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Monash University Climate Research Capabilities

Director Strategy and Engagement at Monash University European Research Foundation

Prato, Italy

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Climate Research Capability & Groups:

  • Marine & Coastal Ecosystems  Marine and Coastal Systems Group – advancing biodiversity conservation, coral reef and mangrove restoration, and nutrient cycling for resilient coastal systems.

  • Biogeochemistry & Pollution Mitigation  Aquatic Biogeochemistry Group – investigating nutrient and greenhouse gas cycling, algal bloom dynamics, and pollution mitigation strategies.

  • Circular Economy & Water Treatment  Centre for Membrane Innovation – developing advanced membrane technologies for resource recovery and zero-water critical mineral processing.

  • Ocean-Based Mitigation & Policy Climateworks SEAFOAM Program – designing and scaling blue carbon strategies, offshore renewable energy solutions, and green shipping pathways.

  • AI-driven digital twins for predictive water infrastructure management  - Real-time simulation and anomaly detection for climate-flexible water systems.)

  • Climate-risk modelling and integrated decision dashboards - Forecasting for compound events—heatwaves, flash droughts, floods—linked to policy and public health planning.

  • Antarctic research for global water resilience strategies  Climate teleconnections and safe operating space for Southern Ocean ecosystems.

  • Integrated health surveillance for waterborne diseases Dynamic multiomic monitoring linked to biorepositories and cybersecurity frameworks.

  • Nature-based governance and community-led resilience models - Participatory planning and policy innovation for water-sensitive cities and flood resilience.

  • Water sensitive cities and urban design:

    • Monash Sustainable Development Institute Water Group

    • Monash Art, Design and Architecture Informal Cities Lab

  • Indigenous water knowledge, and governance:

    • Wominjeka Djeembana Indigenous Research Lab

    • Citarum Living Lab

  • Urban water transitions and the sociology of community resilience:

    • Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub

    • Faculty of Arts, School of Social Sciences

    • Sound Collectors Lab

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