Kimberley Norris

Professor Kimberley Norris is a clinical psychologist and psychological scientist at the University of Tasmania's School of Psychological Sciences, where she serves as Head of Discipline and Director of Postgraduate Programs. Her work bridges academic, clinical, and organizational settings, focusing on human health, wellbeing, and performance in extreme environments like Antarctica, space, and remote maritime regions. She leads research on psychological support systems for individuals and organizations in challenging environments, and her expertise includes forensic psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, and clinical practices.

Education details are not explicitly provided, but her roles indicate advanced academic credentials. Her research interests span adaptation and resilience in extreme environments, mental health literacy, and veterinary professional wellbeing. She has conducted studies on Antarctic expeditioners' mental health during the pandemic, suicide prevention systems, and climate change impacts on mental health. Over 120+ publications and 23 funded projects highlight her contributions to disaster preparedness, mental health policy, and veterinary stress management.

Key projects include evaluations of Tasmania's suicide registers, bilateral electronic monitoring for family violence, and climate resilience initiatives. She advises the Australian Antarctic Program and collaborates internationally on polar health research. Supervision spans over 20 doctoral students focusing on topics like climate anxiety, moral injury in veterinary professions, and resilience in small prison environments.

Her grants total over $17M, addressing drought resilience, mental health literacy, and emergency management. She is an AHPRA-registered clinical psychologist and approved supervisor, with affiliations to SCAR's Human Biology & Medicine group.