As Chief Operating Officer Dr Tich-Lam Nguyen managed FLEET’s operations and its business team. She was responsible for the Centre’s financial and operational effectiveness and the oversight of activities contributing to the development and delivery of its strategic goals. Tich-Lam brings a dynamic approach to higher education and research management, guided by the mantra of making small differences, and she is driven by her passion for innovative collaboration to create impactful opportunities. With over a decade of experience in the higher education sector, Tich-Lam has adeptly served as a research centre manager and researcher in the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology areas. Holding a PhD in Chemistry and a Master of Management, she brings extensive knowledge and experience in navigating the complex interdisciplinary landscape. Prior to Joining FLEET in 2017, she was the Research Centre Manager for the Monash Centre for Atomically Thin Materials and an academic at the University of Melbourne. FLEET Executive Committee 2017-2024.