Vice-Chancellor's Professorial Research Fellows

Vice-Chancellor's Professorial Research Fellows

Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Research Fellows are internationally recognised experts in their field with exceptional research and leadership track records.

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The Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Research Fellowships is a competitive scheme advertised internationally on an annual basis.

Applicants are selected on the basis of their leadership, exceptional track record and international recognition for undertaking high quality research in one of RMIT's research priority areas.

2024 Vice-Chancellor's Professorial Research Fellow

Professor Evangelos Pappas

STEM | Health & Biomedical Sciences

Evangelos Pappas is RMIT’s inaugural Professorial Research Fellow, director of the MedTech Research and Innovation Hub and Professor of Musculoskeletal Health. His research utilises epidemiological, biomechanical and clinical tools for preventing and treating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injuries. He has presented his work at conferences and invited lectures nationally and internationally. Intramural and extramural grants have consistently funded his research, which has resulted in >150 peer-reviewed publications and >9,000 citations.

Evangelos received his PhD at New York University and held academic positions at Long Island University-Brooklyn, the University of Sydney, and the University of Wollongong before joining RMIT.

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Vice-Chancellor's Principal Research Fellows

Vice-Chancellor’s Principal Research Fellows are internationally recognised experts in their field with excellent research track records.

Vice-Chancellor's Senior Research Fellows

Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellows are internationally recognised experts in their field with excellent research track records.

Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellows

Our Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellows are nationally recognised for their research contributions and establishing strong research track records through quality research outputs.

Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellows

Our Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship awardees are emerging researchers who are building their research careers following the completion of their PhD.

Interested in becoming a RMIT research fellow?

Follow the link below to view the RMIT Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowships page where you'll find information on application dates and how to apply.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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