Professor Rod Hill - Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement and Commercialisation)

As the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement and Commercialisation), Professor Rod Hill is responsible for:

  • oversight of the University's business development
  • strategic alliances
  • technology transfer
  • intellectual property management
  • commercialisation.

Professional background

Professor Hill took up his current position at Monash University in 2007.

Previously, he was the Group Executive for CSIRO's Manufacturing, Materials and Minerals (MMM) Group of Divisions. The MMM Group contained the core of CSIRO's research focus in the materials, manufacturing, minerals, mining, chemicals and health sectors.

Prior to this role, Professor Hill oversaw CSIRO's Corporate Business Development function.

Academic interests

He has published more than 100 papers in scientific literature and in 1991 was awarded a Doctor of Science from the University of Adelaide for his contributions to crystal chemistry.

The mineral hillite was named after him in 2003.

Portfolio

Contact

Telephone: +61 3 9905 9915
Fax: +61 3 9905 9911
Email: industryengagement@adm.monash.edu.au