Simone Dennis

Professor Simone Dennis is the Head of School in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Her academic work focuses on social anthropology, with a particular emphasis on ethnography, public health policy, and cultural studies. She holds a professorial appointment and actively contributes to research on topics such as smoking policies, migration, and sensory experiences in contemporary societies.

Her research interests include the intersection of cultural practices and health governance, the analysis of intimate social dynamics, and the anthropological study of everyday life. She has conducted extensive fieldwork on tobacco control policies, the impact of digital technologies on education, and the cultural dimensions of addiction.

Professor Dennis’s recent publications explore themes such as pandemic response, smokefree legislation, and the ethical dimensions of academic mentorship. Her work challenges conventional frameworks in public health by integrating anthropological perspectives with policy analysis.

While no specific awards or grants are listed here, her scholarly contributions reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary research that bridges social theory and applied policy contexts.