Tim Kurz

Tim Kurz is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychological Science at The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on the intersections of social, environmental, and discursive psychology. Key areas include moral processes in climate change mitigation, human-animal interactions (e.g., street dogs in India), and gendered identities in post-feminist contexts. He has held academic positions at the Universities of Bath, Exeter, and Murdoch. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable communities.

Education & Career:

• 2020–Present: Associate Professor at UWA
• 2016–2020: Lecturer at University of Bath
• 2010–2015: Lecturer at University of Exeter
• 2006–2009: Lecturer at Murdoch University

Research Interests:

• Moral dimensions of environmental policy and behavior
• Human-animal coexistence in urban settings
• Gendered constructions of agency and empowerment
• Social dynamics of misinformation
• Psychological impacts of environmental disasters

Grants & Projects:

• ROH-Indies Project (Wellcome Trust): Investigating human-street dog interactions in India
• Forrest Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Evaluation of ecohealth initiatives in Western Australia

Labs & Collaborations: Interdisciplinary work with international teams on One Health, climate psychology, and cultural responsiveness in education.