Hamish Alistair Campbell
Muirhead,Australia
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Charles Darwin University, excelling in strategic leadership and aviation compliance. Proven track record in developing innovative research strategies and fostering industry partnerships, enhancing team performance and driving business development initiatives. Adept at mentorship and conflict resolution, committed to advancing the field of autonomous systems in North Australia.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of North Australia for Autonomous Systems
Charles Darwin University
, Australia
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Leads a large team dedicated to improving the environment, livelihoods and economy of the people of North Australia through the safe adoption of emerging aviation technologies.
- Leads a large team dedicated to improving the environment, livelihoods and economy of the people of North Australia through the safe adoption of emerging aviation technologies.
Professor of Spatial Science, College of Engineering, IT & Environment
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, Australia
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Develops research strategy, education and training. This includes the development and delivery of the Certificate III Aviation Remote Pilot, which includes the Remote Pilot License.
- Develops research strategy, education and training. This includes the development and delivery of the Certificate III Aviation Remote Pilot, which includes the Remote Pilot License.
Associate Dean of Research for Faculty Science & Technology
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, Australia
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Develop and lead research strategy, integrity and industry partnerships for the Engineering, IT and science faculty (90 academic staff).
- Develop and lead research strategy, integrity and industry partnerships for the Engineering, IT and science faculty (90 academic staff).
Discipline Chair, College of Engineering, IT & Environment
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, Australia
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Manage a team of 18 academic staff and 12 professional staff.
- Manage a team of 18 academic staff and 12 professional staff.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy of Science -
The University of Plymouth
Devon, U.K.01.2001
Research Assistant -
The University of Plymouth
Devon, U.K.01.1998
Bachelor of Science (Honours) -
The University of Dundee
Scotland, U.K.01.1996
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Aviation compliance
- Business development
- Financial management
- Team building
- Mentorship
- Negotiation
- Conflict resolution
- Market analysis
- Competitive strategy
- Outreach and communication
Publications
- Background-Masked Lightweight Approach for Pear Leaf Disease Recognition, IEEE Access, 2025, 13, 133668–133680, 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3593413
- Emerging Research Topics in Drone Healthcare Delivery, Drones, 2024, 8, 258, 10.3390/drones8060258
- Flexural Properties of Additively Manufactured Continuous Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Polymers after Exposure to Elevated Temperatures, Composites Communications, 2025, 54, 10.1016/j.coco.2025.102279
- Drone-Assisted Surveillance for Effective Forest Conservation: A Case Study in Australia’s Daintree Rainforest, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2024, 11, 31167–31179, 10.1109/JIOT.2024.3419710
- Robust Control of Quadrotor with Online Unknown Disturbances Rejection Approach via Machine Learning, 1st International Conference on Advanced Robotics, Control, and Artificial Intelligence, 2025, Germany, 671–690
- Aerial Drone Surveys with Biotelemetry Data Validates Wildlife Detection Probabilities, Frontiers in Conservation Science, 2023, 4, 1–12, 10.3389/fcosc.2023.1203736
- Uncrewed Surface Vessel Technological Diffusion Depends on Cross-Sectoral Investment in Open-Ocean Archetypes: A Systematic Review of USV Applications and Drivers, Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022, 8
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/23/74
Speaking Engagements
- TEDx Darwin, 2025, Drones: Bridging the gap between technology and tradition
- AAUS Advanced Air Mobility Summit, 2024, Gold Coast, Integrating drones into Remote Community Health care in Australia
- Defence Science Technology Group, 2024, Brisbane, Challenges and Opportunities for Long-Range UAS development in North Australia
- Centre for Defence Research, 2024, Adelaide, Applying UAVs for Defence in a North Australian Context
- Accelerating the Future, 2024, Darwin, Accelerating Northern Territory’s future with Autonomous Aircraft
Timeline
Director of North Australia for Autonomous Systems
Charles Darwin University
01.2022 - Current
Professor of Spatial Science, College of Engineering, IT & Environment
Charles Darwin University
01.2021 - Current
Associate Dean of Research for Faculty Science & Technology
Charles Darwin University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Discipline Chair, College of Engineering, IT & Environment
Charles Darwin University
01.2018 - 01.2020
Doctor of Philosophy of Science -
The University of Plymouth
Research Assistant -
The University of Plymouth
Bachelor of Science (Honours) -
The University of Dundee
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