About Defence and Security Institute

The Defence and Security Institute (DSI) – Strengthening Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities through impactful research and partnerships.

DSI stays abreast of the nation’s defence and security research needs, understands and guides the University’s broad defence and security capabilities, informs the development of educational programs for an evolving future workforce, manages and builds defence related partnerships, and works to ensure that administrative processes are appropriate and fit for purpose. 

We work closely with key stakeholders to identify and facilitate long term strategic partnerships and transition research into product and practice. These partnerships help to achieve national security goals and the development of world leading capabilities and industry in South Australia.

The Defence and Security Institute governance 

At DSI, we have expertise across defence, security, business development, commercialisation, legal and security compliance processes.

We work closely with teams across the university to ensure the full spectrum of the University’s capabilities are easily accessible to our partners.

Executive Team

Professor Michael Webb – Executive Director

Dr Scott Willoughby – Chief Security Officer 

Mr Andy Hondrez – Defence and National Security Advisor Ms Jennifer Burgess – Project Director, Australian Defence Technologies Academy

Mr Gregory Davis – interim Institute Manager