Our people
Our team comprises world-class academics and researchers in the fields of engineering, project management and computer science, with strong industry connections and a passion for educational excellence.
Faculty leadership
Professor Hesham El Gamal
Dean
An information theorist by training, Professor Hesham El Gamal is widely regarded for his work in wireless communications, among the academic community as well as the entrepreneurial and business sectors, for having led 16 US patents, co-founding a successful start-up and influencing wireless standards.
Professor El Gamal obtained a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland and was a key figure in delivering the global aspirations of Ohio State University as the Chair of the Electrical and Computer (ECE) Department and was the Founding Academic Director of the Institute of CyberSecurity and Digital Trust.
During his tenure as Deputy Dean of the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Engineering, Professor El Gamal helped lead the revitalisation of the Faculty’s academic confirmation process and criteria, launched a new mentorship program and introduced a new process for School External Academic Reviews.
Professor Professor Kalina Yacef
Acting Deputy Dean
Associate Dean (Research Education)
Professor Liyong Tong
School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Professor Wei Chen
School of Biomedical Engineering
Professor Kourosh Kalantar Zadeh
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Professor Stuart Khan
School of Civil Engineering
Professor Joachim Gudmundsson
School of Computer Science
Professor Sri Parameswaran
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Associate Professor Nader Naderpajouh
School of Project Management
Ms Shari Lee
Faculty General Manager
Professor Tim Wilkinson
Associate Dean, Student Life
Professor Ken Tye Yong
Associate Dean, External Engagement
Professor Teng Joon Lim
Associate Dean, Education
Professor Ali Abbas
Acting Associate Dean, Research Management
Associate Professor Tom Goldfinch
Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning
Mr Rajah Varatharajah
Associate Director of Finance
Executive Assistant to the Dean
engineering.deanea@sydney.edu.au
Our researchers
Please find a researcher (academic profiles) or refer to the staff directory for contact information.
To find out more about our research expertise or find a researcher associated with a particular project or centre, please visit our research section.