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Cecily Maller is a Professor and Associate Dean, Research & Innovation at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies in Melbourne, Australia. Her work focuses on human-environment relationships, particularly in urban settings, with an emphasis on multi-species interactions and health equity. She leads research programs in the Centre for Urban Research, including 'Beyond Behaviour Change' (2012–2019) and 'People and Environment' (2019–2023). Her research integrates qualitative methods and relational theories to address urban sustainability challenges.
Education: BSc (Hons) in Australian Environmental Studies and PhD in health and social development. She has held roles such as Vice Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow (2016–2019) and has contributed to journals like People and Nature, where she was Lead Editor (2018–2023). Her books include Healthy Urban Environments: More-than-human theories (2018) and edited collections on social practices and sustainability.
Research Interests: Healthy cities, urban greening, sustainable consumption, biodiversity conservation, and climate adaptation. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Health), 11 (Sustainable Cities), 13 (Climate Action), and 15 (Life on Land).
Awards: Recognized through editorial roles and research leadership, though no explicit prizes are listed. Active in supervising PhD/Masters projects on topics like urban heatwaves, meat consumption practices, and wet market reforms.
Grants & Collaborations: Engaged in projects funded by organizations like Fight Food Waste CRC and ACIAR, focusing on food waste reduction, biosecurity, and community engagement in conservation.
Labs/Teams: Centre for Urban Research at RMIT, collaborating on interdisciplinary urban sustainability initiatives.
