Graham Wood

Dr Graham Wood is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Humanities at the University of Tasmania, specializing in Philosophy and Gender Studies. His research focuses on the intersection of human values with scientific understandings of the human condition, particularly in environmental philosophy, moral psychology, and the cognitive science of religion. He holds a PhD in Philosophy of Science from the University of Tasmania, a Grad. Dip. Env. St. (Hons) in Environmental Studies, and a BA in Philosophy from the University of New South Wales.

• PhD, Philosophy of Science, University of Tasmania
• Grad. Dip. Env. St. (Hons), Environmental Studies, University of Tasmania
• BA, Philosophy, University of New South Wales

His research explores environmental ethics, moral psychology, and the cognitive underpinnings of religious belief. He has contributed to projects addressing sustainability in the Blue Economy, including offshore wind energy and governance frameworks. Recent work emphasizes the 'social license to operate' in environmental projects and the integration of education for sustainability across disciplines.

Wood has engaged in public discourse through media interviews (e.g., ABC Radio Hobart) and parliamentary submissions on online safety, university governance, and environmental policy. He has supervised doctoral students on topics ranging from risk literacy to ethics taxonomies.

Notable grants include leadership in Blue Economy CRC projects (e.g., $1.05M for offshore wind energy pre-conditions) and the EthicsLAB initiative ($20K). His work often intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly affordable energy, sustainable cities, and global partnerships.