Dr Giselle Rampersad is a Professor in Innovation in the College of Science and Engineering at Flinders University. She is currently the Director for the award winning Diploma of Digital Technologies. Under her leadership, it received national recognition, winning the Australian Defence Industry Award for the Training and Mentorship Program of the Year in 2020, by Defence Connect. The program is currently undertaken by employees from BAE Systems Australia, SMEs and teachers.

She runs the Women in STEM Digital Upskilling program and the Undergraduate Certificate in industry 4.0 for veterans, industry and Flinders students.

She leads various major defence research projects with BAE Systems and Naval Group.

She has an interdisciplinary educational background including a PhD in Innovation and Technology Management (Adelaide University, Australia) and an MSc in Internet Systems and e-Business (Durham University, UK). Her primary research area is in innovation and technology management, with a particular emphasis on devising strategies for firms in managing innovation and developing policies with governments in building innovation capacity. A key part of her research includes industry 4.0, digital transformation and human factors in the adoption of disruptive technologies, including autonomous technologies. Hear a podcast on her research.

Giselle has industry experience in several sectors such as defence, ICT, renewable energy and medical technologies as well as academic experience as she held various positions, namely, Director for the Work Integrated Learning Program for innovation, science, IT and engineering students (2009-2014); Coordinator for several Master and Bachelor Degree Programs in Innovation (2009-2015); founding member of the Advisory Board for Venture Dorm (a program that fosters regional start-ups) (2012); and Lecturer in innovation management, innovation in medical devices and project management (2005-present).