Allison Kealy

Allison Kealy is an experienced leader in the fields of precision measurement and geospatial science, currently serving as Theme Leader for Precision Measurement at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science since January 2025. In this role, Allison investigates innovative navigation solutions that can operate independently of traditional satellite systems. Additionally, Allison holds the position of Director at Swinburne University of Technology and previously served as Executive Director of Surveying and Spatial at the Department of Transport and Planning. Prior roles include Research Capability Coordinator and Research Director at SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre, Deputy Director at Sir Lawrence Wackett Centre, and Professor at RMIT University. Before this, Allison was an Associate Professor at The University of Melbourne for nearly two decades.