Prof. Stephen Blanksby holds a PhD in chemistry (1999, U. Adelaide) and has postdoctoral research experience in Europe and the USA. He held a teaching and research position at the U. Wollongong (2002-2013) before becoming Professor of Chemistry at Queensland University of Technology (2014-present) where he has served as Director of the Central Analytical Research Facility and Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Infrastructure. Stephen’s research is focussed on advances in mass spectrometry to empower molecular discovery in chemistry and biology with a particular focus on overcoming the challenges in structural lipidomics. He has published 200 peer-reviewed articles, serves as an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Mass Spectrometry and is currently secretary of the International Mass Spectrometry Foundation.