2026 Centre Fellows
The Centre is pleased to announce its incoming cohort of 2026 Fellows, a distinguished group of thought leaders with expertise across defence, resources, energy and foreign policy. These Fellows bring a wealth of knowledge and a shared commitment to strengthening Australia’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific at a pivotal moment for the region.
Throughout the year, our Fellows will play a central role in supporting the Centre’s work, offering informed perspectives and analysis, and contributing to our events, publications and strategic initiatives.
We look forward to the year ahead as we work with this exceptional group to deepen understanding and drive constructive dialogue on Indo-Pacific issues.
Learn more about the members of our 2026 Fellows cohort by exploring their profiles below.
Daein Cha
Senior Research Adviser
(Energy)
Dr Pia Dannhauer
Senior Research Fellow
(Southeast Asia
& Indo-Pacific Security)
Jasmin Diab
Senior Research Adviser
(Nuclear Technologies)
Dr Andrew Dowse AO
Principal Research Adviser (Defence and Security Strategy)
Alana Ford
Senior Research and Program Fellow (Cyber and Technology)
Jisoo Kim
Senior Research Fellow (AI and Emerging Technologies)
Sarah Leary
Senior Research Adviser
(First Nations Foreign Policy)
Aaron Magunna
Associate Research Fellow (Economic Security)
Andrew Pickford
Principal Research Adviser
(Resources and Infrastructure)
Paula Rogers
Principal Program Adviser (International Partnerships and Engagement)