History
In 1993 while doing his Honours degree in Astrophysics/Optics, Shane had his first serious taste of science communication broadcasting on 3RRR in Melbourne. Although already an accomplished presenter, successfully leading the RRR science team enabled him to fine tune his communication and production skills. Shane has interviewed 1000s of researchers including Jane Goodall and Apollo astronaut Captain Gene Cernan.
Outside of the studio Shane has given hundreds of workshops and seminars on communication, feedback, time management and strategy. Shane has also provided career coaching - ranging from early career researchers to senior executives.
Since 1999 Shane has successfully run his own company, The Innovation Group Pty Ltd. Initially focused on Commercialisation of research, the company is now the leading supplier of Atomic Force Microscopes in Australia and New Zealand - an accolade it has held for almost two decades.
Between 1998 and 2008 Shane worked as a Physicist at the University of Melbourne, successfully acquiring some $10m in grants over a 10 year period and publishing some 80 papers. Between 2005 and 2008 Shane established and led Quantum Communications Victoria (QCV), a $9m program to commercialise Australia’s first export based on Quantum Physics.
After completing the QCV work, Shane took on the role of Principal Strategy Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Professor Glyn Davis. Whilst working with Glyn he successfully rewrote the strategy for the University of Melbourne and led the review of the Victorian College of the Arts. In 2011Shane moved to the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences to lead strategy for the Dean Professor James Angus and establish the Melbourne Academic Centre for Health - a collaboration between the University and 17 health and research organisations.
Shane is currently the CEO of Little Big Steps - a cancer charity focussed on support for children undergoing treatment.
Shane is an accomplished speaker, executive coach, workshop facilitator, MC, and strategist with a passion for science and communication. Shane also has extensive expertise in supporting people with grant applications.
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