What We Do
FOR OUR MEMBERS
We are the hub of collaboration, networking and professional development.
FOR THE SECTOR
We advocate for standards and recognition of core competencies to enhance credibility and build trust.
FOR THE COMMUNITY
We promote continuous research and development of modelling and simulation capabilities to foster innovative, and safer communities
WHAT IS SIMULATION?
THE ROLE OF SIMULATION AUSTRALASIA
Our Vision
Our mission
Our Board
Jan Roche
Chair, Simulation Australasia
BSc (Nurs), Grad Cert Critical Care (ICU, CC), PhD (stu)
Over twenty years experience as a clinician, researcher, educator and academic, Jan has published books and articles on nursing education and learning through simulation. Innovator and pioneer, she is a start-up enthusiast, designs simulations for healthcare and writes curriculum. Critical thinking expert.
Kenny McLeod
Deputy Chair, Simulation Australasia
BA (Business, IT, Finance), MSc in Operational Research.
Twenty years experience in simulation, analysis and decision support.
Keen interest in Modelling and Decision Support. Specialist experience in designing 3D modelling solutions, customer analytics, data mining and business analytics.
Keen interest in Modelling and Decision Support. Specialist experience in designing 3D modelling solutions, customer analytics, data mining and business analytics.
Dr. Elyssebeth Leigh
BA Dip Ed (History & Ed), GDE (Social Ecology), M Ed
As a public servant, Human Resources Manager, consultant and educator. Elyssebeth’s career traversed the domains of finance, entertainment, administration and academic research. She has published books and articles on simulation in workplace learning and tertiary education, and designs games and simulations for large and small groups. Passionate advocate for simulation.
Jawahar Bhalla
B Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Hons.), BSc (Computer Science), M Systems Engineering
Over 20 years experience in aviation, avionics and air-space management systems and Flight Simulation. Founding member Simulation Australia Professional Development committee and Convenor of SimTecT 2006 – 2008. Systems thinking expert.
Ryan Stephenson
LLB (Hons.), Dip. Legal Practice (UK and AUS)
Group General Counsel, Bohemia Interactive Simulations group and Managing Director, Bohemia Interactive’s Australian-based operations
Over 15 years experience in commercial law in IP-focused environments and spent the early part of his legal career working in the film, TV and multi-media industry in the UK. Specialist in project financing, project strategy.
Over 15 years experience in commercial law in IP-focused environments and spent the early part of his legal career working in the film, TV and multi-media industry in the UK. Specialist in project financing, project strategy.
A/Prof. Marcus Watson
BSc (Hons), MSc, Grad Cert Clin Psych, PhD (Human Factors)
Lead researcher on Human Factors education and design. Extensive knowledge of simulations in healthcare and defence and is a national leader in simulation based research. Past Chair of SimAust, Founding member and past Chair of the Australian Society for Simulation in Healthcare (ASSH). Expert in simulation design, including computer- based simulation, serious games and distributed learning.
Prof. Saeid Nahavandi
B Mechanical Engineering, M Engineering, PhD (Automation & Control)
Director of Institute for Intelligence Systems and Research. Received over 26 Australian Research Council Awards. Expert in Defence Technologies, including robotics and haptics. Specialist developer of modelling and simulation solutions for large complex systems (eg. airport security). Published over 750 journal and conference articles. Extensive editorial expertise.
A/Prof. Terry Martin
B Electronics, Grad Dip (Aerospace), PhD (Signal Processing, Applied Statistics)
Expert in Machine Learning and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Extensive experience across technical, military and academic roles in aviation, applied research and M&S. Career highlights include roles with CASA, NATO and NASA. Passionate about harnessing simulation to embrace disruption.
Officers of the Board
Jessica Stokes-Parish
B Nurs, M Nurs (Adv. Practice), Grad Cert (ICU), PhD (c)
Clinician, Academic and Researcher. Extensive Project Management expertise. Previous Australasian Simulation Congress Convener, ASSH Executive Member. Expert in simulation instructional design with focus participant engagement and visual authenticity. Excellent communicator.