UniSC academics Professor of Human Factors Paul Salmon and Associate Professor of Accounting Tak Yan Leung are ranked in The Australian’s annual Research magazine, released overnight.

The magazine lists the country’s top 250 researchers across eight major disciplines, with impact scores based on quality and quantity of research.

Under the broad category of Engineering and Computer Science, Professor Salmon is the national leader in Quality and Reliability. It is his fifth year in a row on the list.

The founder of UniSC’s Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems research centre has spent 23 years applying Human Factors and systems science to optimise behaviour and safety in areas such as road, rail, aviation, defence, sport and outdoor recreation, healthcare, and disaster response.

Professor Salmon currently leads major programs of research focused on AI safety, reducing road trauma, and the management of global risks.

In the Business, Economic and Management category, Dr Leung leads the nation in Strategic Management.

Her work includes corporate governance, audit pricing, reporting on ESG (Environment, Social and Governance), and executive compensation.

She co-wrote a book released in July called How to manage and survive during a global crisis: Lessons for managers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

It examined major differences in national and organisational responses to the pandemic across various countries and made policy recommendations for future managers and governments.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Ross Young said Professor Salmon and Dr Leung reflected the excellence and originality of research undertaken at UniSC.

“Their findings are having substantial impact locally, nationally and globally in improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency to ensure healthier people and a healthier planet,” Professor Young said.