Emily Flies

Emily Flies is a Senior Lecturer in Environment and Sustainable Communities at the University of Tasmania, within the School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences. Her academic background includes a PhD in Ecology and Epidemiology of Ross River virus (University of South Australia, 2016) and a Master's in Disease Ecology (Michigan State University, 2011). She specializes in the intersection of nature, health, and sustainable communities, leading initiatives such as the 'Sustainable People-Environment Interactions' research theme in the National Environmental Science Program's Waste Hub. Her teaching includes units like Nature, People, Place and sustainability curricula, and she has developed programs like Tasmania's Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellowship.

Key research focuses include the role of biodiversity in human health, urban microbiomes, and the design of sustainable communities. Emily is recognized for her science communication efforts, co-founding Science in the Pub and receiving awards like the Tasmanian Young Tall Poppy of Science Award (2018) and multiple sustainability accolades.

Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, including the Healthy Environments and Lives Network, and emphasizes translating research into public health and education outcomes. Notable contributions include studies on Ross River virus ecology, nature-based solutions for urban health, and the development of sustainability education frameworks.