Christiane Gerblinger

Dr Christiane Gerblinger is a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Public Awareness of Science (CPAS) at the Australian National University (ANU). She holds dual PhDs: one in Science Communication (2021) and another in Literature & Art (2000). Her research focuses on expert knowledge communication dynamics, particularly how policy advice is framed and received in government settings. Previously, she worked in Australian Public Service roles, including speechwriting in the Treasury portfolio, leading to her Sir Roland Wilson Scholarship for her second PhD. Her work critiques how institutional language and communication strategies impact policy outcomes.

Education:

• PhD in Science Communication, ANU (2021)
• PhD in Literature & Art, ANU (2000)
• BA (Hons)

Research Interests: She examines selective knowledge in policymaking, evidence communication frameworks, and the role of uncertainty in decision-making. Her recent work explores how experts inadvertently self-sabotage their influence through language choices, as detailed in her 2022 ANU Press book How Government Experts Self-Sabotage.

Awards:

• ANU JG Crawford Prize Nomination (2021)
• Sir Roland Wilson Scholarship (2017)

Advocacy & Grants: Her advisory work bridges academia and governance, focusing on improving evidence uptake in policy. She has contributed to reviews of the Australian Public Service and frequently engages with media through podcasts and blogs.