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5.05/4/2026

Always approachable and supportive.

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About Paul

Professor Paul Roe is a prominent figure in science and engineering, particularly in computer science and ecoacoustics. He obtained his MEng degree from the University of York in 1987 and his PhD from the University of Glasgow in 1991. Currently, he serves as Dean of Research at James Cook University, where he oversees research infrastructure and research engagement across the institution. Prior to this role, Roe was a full professor in the Faculty of Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia, and Head of the School of Computer Science. During his tenure at QUT, he founded and led the Microsoft-QUT eResearch Centre, a key collaboration between the Queensland State Government, Microsoft Research, and QUT, aimed at developing smart tools for eResearch applications.