Rate My Professor Ian Cooke

Dr. Ian Cooke holds the position of Research Adviser in the University of Otago's Research and Enterprise Office at the Christchurch campus. He supports researchers across several key areas within the Division of Health Sciences, including Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Postgraduate Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Population Health. His responsibilities encompass assisting with research funding applications, contract negotiations, partnership development, and building collaborative networks for researchers. Cooke is part of a dedicated team at University of Otago Christchurch (UOC) that provides essential support to academic staff navigating complex funding landscapes, such as Horizon Europe opportunities. The team, comprising Suzanne Benjes, Ian Cooke, Elizabeth (EJ) Sinclair, Kosta Tabakakis, and Sarah-Jane Best, was awarded the Robin Fraser Research Supporter of the Year at the UOC Staff Value Awards for their outstanding contributions, particularly during challenging periods, by going above and beyond standard duties to aid researchers in multiple facets of their work.

In addition to his advisory role, Ian Cooke is recognized academically as an Honorary Associate Professor in the Division of Humanities at the University of Otago, affiliated with the School of Arts, English and Linguistics Programme. He earned a BA (Hons) from the University of Canterbury and a PhD from the University of Auckland. Cooke has actively engaged in university initiatives, including presenting at the Inaugural UOC Researchers Forum, where he detailed the Research and Enterprise team's operations and provided updates on funding avenues and international collaboration strategies. He operates from Level 5, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch, and is available Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm.