Professor Brereton is Deputy Director – Research Integration, Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI), University of Queensland, a role he has held since late 2011.
Previously, as foundation Director of Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, University of Queensland since late 2001, David oversaw its growth into a world leading centre of research expertise on the social challenges facing the mining and minerals sector.
David has over 25 years experience in applied research and teaching and has worked in senior research roles in both the university and government sectors, focusing on the use of applied social science to improve organisational practice and policy.
[May 2013]