Swinburne Sarawak appoints Professor John Wilson as new DVC and CEO
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus has announced the appointment of Prof John Wilson as its new deputy vicechancellor ( DVC) and chief executive officer (CEO).
In his remarks, Wilson said he has been working closely with the Sarawak campus for a number of years now and is pleased to be a part of its growth in an official capacity.
“In this position, I will continue the focus on delivering high-quality teaching and learning, industry-engaged research and preparing our graduates for careers of the future. Swinburne and the Sarawak government share the same vision of a limitless digital economy and with the support of all our stakeholders, I’m very confident Swinburne will continue to be a source of innovation and empowerment for all,” he said in a press statement.
Wilson holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Monash University, a Master of Science from the University of California (Berkeley) and a PhD from the University of Melbourne. Combining his substantial experience in the academic field and more than a decade in industry as a consulting engineer, Wilson focuses on teaching and research with real-world application.
Prior to joining Swinburne Sarawak, Wilson was the pro vice- chancellor (academic strategy implementation) and executive dean for the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia.
Armed with extensive leadership experience in managing individual projects for clients in industry and managing a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) faculty, Wilson has demonstrated skills in strategic planning and business operations and performance, covering areas such as academic standards; financial management; people and change management; staffi ng and resourcing; and infrastructure management.
As a Fellow of Institution of Engineers Australia and a chartered and registered professional engineer, his area of expertise includes structural systems, earthquake engineering and civil infrastructure.
Currently, Wilson holds various professional designations as the Chair of the Australian Council of Engineering Deans; chairman of Australia Standards BD/6/11 Earthquake Loading Standard; committee member of ACI 3017 – Chimney Earthquake Specialist; and co- editor of Australian Journal of Structural Engineering.
In the past, he was the Victorian Division Chairman of Engineers Australia; spokesperson for Victorian Infrastructure Report Cards; chairman of judges for the Victorian Engineering Excellence Awards; and president of Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.
Wilson is the past joint recipient of four Chapman Medals, awarded by the Board of the College of Structural Engineers for the best paper in structural engineering, as well as one Warren Medal – an annual award presented by the Civil College of Engineers Australia for the best paper in the discipline of civil engineering.
For more information about Swinburne Sarawak, email Marcella Gider at mgider@ swinburne.edu.my or visit the university’s website www. swinburne.edu.my, Facebook page (@ swinburnesarawak), Twitter page (@ Swinburne_ Swk) or YouTube channel (Swinburne Sarawak).