The Institute welcomes five new Adjunct Researchers

The Institute extends a warm welcome to five new and returning Adjunct Researchers joining an expanding community of researchers and academics in TILES.

TILES is a research centred environment that links academics with practitioners, and we appreciate new Adjunct Researchers bringing their expertise to our team and making an important contribution to the research of the University of Tasmania.

A Warm Welcome to -

Mr Alastair Ross AM (Adjunct Professor) was the Foundation Director of the National Institute of Forensic Science (NIFS). His contribution to the forensic sciences has been recognised in Australia with an AM and at an international level with the Adelaide Medal from the International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS). Mr Ross has had an active working relationship with TILES, as a research collaborator and industry partner, since 2002. Mr Ross’ adjunct appointment will contribute to the consolidation and growth of one of the major theme areas in the Institute, Forensic Studies.

Dr Cecile McKeown (Adjunct Associate Professor) was a Senior Consultant with the Department of Health and Human Services Tasmania. Dr McKeown completed her PhD studies with TILES in 2013 and her thesis topic was ‘How does relevant theory inform a public alcohol policy model’. She is currently developing a mentoring program for TILES postgraduate students and collaborating on the LEPH project with TILES.

Dr Kaye Ballantyne (Adjunct Senior Researcher) is the Chief Forensic Scientist at Victoria Police Forensic Services Department. She is a well-recognised scientist and researcher and publishes her work extensively. Dr Ballantyne’s adjunct role includes supervision of Peter Woodman's PhD research in TILES.

Dr Sally Kelty (Adjunct Senior Researcher) is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Canberra, specialising in criminal psychology. Dr Kelty has been collaborating with TILES researchers for several years, especially in Forensic Science research.

Dr Val Kitchener’s (Adjunct Researcher) career has been in policy analysis in the educational, government and not profit sectors. She is an advocate for developing human rights in Tasmania and has a focus on human rights in mental health facilities. Dr Kitchener is currently collaborating with the Law Enforcement and Public Health (LEPH) team based in TILES.