Macquarie University has appointed Professor Samuel Muller as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, following a highly competitive search that attracted strong interest from across Australia.
Professor Muller has served in the role over the past year and will now continue to lead one of the University's largest and most research-intensive faculties.
Professor Muller will continue to lead the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Vice-Chancellor Professor S Bruce Dowton said the appointment reflects Professor Muller's strong leadership and the confidence the University has in his vision for the Faculty.
"Sam has provided outstanding leadership to the Faculty over the past year," Professor Dowton said.
"His leadership has been characterised by transparency, collaboration and integrity, alongside a long-standing commitment to equity and inclusion.
"I congratulate Sam on his well-deserved appointment and look forward to his continued contribution to the Faculty and to the University's Executive Group."
Professor Muller is an internationally-recognised statistician and higher education leader, known for his work in statistical modelling, data science and interdisciplinary research. He holds a PhD in mathematics from the University of Bern and has built a distinguished academic career spanning research, teaching and university leadership.
He is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association and an elected member of the International Statistical Institute, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Statistics.
Under his leadership, the Faculty of Science and Engineering has continued to strengthen its research performance and strategic direction while fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion across its schools and research centres.
Professor Muller said he was honoured to continue serving the Faculty and the broader University community.
"Macquarie's Faculty of Science and Engineering is home to an extraordinary community of researchers, educators and professional staff who are passionate about discovery and innovation," Professor Muller said.
"I look forward to continuing our work together to advance world-leading research, strengthen partnerships with industry and government, and ensure our students are equipped to solve the complex challenges facing society."
The Faculty of Science and Engineering plays a central role in the University's research and education mission, bringing together leading expertise across computing, engineering, mathematical and physical sciences, natural sciences and applied biosciences.
Professor Muller will continue to work closely with colleagues across the University's Executive Group to strengthen research impact, enhance teaching and learning, and build new partnerships that support innovation and societal benefit.
"Having chosen Macquarie over other institutions because of its dedication to students – particularly first-in-family students – I am driven by the belief that science and engineering education can transform lives, just as my own was transformed," Professor Muller said.
"At the same time, I am committed to ensuring our research helps solve the challenges that matter the most to Australia and the world – from digital frontiers and intelligent systems, to sustainable technologies, planetary health and bioengineering innovations – with a clear ambition to deliver research outcomes that reach patients, communities and the planet."
