Anneliese Austin

Anneliese Austin is an early career researcher at Southern Cross University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, specializing in gender equity within agricultural development across the Pacific region. Her work focuses on regenerative agriculture, poverty alleviation, and Pacific cultural systems.

Education:

• Bachelor of Environmental Science (2017–2020)
• Doctor of Philosophy (2021)

Anneliese's research combines applied social research with agri-business analysis to develop gender-transformative approaches in beekeeping and agriculture. She actively works in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Fiji.

Research Trends: Her publications emphasize gender barriers in beekeeping systems and rural development integration in Pacific Island contexts, combining entomological research with socio-cultural analysis.

Key Affiliation: Member of the Bee Research and Extension Lab at Southern Cross University, contributing to the 'Bees for Sustainable Livelihoods' initiative.