Meet the Head of the School of Information Technology
Professor Trina Myers is Head of the School of Information Technology. Prior to her appointment to Deakin, Trina served as Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching at Queensland University of Technology and Head of School, Computer Science at James Cook University. Trina has been an Executive on the Australian Council of Deans of ICT since 2016, including President ACDICT 2020-2022. She has extensive experience in computing education and has been awarded two national awards in teaching excellence. She has dedicated her research career to knowledge management, IoT and human-computer-interaction (HCI).
Digital technologies have revolutionised the way we live, work and communicate. Our school is recognised as a leader at the forefront of these digital innovations, with world-leading approaches to learning and teaching, and research.
Professor Trina Myers
Head of School
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The School of Information Technology has a range of leading academics and staff who are experts in their field or industry. Browse our community of academic, research and professional staff – you can search for a particular person by name, or search by research theme or keyword, to find an expert.
Key contacts
Professor Trina Myers, Head of School
Professor Richard Dazeley, Deputy Head of School
Sheena Saunders, School Manager (IT)
Associate Professor Andrew Cain, Associate Head of School (Learning)
Associate Professor Thuong Hoang, Associate Head of School (Research)
Dr Michael Hobbs, Associate Head of School (Geelong)
Associate Professor Kevin Lee, Associate Head of School (Strategy and Engagement)
Professor Robin Ram Mohan Doss, Director, Deakin Cyber Research and Innovation Centre
Associate Professor Xiao Liu, Associate Head of School (International and Transnational Education)
Dr Dhananjay Thiruvady, Associate Head of School (Industry Research)
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Deakin’s School of Information Technology empowers students, staff and partners towards a better future. Learn from industry experts and master the latest technologies to make a real impact in the modern world.
Our research
Deakin’s School of Information Technology partners with industry, government and community to transform ideas into impact. Our world-class researchers, facilities and networks will kick-start your research career.
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