Honorary Titles Awarded
- Emeritus Professor
- Adjunct Professor
- Honorary Professor
- Honorary Professor
- Adjunct Associate Professor
- Honorary Fellow
- Clinical Associate Professor
- Clinical Senior Research Fellow
- Clinical Fellow
- Distinguished Fellow
- Research Fellow
- Visiting Fellow
Emeritus Professor
Professor Jan Seruga awarded on 9 September 2025
Professor Claire Wyatt-Smith awarded on 9 September 2025
Professor Peter Howard awarded on 10 October 2024
Professor Suzanne Kuys awarded on 10 October 2024
Professor Peter Wilson awarded on 10 October 2024
Professor Spencer Zifcak awarded on 10 October 2024
Professor Pauline Allen FAHA FBA awarded on 8 December 2022
Professor Tania Aspland FATEA awarded on 8 April 2020
Professor Michelle Campbell awarded on 22 April 2021
Professor Peter Carpenter awarded on 18 November 2004
Professor Judith Chapman AM awarded on 20 November 2014
Professor Doug Clarke awarded on 14 August 2018
Professor Phil Clarkson awarded on 19 March 2013
Professor John Coll AM awarded on 30 March 2006
Professor Greg Craven AO GCSG awarded on 6 August 2020 (effective 11 January 2021)
Professor Gail Crossley awarded on 20 October 2016
Professor Anne Cummins awarded on 11 April 2019
Professor Tony d'Arbon fms awarded on 17 August 2009
Professor Bernard Daffey awarded on 13 July 1995
Professor Michael Doyle awarded on 13 August 1998
Professor Peter Drake AM awarded on 9 October 1997
Professor Patrick Duignan awarded on 1 January 2008
Professor Muredach Dynan awarded on 18 November 2004
Professor Marie Emmitt awarded on 7 May 2015
Professor Jack Flanagan awarded on 24 November 2005
Professor Robert Gascoigne awarded on 7 May 2015
Professor Wolfgang Grichting awarded on 25 May 2000
Professor Margot Hillel OAM awarded on 6 August 2020
Professor Anne Hunt OAM FACE awarded on 7 May 2015
Professor Romina Jamieson-Proctor awarded on 28 April 2022
Professor Pamela Joyce (Deceased 2024) awarded on 24 July 1997
Professor Geoff Kiel awarded on 8 April 2020
Professor Thomas Martin awarded on 18 June 2013
Professor Morag McArthur awarded on 14 August 2018
Professor James McLaren awarded on 8 December 2022
Professor Gabrielle McMullen AM awarded on 16 September 2010
Professor Francis J Moloney sdb, AM awarded on 17 November 2008
Professor Janet Mooney awarded on 8 December 2021
Professor Marea Nicholson awarded October 2019
Professor John O'Gorman awarded on 1 January 2009
Professor Peter Rendell awarded on 8 April 2020
Mr Chris Sheargold awarded on 13 June 2012
Professor Peter Sheehan AO awarded on 1 February 2008
Professor Dan Stewart cfc AO awarded on 30 March 2006
Professor Shurlee Swain awarded on 15 August 2017
Professor Elizabeth Warren awarded on 1 July 2017
Professor Peter Wilson awarded on 1 January 2009
Professor Alexander Seeshing Yeung awarded on 14 December 2023
Adjunct Professor
Professor Fr Frank Brennan renewed to 1 March 2028 in recognition of his reputation nationally as a lawyer and priest with an outstanding record in the areas of social justice and human rights, especially in relation to Aboriginal Australians and refugees, and his willingness to continue collaboration with the Thomas More Law School and ACU.
Professor Gerard Carney awarded to 1 May 2028 in recognition of his reputation nationally as one of Australia's leading public law scholars and teachers, and in recognition of his support for and willingness to collaborate with the Thomas More Law School and ACU.
Mr Stephen Cornelissen renewed to 2 March 2028 in recognition of his leadership and invaluable support in aged care services in Victoria.
Professor Ian Coyle awarded to 1 May 2028 in recognition of his reputation nationally as one of Australia's leading expert witnesses in criminal and civil cases, and in recognition of his support for and willingness to collaborate with the Thomas More Law School and ACU.
Professor Scott Devenish awarded to 19 May 2029 in recognition of significant expertise in education and research for the discipline of paramedicine.
Professor Jeffrey Dunn AO renewed to 31 July 2027 in recognition of his leadership and research in the social behavioural aspects of cancer control, spanning the continuum of prevention, early detection, supportive care, and quality of life.
Professor George Edwards awarded to 10 July 2026 in recognition of his distinguished service to international human rights and to enhance the research and teaching work of the Thomas More Law School international human rights law.
Rev Dr Anthony Ekpo renewed to 1 March 2028 in recognition of his distinguished service to the Church. He is a distinguished Canon Law scholar with four important books and many articles that are published in Canon Law Journals of the highest quality. Father Anthony Ekpo will add lustre to the Law School and the Canon Law program.
Dr Daniel Fleming awarded to 17 December 2027 in recognition of his expertise in applied ethics in organisation and clinical contexts.
Ms Alanna Geary renewed to 1 March 2028 in recognition for her support of ACU nursing and midwifery programs, students, and graduates over many years.
Dr Susan Green awarded to 19 December 2027 in recognition of exceptional expertise in Social Work and Indigenous studies and her distinguished record of impactful research and scholarship.
Professor Simon Haines awarded to 17 October 2026 in recognition of his longstanding contribution to the humanities.
Professor Suzanne Hodgkin awarded to 30 October 2027 in recognition of excellence in Social Work research in the areas of ageing and homelessness.
Dr Shane Kelly renewed to 2 March 2028 in recognition of his significant contribution related to clinical placements and joint community engagement between ACU and Ramsay Health Care.
Professor Mark Lazenby awarded to 30 October 2027 in recognition of his international expertise on psychosocial -spiritual cancer care.
Mr Alan Lilly renewed to 17 July 2028 in recognition of his willingness to develop and enhance industry and sector relationships with ACU.
Ms Janine Loader renewed to 2 March 2028 in recognition of her significant contribution in undergraduate and postgraduate nursing courses and clinical models and her commitment to collaboration between the University and St Vincent's Private Hospital, Melbourne.
Ms Elizabeth (Libby) Lyons awarded to 1 May 2028 in recognition of her reputation nationally as director of the Federal Workplace Gender Equality Agency (the Agency, WGEA) where she brought the Agency and its work into the mainstream of Australian consciousness on key economics and human rights issues and in recognition of her support for, and willingness to collaborate with the Thomas More Law School and ACU.
Mr David McGuire awarded to 14 April 2028 in recognition of his substantial contribution to the employment of Australian Defence Force Veterans and active involvement in peak industry bodies that advance the employment of Veterans.
Ms Anna McFadgen awarded to 30 October 2027 in recognition of her leadership in healthcare and contribution to the strong partnership between ACU, the Nursing Research Institute and St Vincent's Health Network Sydney which facilitates links between education, research and clinical practice.
Professor Sharynne McLeod renewed to 31 October 2027 in recognition of her world-leading research activities and contributions to the mentoring and capacity building of staff within the School of Allied Health.
Dr Nicholas Morris awarded to 10 July 2026 in acknowledgement of his outstanding work as a leading development economist in the region.
Professor Amanda Nettelbeck awarded to 10 November 2026 for her contribution to promote and enhance collaboration with colleagues in the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences and the National School of Arts and Humanities, as well as her internationally esteemed scholarship of settler colonialism, colonial law, policing and colonial violence.
Ms Angela Nolan renewed to 21 June 2029 in recognition of her leadership in nursing and contribution to the strong partnership between ACU, the Nursing Research Institute and St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne which facilitates links between research, and clinical practice.
Professor Patricia O'Rourke renewed to 2 March 2028 in recognition of her significant contributions in maintaining a strong partnership with the University, as well as supporting new initiatives in clinical placement, joint research, and joint community engagement.
Professor Marina Papic awarded to 14 May 2028 in recognition of excellence in Early Childhood Education and contributions to ACU over a number of years.
The Honourable David Parsons SC awarded to 31 May 2028 in recognition of his reputation nationally as a distinguished, senior Legal Practitioner along with his willingness to collaborate with the Thomas More Law School and ACU.
The Honourable Peter Riordan KC awarded to 10 July 2026 in acknowledgement of an outstanding legal and judicial career, particularly in arbitration and commercial law.
Associate Professor Anthony Schembri renewed until 30 September 2026 in recognition of his leadership in healthcare and contribution to the strong partnership between ACU, the Nursing Research Institute and St Vincent's Health Network Sydney which facilitates links between education, research, and clinical practice.
Associate Professor Emma Tavender awarded to 28 May 2027 in recognition of her substantial intellectual input to student supervision and research collaboration in area of research (implementation science) of strategic important to ACU.
Mr Graham John Thomas QC awarded to 1 May 2028 in recognition of your reputation nationally as one of Australia's leading criminal lawyers, your extensive experience in Australian courts, along with your demonstrated willingness over the past decade to collaborate with the Thomas More Law School and ACU.
Professor William Forde Thompson Awarded to 10 November 2026 in recognition of his support in fostering collaboration with the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, as well as his well-established international reputation in the field of cognitive, emotional, social and cultural implications of music in wellbeing.
Professor David Watts awarded to 1 May 2028 in recognition of his reputation nationally as one of Australia's leading data protection experts with experience as a regulator, policy maker, public and private sector lawyer and leading the task force on Big Data and Open Data for the United Nations Special Rapporteur along with his willingness to collaborate with the Thomas More Law School and ACU.
The Honourable Judge Rangajeeva Wimalasena awarded to 17 June 2028 in recognition of substiantial judicial career spanning over two decades across three Commonwealth jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Professor John Zeleznikow awarded to 10 July 2026 in acknowledgement of his expertise in the use of artificial intelligence to enhance legal decision-making.
Dr Joanna Zubrzycki renewed to 17 May 2028 in recognition of substantial and ongoing contributions to social work research and practice, in particular, mission-driven, ethical research in culturally responsive social work and ongoing support of a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team in remote service delivery in an Aboriginal Controlled Health Centre in Wiluna in Western Australia.
Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann awarded to 12 December 2026 in recognition of his collaboration with the Institute for Positive Psychology Education in Australian Indigenous Endangered Languages, as well as his established international reputation in several fields, including language, well-being and health for Indigenous communities, and the creator of the trans-disciplinary field of Revitalistics.
Adjunct Research Fellow
Dr Robert Tomczak awarded to 27 January 2029 in recognition of his outstanding scholarly achievements in the history of Central Europe, intellectual and cultural exchanges, and educational history.
Honorary Professor
Dr Anne Benjamin renewed to 31 December 2026 in recognition of her continued contribution to Catholic education locally, nationally, and internationally.
Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick awarded to 25 August 2028 in recognition of her excellence as a leading scholar and influential historian of the post-war period, as well as for her exemplary and transformative scholarly achievements across multiple fields, including the history of the Soviet Union, migration, and the history of displaced persons.
Professor John Haldane awarded to October 2026 in acknowledgement of his outstanding thought leadership in Catholic education and major contributions to philosophical, ethical and social issues.
Professor Anita Heiss awarded to 5 July 2029 in acknowledgement of excellence in the field of Indigenous literature and sustained commitment to cultural advocacy and education.
His Excellency Dr Arturo Cabrera Hidalgo awarded to 29 June 2028 in recognition of a distinguished diplomatic career, extensive academic contributions in international law, human rights, strategic intelligence and a commitment to fostering international collaboration, global understanding, and ethical leadership, significantly enhancing ACU Canberra Campus' strategic visibility and community engagement.
Professor Holbrook awarded to 28 June 2029 in recognition of excellence in the field of Shakespearean and literary studies, as one of the leading scholars nationally and internally.
Dr Evelyn Hovenga awarded to 13 November 2026 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to research and internationally recognised leadership in health knowledge-oriented and interoperable digital health systems that support the health workforce to provide patience-focussed care, and to her significant contributions in advancing the Australian Catholic University digital health strategic agenda.
Professor Simon Kaplan awarded to 13 November 2026 in recognition of his internally acclaimed scholarly and professional accomplishments in relation to complex computer systems, technology strategy and product development as well as his willingness to support the University's commitment to enhance domestic and international research, industry collaboration and stakeholder relations aligned to Healthy Ageing.
Dr David T. Martin (B.Sci., M.Sci., PhD.) renewed to 31 December 2026 in recognition of outstanding service to elite sport in Australia and the USA. His contributions extend to ACU's research and teaching initiatives, raising ACU's profile internationally and within industry as a leader in sports science education, research and high-performance sport service provision.
Professor Helen McLaren awarded to 1 July 2029 in recognition of distinguished leadership of Social Work at ACU; ongoing contribution to research, doctoral supervision and mentorship of early-career researchers; and your active collaboration with ACU colleagues on competitive grant development.
Professor Christopher Ocker awarded to 13 May 2027 in recognition of his research and international reputation in the field of medieval history and theology, as well as your significant service to, and continuing interaction with, scholars in the Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry within ACU's Faculty of Theology and Philosophy.
Professor Deborah Plath awarded to 1 January 2028 in recognition of her contribution to the Social Work program at ACU, her expertise in Social Work education and sustained research, international engagement, and impact on consumer engagement and ongoing ACU research partnerships.
Professor Peter Renshaw renewed to 30 June 2028 in recognition of his world-leading expertise in sociocultural theories and educational research which addresses issues, such as student diversity, educational disadvantage, and equity.
Professor Theo van Leeuwen renewed to 31 December 2026 in recognition of his leadership in the field of social semiotics, in particular his development of social semiotic theories and methods for the analysis of multimodal communication, which have been seminal to internationally established and ongoing research into the multimodal literacies of the 21st Century.
Mr Timothy Whitehead awarded to 28 May 2027 in recognition of his significant contribution to the development of comprehensive collaboration between the University's SPRINT Research Institute and OrthoSports VIC Institute.
Dr Aan Eko Widiarto awarded to 23 April 2027 in recognition of his distinguished scholarship in Indonesian law, deep connection with ACU legal scholarship and collaboration in key research projects with the Australian Catholic University, particularly in relation to climate justice research.
Adjunct Associate Professor
Mr Daru Adianto awarded to 23 April 2027 in recognition of his distinguished scholarship in Indonesian law, deep connection with ACU legal scholarship and collaboration in key research projects wit he the Australian Catholic University, particularly in relation to climate justice research.
Associate Professor Michael Buchanan awarded to 8 December 2026 in recognition of his distinguished career contributing to ACU’s sector-leading Religious Education program, particularly in terms of his ongoing global research profile in this area; as well as his contribution to theologically informed religious education pedagogy.
Mr Phillip Duncan awarded to 1 May 2028 in recognition of his contribution to the migration industry and ACU.
Dr Mustafa Hashmi awarded to 31 July 2027 in recognition of a strong track record of theorising and applied research relating to the connection between Law and artificial intelligence and expert systems.
Associate Professor Parveen Kalliath awarded to 4 July 2027 for outstanding service to ACU in the discipline of social work which has been instrumental in the design of high-quality social work curriculum.
Ms Prischa Listingrum awarded to 27 April 2027 in recognition of her distinguished scholarship in Indonesian law, deep connection with ACU legal scholarship and collaboration in key research projects with the Australian Catholic University, particularly in relation to climate justice research.
Associate Professor Mary Macken-Horarik renewed to 10 December 2027 in recognition of her international reputation and scholarly expertise in the field of Senior Secondary English Curriculum.
Associate Professor Kenneth Smith awarded to 31 August 2026 in recognition of his work at the Australian Catholic University for over 35 years. Throughout this time, Associate Professor Smith has been a school leader, strong educator, and quality researcher. This appointment provides an opportunity for Associate Professor Smith to continue to work with PhD students. It is also recognition of his years of service to the University.
Honorary Fellow
Associate Professor Stephen Downs awarded to 10 July 2026 in recognition of his lifetime commitment to the project of interfaith relations and sustained support for this strategically important work at ACU.
Dr Duncan French renewed to 31 May 2029 in recognition of his contribution to student learning in ACU's High Performance Sport programs, and the establishment of an international partnership with the UFC Performance Institute which provides learning, teaching and research opportunities to both organisations.
Dr Shannon Gilmore-Kuziow awarded to 13 May 2027 in recognition of her research and publications in medieval and renaissance history and contribution to collaborative research in these areas.
Dr Brian Hoare renewed to 8 April 2029 in recognition of building engagement impact and research excellence in the field of cerebral palsy, and the preparation of quality graduates through placement opportunities within the ACU Clinics and his practice.
Dr Sandra Miles awarded to 31 March 2028 in recognition of her ongoing research collaboration between ACU and TPCH. As a leading international author on pressure injury prevention, her contribution contributes to positive outcomes for HDR students, improves patient care outcomes and prevents patient harm from hospitalisation.
Dr Lyza Norton awarded to 25 June 2028 in recognition of her extensive expertise in paediatric nutrition, eating disorder prevention and knowledge translation; as well as leadership in research, health service innovation, mentoring and supporting ACU's commitment to advancing evidence-based healthcare and improving community health outcomes.
Dr Sr Mary Nuttall rsm renewed to 16 March 2027 in recognition of her standing in the Sisters of Mercy congregational community maintaining the Mercy traditions, presence, and connections with Ballarat Campus, her maintenance of links between the campus and the regional communities it serves, and her contribution to the welfare of campus staff and students.
Dr Rapin Quinn renewed to 31 July 2027 in recognition of her substantial and sustained contribution to the interfaith and inter-religious dialogue initiatives of the University and the generosity of her family in sponsoring the Phayon Thonghau Eiamlapa Scholarship.
Dr Ann Rahmann renewed to 31 May 2027 in recognition of her significant and sustained contribution to the School of Allied Health and ACU. Dr Rahmann is a senior clinical and academic physiotherapist who has provided sustained leadership and contribution to the School of Allied Health at ACU, Brighton Rehabilitation Services and to the physiotherapy profession for more than 30 years.
Dr Serje Robidoux awarded to 15 March 2027 in recognition of his ongoing contribution in the ready and literacy fields both nationally and internationally, as well as his support in providing statistical analysis for the Australian Centre for Advancement and Literacy and the ARC Laureate Fellowship.
Dr Thorsten Scheiner awarded to 19 December 2027 in recognition of excellence in the field of teacher noticing and ongoing contributions to the ARC Discovery Award and Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education.
Rev Dr Michael Smith S.J awarded to 10 July 2026 in recognition of his substantial years of experience in the academic and practical training of spiritual directors, and of leadership in development of standards and accreditation in the field.
Rev David Strong S.J. awarded to 10 July 2026 in recognition of his contribution to research on the history of the Society of Jesus in Australia, and also to former Jesuit Missions in China in the 19th and 20th centuries, up until the Revolution.
Dr Richard Wade awarded to 10 July 2026 in acknowledgment of his ongoing commitment to support the work of the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy in the design of learning opportunities that support the decrees of the Plenary Council.
Honorary Research Fellow
Dr Ziwen Teuber awarded to 17 May 2029 in recognition of excellence in the field of educational psychology, wellbeing, and student flourishing.
Dr Natalie Tomas awarded to 30 April 2029 in acknowledgement of excellence in the field of social and cultural history of fifteenth and sixteenth century Florence, particularly in women and gender, the Medici family, female rule and letter writing.
Clinical Associate Professor
Mr Nathan Dart awarded to 29 November 2027 in recognition of his contributions to mental health nursing education and ongoing support of the ACU School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine.
Ms Cherie Franks renewed to 2 March 2028 in recognition of her ongoing commitment to the ACU TPCH partnership specifically the Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre and the ACU TPCH Clinical School (Nursing).
Ms Margaret Lazar awarded to 31 July 2024 in recognition of her leadership in allied health and contribution to the strong partnership between ACU, the Nursing Research Institute and St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, which facilitates links between research and clinical practice.
Ms Jade Murphy awarded to 12 July 2029 in recognition of important contributions to the management and expansion of the ACU/ St Vincent’s Hospital Clinical School and co-supervision duties in supporting the School’s and University’s research aims.
Dr Lil Vrklevski renewed to 31 May 2027 in recognition of her leadership in mental health, her collaboration with ACU and her contribution to the training of provisional psychologists in the Master of Psychology course.
Clinical Senior Research Fellow
Dr Lauren Christie awarded to 20 September 2026 in recognition of clinical expertise in allied health and collaborations with ACU and Nursing Research Institute on implementation science research projects focused on improving patient outcomes and health systems.
Clinical Fellow
Ms Darrelle Ahchay awarded to 1 March 2028 in recognition of her commitment to quality clinical placement experiences for ACU nursing students and her ongoing support of the ACU TPCH Clinical School (Nursing).
Mrs Elisabeth Black renewed to 9 July 2027 in recognition of her dedication to the practice development, education, and training of ACU nursing students at St Vincent's Health Network Sydney. In her role she continues to build the progressive interdisciplinary and collaborative relationship with ACU and the Network's clinical educators, facilitators, and academic staff.
Ms Tina Boric renewed to 2 March 2028 in recognition of her strong support for the ACU/TPCH Clinical School (Nursing), its students and graduates.
Mr Simon Byerley awarded to 16 December 2027 in recognition of his leadership of the Brown Nurses; contributions to nursing education and to the partnership between the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (North Sydney).
Mr Benjamin Dingle renewed to 1 June 2027 in recognition of his outstanding and sustained contribution to facilitating international community engagement and student learning for the Australian Catholic University Health Sciences.
Ms Julie Gawthorne renewed to 9 July 2027 in recognition of her clinical expertise in emergency care and collaborations with the Nursing Research Institute on implementation science research projects focused on improving patient outcomes and health systems.
Mr Peter Jones renewed to 1 October 2026 in recognition of his ongoing support of ACU and contribution towards a positive clinical experience for ACU nursing students.
Ms Natalie Rees awarded to 31 March 2028 in recognition of her commitment to the ACU School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine and her ongoing support of the ACU TPCH Clinical School (Nursing).
Ms Catherine Saddler renewed to 1 March 2028 in recognition of commitment to quality undergraduate nursing and midwifery education and ongoing support of the ACU School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (Brisbane).
Mr Victor Syquia renewed to 1 October 2026 in recognition of his commitment to student education through work integrated learning, research collaboration and the building of innovative and engaged partnerships, which enables social work student access to meaningful career pathways.
Distinguished Fellow
Dr Malcolm Mackerras AO renewed to 12 March 2029 in recognition of his significant contributions to public policy and to the analysis of democratic electoral systems in Australia.
Research Fellow
Dr Marie Atherton awarded to 13 November 2026 in recognition of her qualitative cross-cultural research in the discipline of speech pathology.
Dr Ching Shan Wan awarded to 29 November 2026 in recognition of expertise in dietetic and implementation science and collaborations with the Nursing Research Institute on health service research.
Visiting Fellow
Dr Amanda Burritt awarded to 21 June 2029 in recognition of significant contribution to the Worldviews Literacy Lab, fostering dialogue, understanding and inclusion through worldviews literacy, and her active research in history, with a particular focus on religious history, the history of ideas and visual culture.