Dr Stefan Hajkowicz
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Chief Research Consultant
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Biography
Stefan Hajkowicz is a principal scientist in strategy and foresight at CSIRO. This role involves translational research which bridges the gap between scientific knowledge and its application in industry. Stefan also works as the Data61 Sector Lead for Digital Services. This sector is concerned with supporting data driven decision making, supporting the growth and development of the digital economy in cities and regions. During his CSIRO career he has delivered hundreds of research and consulting projects to industry and government clients. In recent times he led the development of Australia's national artificial intelligence roadmap and ethics framework. Stefan has a doctorate in geography from the University of Queensland and a graduate diploma in economics from the University of New England. He has been appointed to professional foresight groups at the OECD and World Economic Forum. He is a world leading expert on multiple criteria decision analysis and has authored many research papers on the topic. His book “Global Megatrends” is a CSIRO Publishing best-seller. He has over 5,100 citations on Google Scholar, and over 100 publications, in the fields of foresight, strategy, decision theory and economic geography.
Professional Areas
Current Roles
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Senior Principal Scientist
Data driven strategy and foresight -
Sector Lead
Digital services
Academic Qualifications
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2003
Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
The University of New England -
2000
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography
The University of Queensland -
1996
Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours)
The University of Queensland
Professional Experiences
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1999-2002
Post doctoral research scientist
CSIRO Land and Water -
2002-2005
Research scientist
CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems -
2007-2008
Research Group Leader
CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems -
2008-2009
Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems -
2008-2009
Theme Leader, Sustainable Regional Development
CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems -
2009-2012
Alliance Director, Human Services Delivery Research Alliance (Centrelink and CSIRO)
CSIRO Mathematics and Information Sciences -
2012-2014
Theme Leader - CSIRO Futures
CSIRO Mathematics and Information Sciences -
2014-2015
Associate, Melbourne Business School, Mt Eliza Executive Education
University of Melbourne -
2015-2016
Senior Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO Digital Productivity -
2016-2022
Research Group Leader - Strategic Insights
CSIRO Data61 -
2022-Ongoing
Sector Lead - Digital Services
CSIRO Data61