Fiona Wirrer-George | Antenna engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Fiona Wirrer-George | Antenna engineering | Best Researcher Award

PhD in Philosophy at Fiona Wirrer-George Oochunyung, Australia

Fiona Wirrer-George Oochunyung is an artist, performer, and academic researcher hailing from the Mbaiwum/Trotj, Alngith/Liningithi, and Wik Apalich Nations of Western Cape York, Australia. Currently residing on Gumuy/Walluburra/Yidinji and Yiringandji lands, Fiona’s creative work spans performance theatre, choreography, and literature. Her artistic practice is deeply rooted in the epistemology, ontology, and axiology of her Western Cape heritage, particularly informed by the teachings of her maternal grandmother. Fiona’s work employs auto-ethnography, weaving together traditional knowledge, song, dance, and contemporary artistic methods to express and interpret the cultural frameworks of her people.

Publication Profile

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Education🎓

Fiona Wirrer-George Oochunyung holds a Bachelor of Education (B’ED), Master of Education (M’ED), Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology (GCRM), and a PhD. Her academic journey is intricately connected to her First Nations heritage, blending formal education with the wisdom passed down through generations. Through her studies, she has explored First Nations cultural and spiritual methodologies, integrating them into her academic and creative practice. Her education allows her to merge traditional knowledge systems with modern academic frameworks, positioning her as a unique voice in the intersection of culture and research. 📚🌱

Experience 🎭

Fiona has a rich background in performance theatre, choreography, and literature, with a focus on Indigenous knowledge systems and creative expression. She draws from the epistemology of the Wik and Wikway systems, incorporating her lived experiences and cultural teachings into her artistic and academic work. As an academic researcher, she has contributed to the understanding of First Nations creative methodologies, auto-ethnography, and relational connectivity through song and dance. Her performances and research explore how cultural frameworks inform creative processes, blending traditional and contemporary practices to convey the value of First Nations systems of knowledge. 🩰🖋️

Awards and Honors 🏆

Fiona Wirrer-George Oochunyung has been recognized for her contributions to First Nations culture, creativity, and research. She has received numerous accolades for her work in performance theatre and choreography, as well as for her academic research in First Nations methodologies. Her unique approach, which blends traditional knowledge with contemporary artistic practices, has earned her accolades from both academic and artistic communities. Fiona’s work continues to influence and inspire those seeking to explore the intersections of culture, creativity, and research. 🌟🎨

Research Focus🔬 

Fiona’s research is centered around First Nations cultural, spiritual, and creative methodologies, with a particular focus on the epistemology, ontology, and axiology of the Wik and Wikway systems. She explores how traditional knowledge systems inform contemporary creative practices, employing an auto-ethnographical approach to knowledge acquisition and interpretation. Her research draws from her lived experience and the teachings of her maternal grandmother, focusing on the amalgamation of song, dance, and relational connectivity to frame her work. Fiona’s research contributes to the broader understanding of how First Nations systems of Lore can inform modern creative and academic practices.

Publication  Top Notes

📘 Interval Observation and Control for Continuous-Time Persidskii Systems
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 2024
Contributors: Denis Efimov, Andrey Polyakov, Xubin Ping
DOI: 10.1109/TAC.2024.3387008

Optimal Flow Factor Determination in Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Control
Published in: IEEE Access, 2024
Contributors: Alexander Morozov, Mikhail Pugach, Andrey Polyakov, Pavel Osinenko, Anton Bolychev, Vladimir Terzija, Sergei Parsegov
DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3361830

🛠️ Homogeneous Control Design Using Invariant Ellipsoid Method
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 2024
Contributors: Siyuan Wang, Haibin Duan, Gang Zheng, Xubin Ping, Driss Boutat, Andrey Polyakov
DOI: 10.1109/TAC.2024.3384844

👥 Generalized Homogeneous Leader-Following Consensus Control for Multiagent Systems
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems, 2024
Contributors: Min Li, Andrey Polyakov, Gang Zheng
DOI: 10.1109/TCNS.2023.3290429

🛵 Perturbed Unicycle Mobile Robots: A Second-Order Sliding-Mode Trajectory Tracking Control
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2024
Contributors: Héctor Ríos, Manuel Mera, Andrey Polyakov
DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2023.3270520

Conclusion

Fiona Wirrer-George Oochunyung’s research exemplifies innovative and culturally grounded methodologies, blending lived experience, creative expression, and academic rigor. Her work as a First Nations Cultural/Spiritual/Creative Methodologist uniquely positions her for the Best Researcher Award. With a balance of creative practice and scholarly output, Fiona’s research makes a significant contribution to the preservation and dissemination of Indigenous knowledge systems. With potential areas for increased collaboration and academic visibility, she remains a strong contender for recognition.