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Dr. Megan Woods is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Tasmania, affiliated with the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (Management Department). She holds a PhD from the University of Tasmania (2009) and specializes in workplace mental health, qualitative research methods, and the application of CAQDA software. Her research focuses on psychological safety, burnout, and return-to-work processes for mental health-related injuries. She has led projects funded by WorkCover Tasmania and CSIRO, producing evidence-based resources for workers and managers. Dr. Woods also leads the Future Polar Workforce initiative, addressing psychosocial challenges in extreme environments.
- Education: PhD in Management, University of Tasmania (2009)
- Administrative Roles: Management Discipline Leader (2022–2024), Lead Graduate Research Coordinator (2015–2019), and People Program Lead for the Centre of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Technology (2021–2024).
Her research interests emphasize workplace mental health, qualitative methodologies, and psychosocial hazards. Key areas include mindfulness for PhD students, return-to-work support, and the impact of remote work environments. Dr. Woods has received awards for her work on managing mental health in workplaces and regional development frameworks.
Her articles explore topics like psychological capital, return-to-work processes, and qualitative software applications. She co-authored textbooks on management essentials and contributed to policy briefs on regional development and Antarctic workforce challenges.
- Grants: Over $200K in funding for projects on injury outcomes, return-to-work resources, and judicial officer well-being.
- Supervision: Advises doctoral students on topics like employee retention, imposter phenomenon, and ship-board psychosocial conditions.
Dr. Woods collaborates with organizations like WorkSafe Tasmania, CSIRO, and regional development agencies to translate research into practice, enhancing workplace well-being and organizational resilience.
