Our people

Researcher and PhD student in a lab

Discover the DSI research team

The Defence and Security Institute team has 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.


Leadership team

Professor Michael Webb

Director Defence and Security Institute
Email: m.webb@adelaide.edu.au

Professor Michael Webb
Mr Gregory Davis

Interim Institute Manager

Mr Gregory Davis
Ms Valarie Moris

Senior Business Manager

Ms Valarie Moris
Ms Sarah Keany

Centre Manager (CADR-RAS)

Ms Sarah Keany

Research partners

Our University research partners will be updated and available in 2026.

Contact us

Defence and Security Institute

Location

Location
Defence and Security Institute
Adelaide University
North Terrace, City Campus, Adelaide SA 5000

Email

Email: defence@adelaide.edu.au