Emma Woodward

Dr Emma Woodward is a Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO, specializing in community-engaged geography and leading the Sustainability Pathways Program. She focuses on equity, social justice, and transdisciplinary knowledge co-production with Indigenous communities across Australia.

• University: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
• Education: PhD from University of Western Australia (2019), BSc (Env) Hons (Class 1) in Geography (2000)

Her research involves co-designing methodologies with First Peoples to address environmental challenges, influencing policy via IPBES, and developing Indigenous-led frameworks like the Our Knowledge Our Way Guidelines. Professional areas include collaboration, participatory research, and science communication. She has held visiting scholar roles at Universities of Victoria and Manitoba.

Key awards include Julius Career Award (2023-2026), CSIRO Leadership and Communication Medals, and Fresh Science National Finalist (2012). She currently co-leads the Gooniyandi Fire Science Project and advises the National Bushfire Intelligence Capability.