Felecia Watkin Lui

Felecia Watkin Lui is a Researcher at James Cook University, specializing in Indigenous Studies, Environmental Science, and Public Health. She holds a PhD from James Cook University (2009) and has over 15 years of research experience focusing on Torres Strait Islander communities, Indigenous environmental governance, and research methodologies tailored to Indigenous contexts.

Her research interests include Indigenous leadership in academia, climate change adaptation in Torres Strait, and the intersection of cultural practices with environmental and health policy. She has published extensively on topics such as Indigenous land management, knowledge translation, and the wellbeing impacts of environmental programs.

Key research outputs include studies on Torres Strait climate resilience, Indigenous research leadership, and the role of Indigenous land and sea management programs in enhancing social wellbeing. Her work often emphasizes community-driven approaches and ethical research practices.

Felecia has contributed to national and international discussions on research impact and benefit-sharing in Indigenous health studies, advocating for frameworks that prioritize Indigenous voices and priorities.