Curtin University is a leading global institution known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees across various faculties, including Health Sciences, Business and Law, Humanities, and Science and Engineering. The university is recognized for its high graduate employment rates and world-class research, particularly in mineral and mining engineering. Curtin has multiple campuses worldwide, including in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, and is committed to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. The university actively collaborates with industry, government, and First Nations peoples to foster meaningful change and address global challenges.
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Rohan McDougall
Executive Director, Commercialisation
Rohan McDougall is the Executive Director of Commercialisation at Curtin University, where he focuses on translating research-based technology into new products and services through technology transfer partnerships and startups. He also serves as the Director of the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer at Curtin University. With a career dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship, Rohan has co-founded the West Tech Fest and held leadership roles in various companies, including REX Ortho Pty Ltd and iCetana. He holds an MBA from UNSW and has pursued entrepreneurial studies at MIT Sloan School of Management. Based in the Greater Perth Area, Rohan is a key figure in the technology and innovation community in Australia.
