NCI Staff

Sean Smith commenced as Director of the NCI in January 2018 and is conjointly Professor of Computational Nanomaterials Science and Technology at ANU. He has extensive theoretical and computational research experience in chemistry, nanomaterials and nano-bio science and technology.

Allan Williams has been the Deputy Director responsible for Innovative Compute Environments (previously named Associate Director for Services and Technology) at the National Computational Infrastructure since 2013. He is responsible for the delivery of both high-quality and innovative integrated research infrastructure services supporting Australia’s leading researchers.

Dr Ben Evans is NCI’s Deputy Director for HPC and Data Innovation/Chief Scientist (previously named Associate Director for Research Engagement and Initiatives). He is responsible for driving innovation in future HPC and data-driven science with NCI major collaborators in prioritised strategic activities, including NCI’s partners, research communities, and national and international collaborators.

Dr Jingbo Wang is NCI’s Deputy Director for Business Development and User Engagement. She joined NCI in 2014 with extensive experience in data sciences and user/stakeholder engagement. She is responsible for NCI’s business development agenda, contracts management, building community and retaining relationships with NCI’s strategic plan and priorities.