Meet the
Conference Organising Team
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Professor Ros Cameron
Director, Centre for Organisational Change and Agility
Torrens University Australia
Professor Roslyn Cameron is Director of the Centre for Organisational Change and Agility (COCA) at Torrens University Australia. She was a founder and Co-Convenor of the Mixed Methods ResearchSpecial Interest Group (SIG) of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) from 2011-2024, and a past Board Member of the Mixed Methods International Research Association(MMIRA).
She is the co-editor of the first Handbook on Mixed Method Research in Business and Management (2023)and is on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Mixed Methods Research(JMMR). She is also currently a member of the European Academy of Management’s (EURAM) SIG12: Research Methods & Research Practice and a member of the IMISCOE Standing Committee: Methodological Approaches and Tools in Migration Research.
Ros is a Fellow of the Australian Human Resources Institute (FAHRI) and a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) Research Advisory Panel. Prior to joining academia, Ros was a Senior HR Consultant working in Australia, the Middle East, and Fiji Islands. She has been the recipient of several large-scale workforce development research grants in skilled migration, coaching and mentoring, and skills recognition and an array of smaller scale research grants related to attraction and retention of regional workforces, self-managed teams, support for rural women’s entrepreneurial activities, work readiness/employability, and future skilling/future of work, totalling $1.9m. She has over 100 publications.
ros.cameron@torrens.edu.au
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CHAIR SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Associate Professor Heinz Hermann
Torrens University Australia
Associate Professor Heinz Herrmann is a member of Torrens University Australia’s Centre for Organisational Change & Agility (COCA) and Adjunct Professor at the Australian Graduate School of Leadership (AGSL). His expertise spans business and management broadly, responsible artificial intelligence (AI), and mixed methods research (MMR). Heinz’s contributions to MMR include devising the Systematic Science Mapping Framework (for large-scale systematic literature reviews with MMR) and advancing AI-supported MMR ethics, published in both the Handbook of Mixed Methods Research in Business and Management and The Sage Handbook of Mixed Methods Research Designs.
CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
Dominika Ohana
Senior Lecturer, Business School, Brisbane Campus
Torrens University Australia
Dominika Ohana is a Senior Lecturer at the Business Faculty of Torrens University in Australia. She is strongly committed to inclusive, practice-informed education and research. She teaches Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) industry-based subjects. She is also a member and a PhD Candidate at the Centre for Organisational Change & Agility (COCA), where she uses mixed-methods research to study highly skilled migrants and their employment outcomes. With extensive experience in senior leadership, business operations, and customer experience across diverse industries and higher education in both Australia and Europe, Dominika offers students and migrants authentic, practice-based insights that equip them for success in today’s labour markets.
Beyond her academic role, Dominika serves as Head of Education and Research at the Polish Australian Chamber of Commerce and a founding member of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Sydney, Australia.
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Professor Ros Cameron
Director, Centre for Organisational Change and Agility
Torrens University Australia
Professor Roslyn Cameron is Director of the Centre for Organisational Change and Agility (COCA) at Torrens University Australia. She was a founder and Co-Convenor of the Mixed Methods ResearchSpecial Interest Group (SIG) of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) from 2011-2024, and a past Board Member of the Mixed Methods International Research Association(MMIRA).
She is the co-editor of the first Handbook on Mixed Method Research in Business and Management (2023)and is on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Mixed Methods Research(JMMR). She is also currently a member of the European Academy of Management’s (EURAM) SIG12: Research Methods & Research Practice and a member of the IMISCOE Standing Committee: Methodological Approaches and Tools in Migration Research.
Ros is a Fellow of the Australian Human Resources Institute (FAHRI) and a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) Research Advisory Panel. Prior to joining academia, Ros was a Senior HR Consultant working in Australia, the Middle East, and Fiji Islands. She has been the recipient of several large-scale workforce development research grants in skilled migration, coaching and mentoring, and skills recognition and an array of smaller scale research grants related to attraction and retention of regional workforces, self-managed teams, support for rural women’s entrepreneurial activities, work readiness/employability, and future skilling/future of work, totalling $1.9m. She has over 100 publications.
ros.cameron@torrens.edu.au
prof-roslyn-cameron-phd-fahri-64335739
CHAIR SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Associate Professor Heinz Hermann
Torrens University Australia
Associate Professor Heinz Herrmann is a member of Torrens University Australia’s Centre for Organisational Change & Agility (COCA) and Adjunct Professor at the Australian Graduate School of Leadership (AGSL). His expertise spans business and management broadly, responsible artificial intelligence (AI), and mixed methods research (MMR). Heinz’s contributions to MMR include devising the Systematic Science Mapping Framework (for large-scale systematic literature reviews with MMR) and advancing AI-supported MMR ethics, published in both the Handbook of Mixed Methods Research in Business and Management and The Sage Handbook of Mixed Methods Research Designs.
CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
Dominika Ohana
Senior Lecturer, Business School, Brisbane Campus
Torrens University Australia
Dominika Ohana is a Senior Lecturer at the Business Faculty of Torrens University in Australia. She is strongly committed to inclusive, practice-informed education and research. She teaches Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) industry-based subjects. She is also a member and a PhD Candidate at the Centre for Organisational Change & Agility (COCA), where she uses mixed-methods research to study highly skilled migrants and their employment outcomes. With extensive experience in senior leadership, business operations, and customer experience across diverse industries and higher education in both Australia and Europe, Dominika offers students and migrants authentic, practice-based insights that equip them for success in today’s labour markets.
Beyond her academic role, Dominika serves as Head of Education and Research at the Polish Australian Chamber of Commerce and a founding member of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Sydney, Australia.
Torrens University Australia is the country’s fastest-growing university, built on the legacy of some of Australia’s most respected education providers. With more than 300 career-focused courses across Business, Technology, Design, Education, Health, Hospitality and English Language, Torrens University delivers industry-relevant education with real-world outcomes. The university has 50,000+ graduates, five dedicated research centres and five campuses across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Leura (Blue Mountains): Centre for Organisational Change and Agility (COCA), Centre for Healthy Futures (CHEF)., Centre for Healthy Sustainable Development (CHSD), Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimisation (AIRO), Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing (PHEHF). As a Certified B Corporation, Torrens University is committed to educational excellence and positive social impact.
The Brisbane campus, located in the vibrant Fortitude Valley, is just minutes from the city’s cultural, dining and entertainment precincts. Perched above the Brisbane River and beside the iconic Story Bridge, the campus features a contemporary, resort-style design with collaborative classrooms, tech labs, fashion studios, and nursing simulation wards -making it a hub for innovation and creativity. It also houses the Practice and Wellbeing Centre, which is open to the general public, offering students hands-on experience while supporting community health and wellness.
Join us in Brisbane for an unforgettable conference experience at Torrens University Australia – where innovation meets inspiration.
The Mixed Methods International Research Association (MMIRA) is a global, interdisciplinary, and inclusive community committed to advancing the understanding and application of mixed methods research across various disciplines and professional fields. MMIRA fosters innovation, collaboration, and methodological excellence to address complex real-world challenges.
Through conferences, publications, and professional development opportunities, as well as active Chapters across various geographic regions, MMIRA provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, and students to engage with cutting-edge mixed methods theory and practice. Learn more about MMIRA and how to get involved at https://mmira.wildapricot.org/
The conference welcomes researchers, educators, and practitioners from all disciplines and backgrounds who are passionate about mixed methods inquiry. Whether you’re new to mixed methods or an experienced scholar or industry practitioner, MMIRA offers a space to connect, learn, and contribute to a vibrant international dialogue. Join us in exploring diverse perspectives, sharing impactful research, and shaping the future of mixed methods together.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
We’re proud to offer a sponsorship experience where your organisation won’t get lost in the crowd. Instead, we create the ideal environment to foster meaningful, motivated, and responsive relationships between sponsors, exhibitors and delegates.
Our conference is international, interdisciplinary, and inclusive; it attracts influential decision-makers who are passionate about research and improving their universities, research centres or organisations.
We’re seeking partnerships with organisations, and we value long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. We will work closely with our sponsors and exhibitors to ensure visibility, engagement, and genuine connection throughout the event.
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting?
Please contact us at MMIRAconference2026@torrens.edu.au or reach out to the Conference Chair: Prof. Ros Cameron ros.cameron@torrens.edu.au