Nyssa Nair

Nyssa Nair is an expert in risk management and hazard identification for industrial processes, with a strong focus on advancing process safety education. Over the past 15 years, she has worked in academia and industry, specialising in risk management, process optimisation, process control and data-driven decision-making.

Nyssa has hands-on industry experience in a Major Hazard Facility processing hydrocarbons for polypropylene production, providing her with a practical foundation for her teaching and research. She currently lectures at The University of Queensland (UQ), with the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC), delivering postgraduate coursework and industry short courses in process safety and system safety. Her academic work explores the integration of artificial intelligence in chemical engineering, with a particular interest in how emerging technologies can support safer, more resilient industrial operations. Nyssa is passionate about equipping the next generation of engineers with the tools and mindset needed to lead in safety-critical environments.