Lisa Bricknell

Lisa Bricknell is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences at Central Queensland University, with expertise in environmental health, toxicology, and climate change adaptation. She holds a PhD from the University of Queensland and degrees from Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology.

• PhD (University of Queensland, School of Medicine)
• M.App.Sc (Environmental Health, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury)
• B.App.Sc (Environmental Health, Queensland University of Technology)
• B.Sc (Australian Environmental Studies, Griffith University)

Research interests focus on environmental toxicology, mycotoxicology, risk management of health hazards, and disaster risk reduction. Her work addresses climate change adaptation, particularly in public health infrastructure and urban sustainability, with applications in composting, air quality, and food safety.

Recent publications highlight composting practices, railway air quality, and climate change policy. Key trends include urban waste management, agricultural mycotoxin risks, and integrating environmental health into disaster preparedness frameworks.

Scientific awards include:

• Australian Learning & Teaching Council Citation (2011)
• CQUniversity Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence (2011)
• Faculty Award for Excellence (2010)
• Dean's Award (2010)
• Grains Research & Development Corporation Scholarship

Supervision includes PhD projects on domestic canine fecal composting and a Master of Health Science study on community responses to climate change. She serves as Associate Editor for the International Journal on Technology, Knowledge and Society (2012) and maintains memberships in international environmental health forums.