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Liam Smith is a Professor and Director of BehaviourWorks Australia (BWA), a leading authority on applying behavioural science to public policy challenges. He co-founded BWA in 2011, which now employs nearly 20 researchers and has conducted over 100 behaviour change projects. His work bridges academic research and practical solutions, focusing on sustainability, public health, and environmental policy.
- Roles: Professor, Director of BWA, Co-founder of BWA
- Affiliations: Monash University, Zoos Victoria’s Science Committee, VicHealth’s Leading Thinker Taskforce
Research Interests: Behaviour Change, Pro-Environmental Behaviour, Public Policy Innovation, Social Inclusion, and Zoos as conservation tools. His methodology emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and practical application.
Recent articles focus on biodiversity conservation, organizational diversity interventions, and policy-driven behaviour change. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities.
- Prizes: 2020 Australian Council of Graduate Research Award, 2023 'One behaviour at a time' award
- Grants/Projects: Over 50 projects, including bushfire risk communication, reef clean initiatives, and energy efficiency research.
Liam actively trains government professionals through ANZSOG and the Victorian Behavioural Insights Unit. His lab, BWA, collaborates with universities, NGOs, and industry to design evidence-based interventions.
