Event | Defence Human Sciences Symposium 2024
The Defence Human Sciences Symposium (DHSS) is the principal Australian forum for those interested in the application of human sciences research to enhance Defence capability. DHSS 2024 will be co-hosted by Deakin University and the Department of Defence. It will be held from 02-04 December at Deakin University Downtown (Melbourne CBD).
The theme for DHSS 2024 is “Driving Asymmetric Advantage through Human Sciences”. Defence’s Science and Technology Strategy 2030 and the National Defence Strategy 2024 highlight the importance of delivering impact and a capability edge through innovation. Great ideas will be transformed into innovative solutions, through national and international partnerships between Defence, academia, and industry. DHSS 2024 will provide a forum for delegates from academia, industry, and Defence to showcase human sciences, health and performance research and how its impact on Defence capability can be accelerated.
Registrations are now OPEN!
Registration are now open, please register here.
Submission requirements
Call for abstract submissions has closed.
The Scientific review committee will consider submissions describing theoretical and applied research, as well as discussion papers, and papers describing work-in-progress. All Defence co-authored submissions should be classified no higher than OFFICIAL, Public Release.
The focus for DHSS is applied human sciences research with the potential to enhance Defence capability. Submissions that address the symposium’s theme of “Driving Asymmetric Advantage through Human Sciences” will be prioritised. Abstracts will be evaluated on their Defence relevance and practical implications as well as their overall quality. That is, based on the study findings (or anticipated findings), why should this research be of interest to Defence, and what might Defence change or do differently? Abstracts that fail to articulate Defence relevance and practical implications, or are not of sufficient quality are unlikely to be accepted.
Preliminary program
DHSS 2024 is an in-person program held over three days and will cover a range of topics by a diverse range of speakers.
Defence Operational Domains
- Space
- Information and Cyber
- Maritime
- Land
- Air
Defence Focus Areas
- Enhanced human performance
- Future Technologies
- Human Biotechnology
- Autonomous Systems
- Individual and Team Performance
- Training and Education
- Support to Operations
- Health, Wellbeing and Resilience
- Operating in Contested Environments (including information, cyber, and CBRN)
Human Performance
- Anthropometry and Biomechanics
- Cognitive enhancement and augmentation
- Cognition (perception to decision making)
- Food and Nutrition
- Physical Augmentation (assistive technology)
- Physiology
Methodologies
- Ethics
- Measurement and Metrics
- Modelling and Simulation
- Multidisciplinary Research
- Tools and Techniques
- Human Sciences Research during the COVID-19 pandemic
Human Systems Analysis
- Ergonomics and Human Systems Engineering
- Human Systems Integration
Organisational Effectiveness
- Health and Safety
- Organisational Culture
- Personnel Selection and Retention
Contacts
If you have any questions about DHSS 2024 abstract submissions or future events, please email QFGT.QUFF@qrsrapr.tbi.nh
DHSS 2024 Organising Committee
|
Name |
Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Georgina Fatouros | Deakin University Events Management Services |
| Jess Holmes | Deakin University Events Management Services |
| Dr Denise Linnane | DSTG, Department of Defence |
| Dr Luana Main | Deakin University |
| Jodi Morgan | Deakin University Events Management Services |
| Stephen Pond | DSTG, Department of Defence |
| Dr Chris Shanahan | DSTG, Department of Defence |
| Dr Chris Stanton | DSTG, Department of Defence |
| Dr Martin Stebbing | DSTG, Department of Defence |
DHSS 2024 Scientific Committee
|
Name |
Institution |
|---|---|
| Prof. Siobhain Banks | University of South Australia |
| Prof. David Bishop | Victoria University |
| Prof. Ina Bornkessel-Schlesewsky | University of South Australia |
| Prof. Matt Cooke | La Trobe University |
| Dr Amanda Douglas | Deakin University / University of Melbourne |
| Prof Karina Jorritsama | Curtin University |
| Dr Denise Linnane | Defence Science Technology Group |
| Prof. Shayne Loft | University of Western Australia |
| Dr Rena Logothetis | Deakin University |
| Assoc. Prof. Luana Main | Deakin University |
| Dr Kane Middleton | La Trobe University |
| Stephen Pond | Defence Science Technology Group |
| Dr Peter Schumacher | University of South Australia |
| Dr Chris Shanahan | Defence Science Technology Group |
| Dr Chris Stanton | Defence Science Technology Group |
| Dr Martin Stebbing | Defence Science Technology Group |
| MAJ Emma Williams | Australian Defence Force / University of Canberra |
| Dr Crystal Yates | University of South Australia |
