Carolyn Ramsey

Experienced Project Management & Partnership Leader in Higher Education and Research

I specialise in managing complex, cross-disciplinary projects and fostering strategic partnerships. My diverse background spans the medical device, Defense, not-for-profit, and international development sectors, where I bring a unique perspective to innovation and results-oriented project management.

Recently, I led the Centre for Advanced Defence Research in Robotics and Autonomous Systems at the University of Adelaide, as well as the Australia-China Centre for Personal Health Technologies at Flinders University. In these roles, I developed and executed high-impact research initiatives that advanced industry partnerships and delivered measurable outcomes in cutting-edge fields.

Currently, as the Manager of the Medical Device Research Institute, I oversee research efforts to drive technological advancement and collaboration within the medical device sector. My experience enables me to bridge academia and industry, creating opportunities for innovation and growth.