Katie Moon
مدرس ارشد · Environmental Conservation Social Science
University of New South Walesمعرفی
Dr. Katie Moon serves as Senior Lecturer at UNSW Canberra's School of Business, holding a PhD from James Cook University, Master of Environmental Management from University of Queensland/University of British Columbia, and Bachelor of Science (Environmental) with First Class Honours from Monash University. Her academic home is firmly situated within business education with strong interdisciplinary ties to environmental conservation.
- Doctor of Philosophy: James Cook University
- Master of Environmental Management: University of Queensland/University of British Columbia
- Bachelor of Science (Environmental) with First Class Honours: Monash University
Moon's research centers on three interconnected themes: Innovating with social science methods using mental modeling, social network analysis, and complex systems approaches; Advancing critical and relational research through political ecology and postcolonial theory to expose power dynamics; and Safeguarding life on Earth by examining biodiversity conservation through social psychology and cultural anthropology lenses. Her work consistently emphasizes justice, inclusion, and challenging status quo assumptions in conservation.
Analysis of Moon's recent publications reveals strong thematic continuity across conservation social science, with increasing emphasis on decolonial approaches, Indigenous knowledge systems, and ontological accountability. Her methodological innovations in mental modeling and perception matrices demonstrate commitment to improving social data literacy and research design.
Moon actively supervises research students including Patrick Lucas, Penney Wood, and Zoe Ford, and offers PhD scholarships for high-achieving candidates. She teaches ZBUS8210 Critical Analysis in Business for postgraduate students while providing research design support to government agencies.
Her collaborative approach centers on transformational change, challenging power structures, and improving justices for all species. Moon maintains an active research profile with significant contributions to conservation social science methodology and critical theory applications in environmental management.
