Welcome to Hayley Carberry

As we start 2013 we are very excited to welcome another Human Systems Scientist to the IGOR team; Ms Hayley Carberry.

Hayley brings 11 years experience supporting the Australian Defence Organisation developing Operational Analysis capability and Systems analysis tools and techniques. She has experience developing capability for industry as well as Australian National Security organisations.

Hayley holds an Honours degree in Software Engineering and is currently working towards a Master of Science. She has applied her knowledge in Information Technology from operations research to simulation projects. She has unique experience in conducting operational and capability level evaluation as well as designing, developing and delivering decision support tools, including forecasting and schedule modelling.

Welcome Dr Tony Dekker

We are very excited to welcome Dr Tony Dekker to the IGOR Team.

Anthony (Tony) Dekker joins the IGOR Human Science Team as a Senior Human Systems Analyst.

Tony graduated with a PhD from the University of Tasmania in 1991. He has worked as an academic and as an applied researcher in Singapore and Australia, and most recently spent 17 years at the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), working with a range of Defence clients.

Tony has experience with several different kinds of organisational analysis, and has contributed to the state of the art in Social Network Analysis and Agent-Based Modelling of human behaviour.  He has a background in software tool development, operations research, survey design, and statistical analysis.  In 2012, Tony was appointed a Fellow of the Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand (MSSANZ).

Tony’s interests include reading and writing, and he has written a children’s picture book, “Penguin.”

Welcome to Stefano Portaluri

Welcome to our second Human Science intern at our Canberra office, Stefano Portaluri.

Stefano Portaluri recently joined the IGOR Human Science Team at the end of 2012. He graduated from a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) from the Australian National University in 2012. He intends to carrying on his studies,  in a PHD or Masters program in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology.

His interest in motivational and I/O psychology was sparked through his career as a personal trainer where encouraging and improving people’s well being was a key aspect of training.

As an international student, he has experienced many different cultures and lived in over 4 different countries. Stefano speaks fluent, English, Italian and French. His interests include traveling, scuba diving, rock climbing and tennis.

IGOR’s Office Grows

Emily has recently joined the IGOR Canberra office admin team

Hi, I’m Emily and I’ve just finished the first year of my five year engineering and science degree at ANU.

 The science part of my degree is based in science communication where I learn about breaking down barriers between the scientist and the general pubic. This involves ensuring better communication between the two groups and making information understandable and readily accessible to the increasing demand for scientific knowledge by lay people.

I’m currently working part time with IGOR as an administrative assistant. Over the year I plan to develop my understanding of science communication to assist IGOR to explain their Human Science work to a broader market.

When I am not at IGOR I have a busy uni schedule and rowing training. I train almost every morning and afternoon down on Lake Burley Griffin, during the chilly winters as well.

I live on a local farm with lots of cows, my dog Charlie and pet galah, Numnuts.

 

Welcome to Keita Matsumoto

IGOR, working with the Australian National University (ANU), has established the IGOR ACT Intern and Placement program in our Canberra office, ACT.

Welcome to our first Human Science intern at our Canberra office, Keita Matsumoto.

Keita joined the team at IGOR towards the end of 2012. His interest in psychology and personal development began early on during his time at senior school, where he was part of the pilot cohort for the Positive Psychology program delivered by professor Seligman in 2009.

Keita currently studies at the Australian National University, undertaking a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science.

His personal interests include swimming, water polo and meditation. Keita is an active individual and likes to spend time in the pool or playing his guitar when he has time to spare between work and classes.

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