Amisha Mehta

Amisha Mehta is a prominent academic at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in risk communication, crisis management, and disaster communication. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in public relations, organizational trust, and emergency management. Dr. Mehta has contributed extensively to understanding trust dynamics in corporate and governmental communication during crises, particularly focusing on misinformation management, emergency warning systems, and community resilience-building strategies.

• Lead researcher in multiple disaster communication projects including the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC.
• Co-editor of the Routledge Handbook of Risk, Crisis, and Disaster Communication (2024).
• Published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in journals like Disasters, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, and Public Relations Review.

Her research emphasizes practical outcomes for policymakers and practitioners, with a focus on multi-channel communication strategies, business continuity during disasters, and the role of social media in crisis response. She has advised government agencies on risk communication frameworks and participated in high-impact projects such as enhancing dam safety messaging and improving bushfire warning efficacy.

Recent work explores the intersection of corporate sustainability strategies (e.g., Net Zero goals) and public trust, as well as the evolving challenges of misinformation in crisis contexts.