معرفی
Dr. Chloe Lucas is a Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow at the School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences, University of Tasmania, with a focus on climate communication and social adaptation. She holds a PhD in Geography (2018) and an MA in English Literature (1997), bringing interdisciplinary expertise to her work.
- Current ARC DECRA Fellow in Climate Citizenship
- Coordinator of Education for Sustainability Tasmania
- Co-founder of the award-winning Curious Climate Schools initiative
Her research explores the social dimensions of climate change, examining how cultural contexts shape responses to extreme weather events. She bridges human geography, sociology, and communication studies to develop inclusive climate dialogues. Recent projects focus on bushfire preparedness, youth climate education, and underinsurance dynamics.
Key article trends show interdisciplinary work in
- climate adaptation games
- bushfire risk communication
- global climate perception datasets
- youth emotional resilience
- post-disaster community narratives
Scientific Recognition
- Tasmanian Young Tall Poppy of the Year (2023)
- Schmidt Award for Science Communications (2022)
- Green Gowns Benefitting Society Award (2022)
- Wiley Best Paper Recognition (2018)
As an educator, she coordinates Professional Research Methods and supervises PhD candidates studying climate communication. Her funded projects include Australian Research Council grants on bushfire readiness and Spencer Foundation research on youth climate education models.
