainable practices and processes. Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 15 Wednesday 16 March, 10.30am Alireza Lajevardipour Shibli Saleheen Thesis title: Study of dynamics in biological cells via advanced microscopy techniques Thesis title: User interest-based filtering and clustering for web information visualization Dr Lajevardipour combined advanced optical microscopy with computational modelling. In this way, he developed three novel microscopy techniques for measuring the dynamics and interactions of molecules inside biological cells. Addressed microscopy methods shed light on the living cells to gain better understanding of the way that those building blocks of life operate. A clear understanding of the functioning of cellular system is a crucial part to find an ultimate treatment of many human diseases. Dr Lajevardipour’s work has direct applications in bio-photonics research field and promising applications in medical diagnosis and health care. The World Wide Web has become the major source of information in the modern world. Users access information via browsers and search engines. Alternatively, they can view web pages as graphs which benefit end-users by enabling them to find related information and its inherent relationships quickly and effectively. Existing web-graphs are sometimes ineffective because the interests of the end-users, especially those who have different information needs are not sufficiently considered. To address this, Dr Saleheen’s thesis presented an architecture of user interest-based web-graph generation which models user interests and incorporates them in information filtering, graph generation and clustering to produce personalized web-graphs. Adrian Malec Thesis title: Quasar absorption-line measurements of the cosmological variability of fundamental constants Rohan Mahendra Shah A fundamental physical constant is a measure and a property of the universe, believed to be unchanging in space and time. It is important to test this supposed universal constancy, as deeper understanding may likely lead to discovery of new laws of physics. In Dr Malec’s thesis, light emitted from powerful phenomena called quasars is collected using the world’s largest optical telescopes. This light intercepts matter billions of years ago, allowing the values of two different fundamental constants to be traced over vast regions of space and time. Careful analyses using novel methods suggest no anomalous variation given currently available precision. Dr Shah’s thesis focussed on the development of a novel microwave-assisted procedure to prepare lipid-based colloidal drug carriers called solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs). SLNs are an attractive alternative to traditional drug carriers due to the use of biocompatible lipid materials, their solid nature, nanometre size and drug release properties. An array of drugs was encapsulated using this innovative technique and their characterization, cellular uptake, drug release behaviour and stability were investigated. Upon development this method would facilitate fabrication of SLNs for use as potential drug carriers. Afshin Mohammadhosseini Baraneedaran Sriskantharajah Thesis title: Properties and performance of titanium alloy processed by electron beam melting additive manufacturing Thesis title: Timber pole integrity testing Dr Mohammadhosseini’s thesis focused on mechanical properties investigation and microstructure characterisation of titanium alloy parts manufactured by Electron Beam Melting 3D printing technology. A comprehensive study was carried out to fully comprehend the potential of this 3D metal printing technology for applications of customised titanium parts subjected to different operating conditions. Hot Isostatic Pressing technique was used to improve the mechanical properties of final titanium parts. The outcomes of this research are expected to benefit biomedical and aerospace industry to provide comprehensive information for quality production of patient-specific biomedical implants or aerospace parts made of titanium. The research has the potential to promote wider applications of metallic 3D technologies like EBM in the multi-billion dollar biomedical and aerospace industries. Thesis title: Microwave-assisted production of solid lipid nanoparticles An estimated six million timber utility poles represent a significant component of Australia’s infrastructure with more than $12 billion estimated value. As timber poles deteriorate over time to varying levels, power distribution companies in Australia and overseas carry out routine inspections on such poles to assess their structural integrity. The common techniques used in Australia are visual inspection, sounding with a hammer and drilling which provide very subjective and inaccurate results. Dr Sriskantharajah’s research focused on stress wave propagation as a non-destructive testing technology to examine pole defects and health. The outcome is very promising and currently the technology is trialled among several assets owners in Australia and New Zealand. 16 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Alexander Christopher Thompson Thesis title: Investigation of infrared neural stimulation in the cochlea The cochlear implant is a successful bionic device, restoring hearing to hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide. Despite its success, present devices are limited by the electrical interface with neurons. Dr Thompson’s thesis studied the ability of infrared light to stimulate the nerves of the cochlea. Experimental work was unable to replicate previously published results and suggests that those reports may be an acoustic artefact. However, modelling of light transport in tissue confirmed the ability of light to improve spatial localisation of stimulation, showing the potential of other optical stimulation techniques. Priyamvada Venugopalan Thesis title: Near-field study of surface plasmonic lenses for nanofocusing applications Optical imaging has been utilised as a unique method for investigating specific properties of materials. However, the optical resolution is limited by the Rayleigh diffraction limit. Dr Venugopalan’s thesis used the unique properties of surface plasmons lending them to the design of a circularly symmetric three dimensional nanoscopic structure. This structure can focus the energy of a plasmon to a very small volume, much beyond the diffraction limit. The thesis presents a circular ring plasmonic lens which can focus two wavelengths of light to the same focal plane, opening up applications in super-resolution imaging and optical-data storage. Mohd Azman Yahaya Thesis title: Dynamic response of aluminium honeycomb sandwich panels upon impact of foam projectile Limited knowledge about foam projectile impact in 2001 has caused seven astronauts to lose their lives in the Columbia Space Shuttle accident. Since then, a novel area of study related to foam projectile threats towards structures emerged. Dr Yahaya’s research includes insight into deformation of structures upon impact of foam projectile, relationship between the foam projectile and the target and crucial design consideration to withstand impact of foam projectile. Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 17 Wednesday 16 March 2016 2.00pm 18 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Wednesday 16 March 2016, 2.00pm Participating officers Master of Ceremonies Order of proceedings Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Advancement The Academic Procession Mr Graham Goldsmith, BBus(Acc)(SUT), FCPA, FAICD, FFin Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Linda Kristjanson, BN, MN(Research)(Manitoba), PhD(Arizona), GAICD Executive Director, PAVE Mr David Coltman, BA(Otago), MEd(AdultEd) (Massey), M(PublicAdmin)(VUWellington) Executive Dean, Faculty of Business and Enterprise Professor Michael Gilding, BA(Hons)(ANU), PhD(Mac) Professor Glen Bates, BCom, BA(Hons), MA(ClinicalPsych), PhD Mace Bearer Manager, Student Financials Mr Cordell McGuire, BDes(IndDes)(RMIT) Music Music provided by David Connolly (Piper) and Western Creation (Didgeridoo) Music Processional The audience is requested to stand as the procession enters the auditorium. The National Anthem The audience will sing the Australian National Anthem. The words are printed inside the back cover. The audience will sit when the Presiding Officer is seated. The Opening The Chancellor, Mr Graham Goldsmith, will open the proceedings. The Presentation of Awards The Chancellor, Mr Graham Goldsmith, will present the awards. The Student Response Ms Crystal Berwick will deliver the student response. The Charge to Graduates The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Linda Kristjanson, will deliver the charge to the graduates. The Closure Master of Ceremonies will close the proceedings. The audience is requested to remain standing as the procession, joined by the new graduates, leaves the auditorium. The audience will leave the auditorium via the exit doors. Music Recessional Refreshments will be served. Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 19 Wednesday 16 March 2016, 2.00pm Award recipients Department of Business and Finance Diploma of Digital Media Technologies Diploma of Project Management Department of Foundation and Pathways My tra Phan Corney Gibson Diploma of Human Resources Management Diploma of Tourism Graduates for awards in the Department of Business and Finance and the Department of Foundation and Pathways will be presented by the Executive Director Pathways and Vocational Education, Mr David Coltman. Amila Dharshani Dharmasena Candice Harvey Certificate IV in Marketing Sarah Jane Singh Diploma of Business Elizabeth Tirekidis Diploma of Business (UniLink) Lachlan William Beazleigh Shubham Bhardwaj William Wijaya Bong Matthew Pierre Clark Jordan Romero Fakhoury Minh Khanh Ho Vinu Rasanga Kumarage Meng Hour Leang Peiling Liang Ashan Amila Angammana Mabarana Vikum Udara Samaranayake Mapa Mudiyanselage Nicholas John McKinnon Van Kien Nguyen Ngoc Hien Pham Hoang Truc Phuong Phan Zhen Qin Hasini Deshika Rajapakse Muhammed Amar Riyaz Dinith Thivanka Samaraweera Supun Sanjana Sugathadasa Mohammed Zeeshan Ali Syed Thi Thu Ha Tran Nicholas James John Van Eyk Matthew James Wall Faye Hinchliffe Diploma of Work Health and Safety Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink) David Barry Fuller Tony Anderson Oscar William Jose Manh Cuong Le Gurwin Singh Manmeet Singh Mobin Ali Momin Minh Thien Nguyen Tan Phuc Nguyen Bao Quoc Nguyen Liam Patrick Sierakowski Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice Diploma of Information Technology Networking Ashley Adam Garam Sabruddin Mawloud Diploma of Justice Abdul Hussain Qasimi Diploma of Library and Information Services Charlotte Grace Allison Bridget Caroline David Rebecca Maria Howard Rochelle Louise Keogh Michelle Le Sarah Louise Sutcliffe Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Wayne Lakshman Cruse Andrew Di Luciano Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching Richard Charles Everett Melissa Jane-Katherine Lowe Angela Judith McWiggan Kirsten Heidrun Berry Simon David Mercer Vanessa Gia My Phan Diploma of Management Awais Asghar Chaudry Sally Jayne Young 20 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Faculty of Business and Law Graduates for awards in the Faculty of Business and Law and Swinburne Online will be presented by the Executive Dean, Professor Michael Gilding. Associate Degree of Business Administration Sophie Chung Fook Lun Bachelor of Business Richard James Arnott Stephen James Barrett Cameron David Barr-Kemp Cameron Robert James Brodie Stuart Cassidy Rebecca Cochrane Louis Colella Elisse Cuthbert Rand Faiq Kristy Elizabeth Farrell Thais Jessica Hains Sophia Hangyu Jo Anne Hawksley Arna Hickey Debbie Lorraine Kropp Deborah Krupp Rebecca Leigh Kuszelewski Sarah Kutrolli Delwin Lim Matthew David Lovell Joshua Ursus Manzanera David John McBride Jason John McGrath Graham McNicol Angela Louise Menassa Vicki Lee Morgan Jarrod David Orchard Ayline Oshana Steven Palamaras Pratik Patil Peter Powell Stephanie Pringle Samim Qalandari Charlie Alexander Raines Arielle Joy Ridley Lucy Anne Rogers Andrew Gregory Romeo Farrah Allice Ryan Heba Shmait Vanessa Stephen Panagiotis Vassiliou Patricia Helen Wilson Kate Elizabeth Woodlock Bachelor of Business (Honours) Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management) Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Social Science Nikolai Samuel Alexander Handsjuk Jennifer Maree Pryor Kuang Sheng Steven Andrew Azagra Laura Ellen Caligari Stephen Garry Clemence Olivia Gangemi Milijana Gligorevic Dilek Gulser Chi Meng Lim Anastasia Papalaskaris Jeremy Braybon Smith Ilanit Yvonne Erulkar Chamila Bandara Mudiyanselage Bethany Claire Varkevisser Priscilla Mary-Clare Glewis Rebecca Alyce Reeder Bachelor of Business Administration George Katopodis Johnathan Krikas Giacomo Tadiotto Bachelor of Business (Accounting) Divya Bisht Nilu Carey Ye Lee Chong Galhena Appuhamilage de Alwis Rebecca Marion Duncan Catherine Ann Floros Hugo Jose Freitas Sa Anandaraj Ganeshamoorthy Vanda Gorges Casey Maree Jones Manpreet Kaur Meishin Lau Phuc Hoang Thi Le Phan Tuong Vi Nguyen Chamika Dilhan Silva Panadura Lokuge Priyeskaran Pathmanathan Alexander Richard Joanne Hema Sree Kumar Ashley Ross Williams Kelly Danielle Hartig Bachelor of Business (Business Administration) Max Penno Bachelor of Business (Commercial Law) Bachelor of Business (International Business) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Bui Dung Tien Antonesca Rose Castignani Cheng Yang Danniella Dang Lauren Irene Grace Honig Kristina Katsoutas Lee Tiklik Ngoc Thien Kim Nguyen Leonie Maree North Catherine Vicki Sellers Sarah Catherine Springer Christopher James Ventura Catherine Louise Bloxsom Steven Cutajar Laura Doan Georgina Nicole Kritsilidis Jasmine Demitria Ploutos Catherine A W Powers Bachelor of Business (Finance) Yi Han Tay Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) Thomas Mathew Bartha Danni Chubb William Stuart Gillespie Tuleen Habach Samantha Manton Michelle Louise Martin Edward Muir Yolanda Nelson Olivia Henty Oswin Glen Phillip Owen Glen Rawlings Maria Stathis Paris Michael Tsounias Sam Twohig Ling Jin Chan Van Sen Chue Kee Cheung Mark Stan Czapla Roscoe Allan Demarte Dylan Jones Danh Pham Alex Howard Reddie Reuben Michael Sequeira Sivly Tang Michael Tran Jingwen Zhang Alexander David Chaplin Nedeljko Kurilic Ashan Perera Bachelor of Business (eCommerce) George Terrence Delis Bachelor of Business (Management) Bachelor of Business (Management) Bachelor of Business (Public Relations) Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) Stephanie Louise Di Conza Kirstie Linda Farnham Gabrielle Grech Sarah Marie Kovacs Rachael Mollica Nur Ariffah Binti Udin Abdulla Abdullatif A Abdulaziz Lynette Ann Moloney Allison Robert William Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) Sarah Prescott Alan Mark Shortall Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Sultan Mohammed D Alkhamaly Lin Da Dao Ben Fielding Agarage Dona Chathuri Umaya Gunawardana Xiaorui Han Yi Hong Ho Sathyaramani Kumaran Qiuling Lin James Lokos Cameron Langley Marshall Thi Truc Phuong Nguyen Pulasthi Tharindu Bandara Rathnayake Espe Ruiz Krishna Jovan Suardana Anh Nguyet Tran Andrew Clarke Tulley Dapinder Singh Ubee Grace Ming Ming Wong Shuo Yang Bachelor of Business Information Systems Lucy Ngoc-Nhi Nguyen Miao He Hai Fei Wang Lomash Dhamala Christopher James Hawkins John Milne Keddie Thi Hanh Quyen Nguyen Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business Information Systems/ Bachelor of Commerce Fatima Al Haidari Bradley James Aulich Matthew Florin Lara Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Communication Duan A Pha Chumintarachak Bachelor of Commerce (Commercial Law) Aamir Nasir Chaudhry Samantha Nandor Crystal Santiago Michelle Mai Tran Yue Yu Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 21 Wednesday 16 March 2016, 2.00pm Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) Chanwit Rerkarun Sean Sivam Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) Nigel Jun Jie Cheah Samuel Douglas John Kassianou Nathan Matthew Markadas Fares Ayman Shaheen Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) Tara Leonie D’Aversa Niwal Doul John Garima Redhu Shantel Melissa Richardson John Anthony Torounoglou Michael Zenonos Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) Ayden John Dimitropoulos Shristee Ghimire Thembani Kamanga Chi Kai Pang Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)/ Bachelor of Arts (Italian) Alexandra Elsie Pleash Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)/ Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) Stephanie Isla Rogers Bachelor of Commerce (Management) Hoyam Sana Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) Jiaying Chen Daniel Christopher Pereira Timothy James Quick Isabella Giusepina Punteri Daniel Steve Rivero Pei Chee Wong Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) Avonlea Cannone Holly Anne Feuerherdt Nicole Hope Bachelor of Information Technology Graduate Certificate of Commerce Graduate Diploma of Commerce Daniel Owen Anderson Christopher Phillip Badger Brandon Robert Briz Matthew Thomas Bull Boyd Daniel Callahan Youssef Elias Anthony Domenic Gagliano Sarah-Jane Gallitz Kristie Ismail Esther Kotomi Lausberg Andrew Dale Lowe Cristian Giuseppe Magnano Phillip Dean Matheson Liem Nguyen Craig Ashley Schultz Christian Anthony Sesta Brenton Thomas David Leigh Uber Natalie Elise Valciukas Deepak Chaturvedi Anna Siew Jin Ho Graduate Certificate of Commerce (Human Resource Management) Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Joyce Cheng Jocelyn Jayoma Fernando Schiavone Bachelor of Technology (Information Systems) Andrew Edward Charles Cole Donald Coutts Mark Jack Duder Jacqueline Kristina Hammond Leigh Holmes Laurie Anthony Irvine Sandra Leonardo Lynette Eveyline Putland Adrian Roesch Graduate Certificate of Business Management Jitesh Kattoor Veedu Nikolena Poposki Dean Anthony Swaney Graduate Certificate of Business Management (Executive Administration) Kristie Bouquet Helen Nedelkos Graduate Certificate of Business Management (Organisational Leadership) Katrina Louise Franks Graduate Certificate of Business Management (Project Management) Angela Alicante Chiarina Sacco Ben Kevin Skurka Melissa Kim Turner Graduate Certificate of Commerce (International Business) Graduate Diploma of Social Investment and Philanthropy Zhengda Li Frey Dianne Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Master of Accounting Gloria Aguhar Mohsin Malik Zeljko Medos Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Business Analysis Rahul Dhar Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Project Management Stanislaw Surowiecki Graduate Certificate of Management Studies Jaella Roanne Morrissey Graduate Certificate of Marketing Alanoud Fahad I Almubarak Suzanne Bang Rodney John Brennan William John Cook Shane Grigoriadis Graduate Certificate of Social Impact Kate Fazio Graduate Certificate of Technology (Business Systems) Brookie Mark Cribb Roneel Goundar Camille Rigby Graduate Diploma of Business Management Victor Manuel Gomar Mejia Pia Kaan Dragana Lolic 22 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Lorelie de Luna Master of Business Administration Jaclyn Claire Benstead Taryn Ferguson Susan Moira Keogh David Simon Pichut Ahmad M Qasem Jonathon Alan Swindon Master of Business Administration/ Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Johana Brigite Contreras Arce Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) Crystal Shantel Berwick Emma Kate Dalton Lauren Emma Gardiner Shauna Neff Arianna Pienaar Elizabeth Tzikas Rebecca Jade Wootton Master of Commerce (International Business) Lava Ramesh Kittikarn Sitdhikornkrai Master of Commerce (Marketing) Jessica Elizabeth Cooper Green Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Armin Honarasa Master of Finance and Banking Yi Hou Shruti Shriniwas Kulkarni Lin Wei Yimeng Wei Master of Information Systems Management Sara Aalamani Fard David Andrew Milburn Sabry Mohamed Sadiq Master of Information Systems/Master of Business Administration Sajeeva Sapumal Bandara Tennekoon Master of Information Technology Business Analysis Daniel Chen Faraj Kwame Mussa Adarsh Kumar Pottolla Master of Information Technology Project Management Master of Marketing Bahareh Bahrami Nejad Thomas Emmett Ellenby Kathleen Marion Haughey Kaewplod Thanyalak Dean Roger Mendes Jillianne Lisa Trevillian Master of Practising Accounting Kalpana Acharya Adam James Capps Thanh Tung Le Raja Muhammad Mansoor Ahmed Khan Vishakan Suntharamurthy Janani Praba Kumari Wijayathunge Arachchige Master of Professional Accounting Chan Carmen Suchi Kurukulasuriya Marian Sachini Fernando Muhammad Asad Ghani M Shahinur Hasan Muzzafar Javed Cheng Cheng Li Udeshika Maduhari Liyanagamage Thanh Phuoc Luu Julie Smith Jieyu Zhang Master of Strategic Foresight Paul Chow Beth Hyland Master of Technology (Business Systems) Janelle Boyton Daniel John Sutherland Master of Social Investment and Philanthropy Amanda Thornton Tamilselvi Chockalingam Tara Danielle Shipton Swinburne Research William John Chancellor Swinburne has consistently pursued a policy of ensuring quality and critical mass by investing resources in areas of research concentration. Swinburne actively encourages and values its international and industry connections which enrich and enhance the research efforts and careers of our academic staff and students alike. Thesis title: Construction in the Australian economy – understanding the drivers of productivity Doctor of Philosophy Dr Chancellor’s thesis ultimately explores the factors thought to drive Australian construction productivity such as innovation through research and development investment, and training through change in the number of construction apprentices. Before it was possible to test these factors rigorously, construction productivity was estimated at the national, state and subdivision levels. These productivity estimates were further refined by adjusting for change construction quality and distortion resulting from change in shadow construction activity. This research helps us to better understand how productivity in one of Australia’s most significant and highest employing industries – construction, can be improved. Christopher Finn Lars Andrew Beer Hien Thi Tran Thesis title: Dynamic search space characterisation Thesis title: Capital raising and management of Vietnamese small and medium sized enterprises after integrating into global economy The graduates listed below have each made a valuable contribution to Swinburne and their respective fields of research. Graduates for awards from Swinburne Research will be presented by the Executive Dean, Professor Michael Gilding. Optimisation involves finding the best solution to an unsolved problem. In problems that change over time, studies have shown that the problem’s behaviour fundamentally affects the performance of the optimisation technique. Therefore, determining the behaviour of an unknown dynamic problem would allow the chosen approach to be tailored accordingly and improve the overall optimisation procedure. Dr Beer’s thesis proposes a set of characterisation metrics that gather information on the behaviour of a dynamic problem. These metrics can successfully characterise a wide range of problems based on their behaviour and their topology, allowing for fast and efficient bottom-up characterisation of dynamic problems. Vietnamese Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are considered the ‘backbone’ of the economy. Their development is a key driver of sustainable economic development. However, they are small, have limited capital, passive application of technology and poor management skills. The intent of Dr Tran’s research is to raise awareness regarding the difficulties of SMEs. The findings are expected to contribute ideas to owner–managers of SMEs, policymakers, training organisations and other national organisations in implementing policies to minimise the obstacles of SMEs for sustainable development of Vietnamese economy. Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 23 Wednesday 16 March 2016 5.30pm 24 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Wednesday 16 March 2016, 5.30pm Participating officers Master of Ceremonies Order of proceedings Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Advancement The Academic Procession Mr Graham Goldsmith, BBus(Acc)(SUT), FCPA, FAICD, FFin Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Linda Kristjanson, BN, MN(Research)(Manitoba), PhD(Arizona), GAICD Executive Director, PAVE Mr David Coltman, BA(Otago), MEd(AdultEd) (Massey), M(PublicAdmin)(VUWellington) Acting Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Arts and Design Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, BA(Hons), MA, PhD(Melb) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) Professor Aleksandar Subic, BEng(Hons), MEngSci, PhD, FIEAust, FSAE, FIEF, CMech Professor Glen Bates, BCom, BA(Hons), MA(ClinicalPsych), PhD Mace Bearer Manager, Student Financials Mr Cordell McGuire, BDes(IndDes)(RMIT) Music Music provided by David Connolly (Piper) and Western Creation (Didgeridoo) Music Processional The audience is requested to stand as the procession enters the auditorium. The National Anthem The audience will sing the Australian National Anthem. The words are printed inside the back cover. The audience will sit when the Presiding Officer is seated. The Opening The Chancellor, Mr Graham Goldsmith, will open the proceedings. The Presentation of Awards The Chancellor, Mr Graham Goldsmith, will present the awards. The Student Response Mr Samuel Muir will deliver the student response. The Charge to Graduates The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Linda Kristjanson, will deliver the charge to the graduates. The Closure Master of Ceremonies will close the proceedings. The audience is requested to remain standing as the procession, joined by the new graduates, leaves the auditorium. The audience will leave the auditorium via the exit doors. Music Recessional Refreshments will be served. Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 25 Wednesday 16 March 2016, 5.30pm Award recipients Department of Design, Media and ICT Faculty of Health, Arts and Design Department of Health, Science, Education and Social Services Graduates for awards in the Faculty of Health, Arts and Design and Swinburne Online will be presented by the Acting Executive Dean, Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside. Department of Foundation and Pathways Graduates for awards in the Department of Design, Media and ICT, the Department of Health, Science, Education and Social Services and the Department of Foundation and Pathways will be presented by the Executive Director Pathways and Vocational Education, Mr David Coltman. Associate Degree of Health and Community Care Obaidullah Kushkaki Bachelor of Arts Rhiannon Ashley Harasymenko Vanessa Siljanovski Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) Bransen Ambrose Gibson Jack Christopher Harvey Rachel Elizabeth Hayter Nakita Marendaz Jonathan Margeridis Mala Rose McAlpin Rhiann Elizabeth McNally Karmen Yeung Bachelor of Arts (Literature) Ibrahem Abduljalil Bachelor of Arts (Media) Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Lachlan William Keaney James Oliver Young Sam Tomas Medley Marasinghe Mudiyanselage Lakmini Bhavani Dissanayake Nuo Xi Huang Chloe Ma Thi Bich Tram Vo Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media and Marketing) Amy Rebecca Clarke Thai Uyen Vy Ngo Kok Chun Wong Yahan Yang Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration Chelsea Anne Calder Rosalia Ferguson Delly Carla Florencia Mari Chatkiewicz Diploma of Sustainability Craig James Arnett Vocational Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) Marjan Yawari Melissa Sue-Ann Bebbington Yasmine Lee Haimes Naomi Lynne Moore Melanie Walters Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Public Policy) Diploma of Design (UniLink) Hamish Michael Patrick Bradley Jordan Edoardo Cozzella Christopher Peter Andrew Nestoros Dellas Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communication) Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media) Dana Louise Portarianos Courtney Jade Rogers Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sport Science) Bachelor of Behavioural Studies Cameron Kenneth Nash Irene Grace Serfaty Diploma of Community Services Work Cara Anne McKinstry Anthony James Piccolo Chloe De Rosbo-Davies James Ford Serpesedes Kelly Louise Whitworth Emma Jane Summers Alexander Judd Ford Annie Rose Koiker Phoebe Lulu Crockett Dayle Riana Dunshea James Anthony Ibrahim Thia Koikas Andrew Geoffrey Lewis Kristian Nikoloski Edan Brian O’Grady Jessica Lorna Robertson Selma Sadikovic Amy Adelaide Shackell with upper second class honours Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Psychophysiology) Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Psychology) Christopher Yannick Wong Paige Reed Smaller George Tzintzis Lisa Cowcher Arron Paul Davey Emma Day Jonathon Edwards Pru Sarah Edwards Renee Lilian Fletcher Mary Gilford Melissa Jacobson David Lepore Kerri Dianne McLeod Bonita Suyin Murfet Alice Saunders Nikki Dimitra Speer Katrina Michelle Yeo Samara Zervos Bachelor of Arts (Games and Interactivity) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Bachelor of Communication Emmanuel Giannopoulos Kimberly Jean Lewis Lauren Kate McCaughan Gemma Christine Pass Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Forensic Science) Maddison Jai Haines Adrian Khunho Lui with first class honours Dylan Joseph Blum Sean Michael Haren Juan Guillermo Restrepo Flores Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) Max Balthazar Humphries Roanna Emma Neal-Ogilvie Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Editing) Jamilee Melica Boda Madeline Kop Madeleine Mangano Claire Louise McMahon Vanessa Joy Sy Peter Paul Brownstein Jay Smith 26 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Bachelor of Communication (Advertising) Bachelor of Communication (Media Studies) Remi Audette Luke Axelby Steven Mladenoski Cassandra Ellen-Rose Newman Callun James Nugent Stephanie Rafin Hannah Wakem Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) Ella Johanna Howson Saihini Maya Naidoo Bachelor of Communication/ Bachelor of Social Science Danielle Brown Bachelor of Design (Honours) with upper second class honours Alexander James Rowe Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) Alyssa Silvia Assetta Muhamad Daniel Darnas Bin Muhamad Yakup Rachel Lauren Helene Borg-Manche Nicole Catherine Brimmer Jordan Alice Brown Michael Ryan Corsaletti Sophie Elizabeth Davidson Kyle Duerden Liza Joanne Heron Alexander David Hill Gabrielle Caitlyn Iscaro Sarah Elizabeth Panozza Lisa Ivana Peric Claire Anne Pini Denise Nazary Reyes Bethany Grace Spence Julia Anne Truelson Steffani Velevska Emma Caroline Woods Mietta Ivy Yans Mirvt Zaza Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) with first class honours Michael Alexander Semeniuk Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)/ Bachelor of Business Noreen Claire Tamor Kevin Edward Tang Bachelor of Design (Digital Media Design) Humood Alotaibi Sindy Lizeth Correa Pinilla Priyadarshini Govender Bianca Louise Holman Mika Rushani Malagamuwa Kashmira Ravichandran Phoenix John Trinidad Keaton Gregory Webb Yee Jie Yip Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) Ali Bahrman Van Dung Bui Megan Kathleen Day Rhys MacKinly Richards Ruby Rae Robertson Andy Gaby Rostovsky Bryce Shepherd Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours) with lower second class honours Binh Nam Nguyen with upper second class honours Lina Hosni Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) Kim Leang Harrison Hok Tony Yun Yang Hsieh Danny Pham Filatie Regina Tanessia Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)/ Bachelor of Business Johanna Margareta Berg Van Wyk Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Christie Lee Bertomeu Samantha Kearns Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Aimee Rose Hicks Bachelor of Film and Television Harry Allan Anderson Liam Sean Birchall Audrey Jae Bosito Courtney Louise Broad Trent Cliffe Marcus Lawrence Doherty Jordan Louis Dowding Emily Charlotte Dynes Niels Tobias Gabriels Isabelle Margaret-Anne Gander Callum Gordon Gault Andreas Yianni Giannopoulos Gennaro Alexander Gregory Harrison Clifford Hayes Paul Phouvong Inthavong Marli Lena Lopez-Hope Stone May Jax Jay McMullin Condo Dominic James Mulligan Patrick David O’Leary Monique Grace Sherriff Mikolas Ray Simankevicius Hannah Rose Sinagra Alice Stephens Daniel Stojanovski Alexander Robert Troup Jarryd Michael Turner Yves Jean-Beau Villagonzalo Christopher Huy Vu Angus William Wallace Isabella Kathleen Farren Wright Reza Zangeneh Pourzadeh Bachelor of Health Science Mary Amon Aaron Tuan Wern Ng Elizabeth Jane Van der Ploeg Aaron Tuan Wern Ng Bachelor of Health Science (Public and Environmental Health) Laura Catherine Bales Shannon Therese De Zilwa Matthew John Leck Renee Kelly Little Bachelor of Multimedia (Games and Interactivity)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) Christopher Myles Lewis Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) Audah Manwer M Alenezi Adeeb Hamed A Alreshidi Olivia Arlianto Peter Attalla Emma Louisa Kenshole Vincent Lin Natalie Jane Lombardozzi Deana Lorinda Mercuri Fereshta Mustafawi Yeah Mawata Paye Mahad Abbas Rizvi Nancy Saji Swati Swati April Tiquia Bachelor of Science (Psychology) James Minh-Tam Nguyen David Minh Tri Nguyen Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Psychophysiology) Renee Judith Bruce Neha Delhikar Jade Brianna Sturrock Amelia Lucy Trease Bachelor of Social Science Daniel Mark Killey Lewis James Young Bachelor of Social Science (Community Health) Mwangala Elizabeth Mwauluka Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 27 Wednesday 16 March 2016, 5.30pm Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology) Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology) Graduate Diploma of Design (Design Anthropology) Master of Multimedia Technology Leanne Patricia Santurini James Andrew Papaefraim Nancy Qiu Julie Elizabeth Hill Xinyun Li Jose Ignacio Sanchez Huerta Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology and Forensic Science) Katica Ljilijana Spiclin Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Abud Held Alexandra Valentina Alban Andrioli Genevieve Jourdain Campbell-Star Jacqueline Crowley Nicholas Danese Bronwyn Dearlove Hayden Grant Herbert Lisa Susan Lavender Monique Emma Le Page Holly-Ann O’Donnell Mace Sara Natasha Penelope Marsden Eva Maria Matthews Penelope Elizabeth Mithen Jordan Jay Olney Arwen Elsbeth Phoenix Jason Warren Ramage Emma Roberts Anna Elizabeth Scott Clarissa Wilson Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology and Forensic Science) Harry Francis Bales Rhys David Blyth Mark Stewart Dorman Ryley Andrew Jackson Maria Lukiyanova Mallory Rose McGuinness Sarah Elizabeth Miller Sebastian James Perriam Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology and Sport Science) Jarrod John Mollison Bachelor of Social Science (Security and Counter Terrorism) Graduate Certificate in Career Development Charmaine Lee Athanasopoulos Natarsha Holmes-Archer Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) Stan Boukas Ken James Haley Fm Amirul Islam Patricia Kimtia Meaghan Patricia O’Donnell Bettina Pfaendner Mohana Ramakrishnan Graduate Certificate of Science (Applied Statistics) Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Couple Counselling) Graham Colin Hoad Antoinette Nowak Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Family Therapy) Eleanor Kate Flavel Angela Christine Ireland Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Professional Counselling) Chng Jun Hui Bernard Lin Zhiwei Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) Anthony Bernard Jones Mary Therese Klasen Master of Psychology (Counselling Psychology) Erin Rachael Logan Fereshta Rase Master of Science (Applied Statistics) Melanie Jane Cooper Benjamin Michael Craven Laura Catherine Delaney Emma Jane Fitzgerald Isabelle Katherine Hull Samuel Muir Oleg Igorevich Petrenko Isaac Geoffrey Bell Reid Marina Schmid Graham Stanley Webster Deepa Eby Jade Sharee Brunswick Hayden Moloney Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Couple Counselling) Master of Arts (Media and Communications) Frederick Charles Wamala Caroline Sai Lee Poh Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Family Therapy) Master of Arts (Writing) Master of Social Science (Couple Counselling) Belinda Conway Benn McCleery Michael Francis O’Neill Davis Janine Louise Paola Gina Salvagno Nicki Weekley Master of Design (Communication Design) Master of Social Science (Human Services – Counselling) Litsa Minas Monique Alison Pettiona Adele Marie Shackley Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) Shona Rose Batch Tracy Lee Copes Jennifer Lee Dwyer Edwards Naydeene Samantha Anne Meara Ann-Marie Jane Paulsen Heidi Voit Anita Cherylyn Wissemann Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Human Services – Counselling) Maria Constantinou Idar Nicholas Fogec Lokkebo Master of Forensic Behavioural Science Jaime Louise Jenkinson Master of Design (Interior Design) Zheng Jiang Thi My Tuyen Nguyen Nelum Perera Withanage Samurdhi Perera Master of Multimedia Mitchell Steven Martin Sophia Bariesheff Joanne Biddles Michael Liddell Alice Christina Parker Romina Tito Uson 28 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Kelly Elizabeth Edwards Laura Kathleen Petersen Master of Teaching (Primary) Pranjali Agalgaonkar Swinburne Research Alan Gerald Herschtal Swinburne has consistently pursued a policy of ensuring quality and critical mass by investing resources in areas of research concentration. Swinburne actively encourages and values its international and industry connections which enrich and enhance the research efforts and careers of our academic staff and students alike. Thesis title: Optimising radiation therapy delivery for cancer patients using daily image guidance to maximise cure and reduce normal tissue side effects The graduates listed below have each made a valuable contribution to Swinburne and their respective fields of research. Graduates for awards from Swinburne Research will be presented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development), Professor Aleksandar Subic. Doctor of Design Cancer patients treated with radiotherapy are generally treated with a large number of small daily doses of radiation to the tumour region. The displacement of the tumour relative to its expected position each day prior to treatment can be modelled mathematically to determine the required width of the safety margin required such that tumours receive high enough radiation dose to kill the tumour, without overdosing surrounding healthy tissue. Dr Herschtal’s thesis developed a new, more sophisticated method of calculating radiotherapy margins, which considers more realistic displacement patterns than has been the case previously. Robert Alexander Hoffman Thesis title: Participation, partisanship and the electoral reform process Li Chen Tai Thesis title: Understanding the web experience of elderly Taiwanese learners: an investigation using structural equation modelling Although online learning web sites have significant educational value, Taiwan has none designed for the leaning needs of elderly citizens. Furthermore, research into their learning needs is scant. Dr Tai’s research project focused upon the level of interactivity that they favoured, and their attitudes towards, and satisfaction with, this digital environment. Three identical web sites were designed that varied only in interactivity. 120 members of the University of the Third Age in Taiwan participated. The results revealed that the level of interactivity that they favoured differed markedly from that of younger people, suggesting caution in assuming consistency across generations. Dr Hoffman’s thesis is about the maximisation of electoral participation, and the ways in which processes of institutional development impact upon this pursuit. It considers the interaction between electoral participation, electoral policy and the broader institutional context within which both are embedded. Providing the first comprehensive overview of these issues in the Australian context, the thesis demonstrates how electoral policy development can only be explained with recourse to the influence and constraint exerted by the broader institutional structure, particularly the role of partisan self-interest. Through this, the thesis grants illumination to those interested in shaping electoral policy in the future. Briony Louise Horsfall Thesis title: Children’s participation rights during child protection proceedings: recognition, legal representation, and the redistribution of care in Victoria’s Children’s Court Doctor of Philosophy Sally Clarke Thesis title: Navigating asylum: journeys from Indonesia to Australia Dr Clarke’s research investigates the liminal experience of Hazara asylum seekers caught in transit in Indonesia, delving into issues of displacement and survival. The study explores a number of factors that lead asylum seekers to abandon their attempts at being processed by the UNHCR, choosing instead to make the perilous boat journey to Australia. Through the use of qualitative interviews this research gains insight into the lived experiences of individuals navigating the international protection system in the Asia–Pacific, and explores the conditions that give rise to irregular migration. Kellee Jane Frith Dr Horsfall’s research is the first ethnography and court file study in any Australian or international child protection jurisdiction where children participate with direct, instructions-based representation. The research provides original evidence for a relationship between participation rights and children’s care and safety when deciding their best interests. Legal representation satisfied participation rights to a strong extent and children’s experiences reinforced this. Procedural and forensic qualities of recognition occurred when magistrates responded to children’s participation and safety concerns. However, Dr Horsfall found institutional governance structures, responses to gendered parenting and family violence, inadequate legislation, and a fragmented child protection system weaken children’s rights. Thesis title: Inside school design: the role of interior design in cultural change Dr Frith’s research investigates how interior design is being used to shape new types of school spaces and places designed to promote collaborative, hands-on learning experiences for children and their teachers. The thesis documents these new learning settings explaining how they work and providing instructions for how to make them. This will help school communities, especially teachers, understand how to exploit school interiors to support teaching practice. It will also help architects and designers working with school communities to develop more detailed design briefs for better functioning schools, which they will be able to evaluate more effectively using Dr Frith’s research methodology. Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 29 Wednesday 16 March 2016, 5.30pm Lee Matthew Lawrence Rosalie Theodora Williams Thesis title: Cognitive and emotional processing associated with borderline personality disorder Thesis title: How the three little pigs came to star in Independence Day Borderline personality disorder is associated with inter-social difficulties where daily stress, and especially relationship stress, motivate individuals to act on emotional reactions. Especially in borderline personality disorder, empathising based on emotional reactions substantially increases the risk of inaccurate and over-exaggerated behaviour and confusion or bias from difficulties rationalising. Dr Lawrence’s thesis established a theoretical model explaining borderline personality behaviour within intimate and non-intimate relationships and, with reminders of trauma, empathy was investigated outside the relationship context. Contextually, results suggested that emotional sensitivities or negative memory bias associated with negative self-defining or generic long term memory processes contribute to borderline personality psychopathology. Sarah Jane Smith Thesis title: Gender and United Nations peacebuilding: a case study of Timor-Leste Using successive United Nations peacebuilding missions in Timor-Leste as the focus, Dr Smith analysed how and why gender has come to be part of peacebuilding practice, and how gender policies are implemented on the ground in post-conflict settings. This examination demonstrated limitations in the way women’s role in peacebuilding has been conceptualised and practiced by United Nations peace operations. The insights gathered in the Timor-Leste case study provide significant and timely lessons for how gender is understood and practiced in international peace operations, and what this means for women’s empowerment and women’s security in postconflict settings. Yion Ping Christina Ting Thesis title: Towards sustainable living in Australia’s multicultural society: An exploration of cultural differences in attitudes to environment and consumption behaviours With increasing migrants from Asian countries, especially China, Dr Ting’s research investigated whether China-born migrants adopted Australia’s high affluence and high consumption level because their adoption would have consequential environmental impact. The research found that Chinese and Australian cultures, besides conventional factors like age and income, are influencing factors of the differences in consumption behaviours between the China-born migrants and the Australia-born group. The research findings stress the importance of understanding the influence and role of culture among individuals from different cultural groups, including migrant groups, in order to encourage consumption behaviours that align with a low-carbon and low-resource consumption lifestyle. Dr Williams’ thesis examines how early human stories were about disasters and how they ultimately evolved into today’s disaster movie through the influence of European fairy tales. These films are today’s fairy tales and are a reflection of how we, as a society, react to the world around us and they show us how to respond in dire circumstances. The research has added to the knowledge about genre and filled a gap in the literature, utilising a jigsaw methodology approach that can help other researchers when faced with scant research material in an area. Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) Kerry Marie Chillemi Thesis title: Does a self-help online psycho-educational program on cyber bullying lead to increased confidence and help-seeking behaviours amongst adolescents? The main aim of Dr Chillemi’s research was to develop and evaluate the ‘Increasing Resilience to Cyber Bullying’ program (IRCB). The IRCB program is an online, self-guided Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-based psycho-educational intervention that was developed in response to the clear need for adolescents to have access to a psychological intervention program that promotes effective coping in response to cyber bullying and encourages help-seeking behaviours. The study found evidence that the IRCB program was effective in increasing adolescents’ likelihood of using the coping skills of self-compassion and challenging unhelpful thinking to cope with an experience of cyber bullying. A further outcome of the research was a significant increase in adolescents’ help-seeking attitudes and behavioural intentions to engage with counselling services, in the event of being a victim of cyber bullying. Rachel Jellett Thesis title: Raising a pre-schooler with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: The impact on parent and family wellbeing, and the role of the home learning environment Raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Condition comes with unique gifts and challenges. During the pre-school years, parents are depended on to support their child’s early intervention, while also adjusting to the Autism diagnosis. Dr Jellett gathered in-depth information about parental wellbeing, parenting, and family life using questionnaire and interview methods. Findings highlighted wellbeing and family difficulties, resilience and the intensive support provided to children in the family home. The findings encourage health professionals to implement family-centered care, taking into consideration parent and family wellbeing, as well as the needs of the child with an Autism Spectrum Condition. 30 Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 Anthony John MacKie Thesis title: A phenomenological inquiry into important moments in the group therapy experience of those with social anxiety Dr MacKie’s study investigated important moments in the group therapy experience of people undergoing treatment for social anxiety disorder. Participants were invited to talk about their experiences in the group, which generated information about the nature of therapeutic change in social anxiety disorder and how the group therapy contributed to this change. The findings highlight a number of practical ways in which existing group therapy treatments for social anxiety can be improved. Annette Raber Thesis title: Exploring the role of personality, expectancies and coping strategies in co-occurring social anxiety disorder and substance use disorder Social anxiety disorder and substance use disorder are highly prevalent psychological disorders which also commonly co-occur. Dr Raber’s research investigated the roles of three key factors in the relationship between social anxiety and substance use, with the aim of improving treatment, education and prevention strategies. Results confirmed the importance of personality (drive sensitivity), alcohol expectancies (beliefs about the effects of alcohol use) and coping strategies. The tension created by having high levels of both sensitivity to reward and punishment, as well as having high levels of both positive and negative expectancies, needs to be incorporated into treatment protocols for affected individuals. Faye Scanlan Thesis title: Treatment choices for depression: young people’s responses to a traditional versus a Health 2.0 website Dr Scanlan’s exploratory study compared young people’s credibility appraisals of, and behavioural intentions following, depression treatment information provided on a Health 2.0 website compared to a traditional e-health website. On the traditional website, each depression treatment was assigned an efficacy rating based on its evidence base. In contrast, on the Health 2.0 website, each depression treatment was assigned an overall ‘helpfulness’ rating derived from the aggregated feedback of young people with lived experience of depression. This study was the first to explore credibility appraisals of evidence-based versus consumer-generated medical treatment ratings from the perspective of e-health consumers. Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) Ines Seric Thesis title: Police officer decision-making in stressful, ambiguous and potentially violent situations Researchers and practitioners have long recognised the need for decision-making theory to form the basis of police officer discretion. Despite this, the policing sector continues to receive little attention by means of generating an applicable and holistic theory of decision-making. In Dr Seric’s thesis, forty-four one-on-one interviews were conducted with Victoria Police members. Results indicated the presence of multiple interactions between organisational sociology, situational ambiguity and individual characteristics in the decision-making process. From this, a critical analysis of police leadership as the basis for operational, organisational, and professional development is provided. Implications for policy, training and future training are also discussed. Elinor van Ommen Thesis title: Predictors of attrition and exploration of the user experience of adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their parents during the randomised controlled trial of the Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained intervention Dr van Ommen’s research provides the first known comprehensive exploration of pre-treatment attrition from the randomised controlled trial of an online program for adolescents and their parents. The findings reflect the multiple complex factors that influence participant dropout which is a key consideration in the development and implementation of internet therapy. Several key predictors of attrition were identified including parent and adolescent self-efficacy, parent education levels and adolescent locus of control and reward responsiveness. The research also demonstrated the importance of exploring participant dropout in research trials, and the need for more rigorous standards regarding the reporting of attrition. Doctor of Psychology (Counselling Psychology) Mariel Francina Sanchez-Rockliffe Thesis title: The dialogical self of migrants: exploring the migration experience through self-narratives Dr Sanchez-Rockliffe’s research employed the theory of the dialogical self to study the effect of migration on the self. Data from structured interviews of a sample of 38 migrants to Australia yielded life narratives that incorporated distinct Australian and country of origin perspectives or I-positions. Cluster analysis, probability distribution analysis and case studies identified two modes of biculturalism, compatible and oppositional, and showed that many migrants had I-positions with unambiguously different content. The data support the utility of a dialogical approach to understanding the sense of self rather than models based on a single integrated self. Swinburne University of Technology | Graduations Ceremony Program | March 2016 31 One Qualification. A world of connections. Swinburne Alumni. Your Swinburne qualification connects you to a global community of graduates, in more than 100 countries. It’s beneficial to be connected! .. .. .. .. Networking Global Connections Professional Development Events Reunions Mentoring Volunteering Staying in the know Find out more swinburne.edu.au/alumni Your virtual networks LinkedIn Group: Swinburne University of Technology Facebook: Swinburne Alumni Get connected today! Congratulations! Completing your qualification is a major achievement. You’re now part of Swinburne Alumni. Swinburne Alumni is the bridge that connects our graduates to each other and the university post study. It fosters networking opportunities, provides opportunities for professional development and celebrates the achievements of Swinburne graduates around the world. Swinburne Alumni benefits include: . invitations to university-wide events and activities . opportunities to network with fellow Swinburne alumni and colleagues worldwide . ongoing access to Swinburne’s Centre for Career Development . discounted access to Swinburne library and sports facilities . the monthly Alumni eNews . other off-campus commercial discounts. Membership is automatic to all Swinburne graduates and is as simple as keeping your contact details up to date. Vice-Chancellor’s Charge to Graduates In conferral of your award I ask you as graduates of Swinburne University of Technology to strive to: . . . . practise the University’s values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, sustainability and respect for diversity seek positive and creative ways to engage with and serve your communities remain curious and open to new learning and new experiences use your knowledge, talents, skills and passion to encourage a better future for the global community. Australian National Anthem Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature’s gifts Of beauty rich and rare; Further information swinburne.edu.au/alumni Email: [email protected] Telephone: +61 3 9214 8705 In history’s page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair! Congratulations! Completing your qualification is a major achievement. You’re now part of Swinburne Alumni. Swinburne Alumni is the bridge that connects our graduates to each other and the university post study. It fosters networking opportunities, provides opportunities for professional development and celebrates the achievements of Swinburne graduates around the world. Swinburne Alumni benefits include: . invitations to university-wide events and activities . opportunities to network with fellow Swinburne alumni and colleagues worldwide . ongoing access to Swinburne’s Centre for Career Development . discounted access to Swinburne library and sports facilities . the monthly Alumni eNews . other off-campus commercial discounts. Membership is automatic to all Swinburne graduates and is as simple as keeping your contact details up to date. Vice-Chancellor’s Charge to Graduates In conferral of your award I ask you as graduates of Swinburne University of Technology to strive to: . . . . practise the University’s values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, sustainability and respect for diversity seek positive and creative ways to engage with and serve your communities remain curious and open to new learning and new experiences use your knowledge, talents, skills and passion to encourage a better future for the global community. Australian National Anthem Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature’s gifts Of beauty rich and rare; Further information swinburne.edu.au/alumni Email: [email protected] Telephone: +61 3 9214 8705 In history’s page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair! Swinburne University of Technology Graduation Ceremony Program Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne Wednesday 16 March 2016 swinburne.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code: 00111D Names and details contained in this program are correct at the time of printing, March 2016. SP0606-20a-0316
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