Katherine Daniell

Prof Katherine Daniell is the Interim Director of ANU's School of Cybernetics and a Professor at the Fenner School of Environment & Society. Her research focuses on collaborative approaches to policy, action, and education for sustainable development, with expertise in international science cooperation, water governance, cybernetics, AI-enabled systems, risk management, and climate change adaptation. She holds positions with the Institute for Water Futures and has contributed over 100 publications, including four books. She is President of the Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN) and has led initiatives like the ANU Master of Applied Cybernetics program. Her awards include the John Monash Scholarship and the French Ordre National du Mérite.

• Education: BEng(Civil)(Hons)/BA (Adel.), PhD (ANU/AgroParisTech, France)
• Roles: Interim Director, School of Cybernetics; Professor, Fenner School; Research Lead, 3A Institute; Editor, Australasian Journal of Water Resources.

Her work spans transdisciplinary research, policy analytics, and participatory governance frameworks. Key projects include the Pacific-European bi-regional dialogue through PACE-Net and cybernetic systems research in AI and robotics. She advises on water, energy, and disaster solutions, emphasizing systemic approaches to global challenges.

Her publications address cybernetic systems, water management, and sustainable development. Awards highlight her contributions to water policy and international collaboration. She leads teams in fostering innovation and resilience through education and institutional design.