Michael is an Associate Professor at Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Melbourne, a doctorate in regenerative medicine from the University of Sydney, and has led both academic and industry research commercialisation projects. As a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy, he has made significant contributions to improving higher degree research programs through WIL-based employability skills training and whole-of-institution data analytics. He is also currently the Master by Research course coordinator at Western Sydney. His WIL-related research includes leading an externally funded research program using data analytics for evidence-based curriculum review and renewal. Michael also advocates for quality and inclusive WIL, including through his current role as President of Work-Integrated Learning Australia.