Rob is the Head of the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics. From 2005-18 he was Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Forecasting and a Director of the International Institute of Forecasters. Rob is the author of over 200 research papers and five books in statistical science. He is an elected Fellow of both the Australian Academy of Science and the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. In 2007, he received the Moran medal from the Australian Academy of Science for his contributions to statistical research, especially in statistical forecasting. For over 30 years, Rob has maintained an active consulting practice, assisting hundreds of companies and organisations worldwide. He has won awards for his research, teaching, consulting and graduate supervision.