About
Shadi Rouhshahbaz is an Associate Research Fellow at Deakin University's Alfred Deakin Institute and a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne. She holds a Double-Joint Master's in International Development from Ca' Foscari University and Paul Valéry University.
Her research examines intersections of foresight studies, youth, gender, peace/security, Middle East dynamics, and multilateral institutions. Current work investigates Iranian women changemakers building peace in diaspora communities using futures methodologies. She is a Women PeaceMakers Fellow (2023-2024) studying Iranian women's peacebuilding.
Professional experience includes roles at UN Women HQ, UNICEF, and founding PeaceMentors—Iran's first young-women-led peacebuilding initiative. She contributes to policy discussions on intergenerational feminist leadership and youth inclusion in peace processes.
