معرفی
Dr. Mitzi Bolton is a Senior Research Fellow at the Monash Sustainable Development Institute (Monash University), specializing in public policy, governance, and sustainable development. She holds external roles such as Academic Advisor to the Australia and New Zealand School of Government's National Regulators Community of Practice and former Chair of the IPAA Sustainability Community of Practice (Vic). Her research focuses on integrating science and policy to address complex sustainability challenges, particularly leveraging AI for public decision-making and hazardous waste management.
Education:
- PhD in Public Policy & Sustainable Development (Australian National University, 2020)
- MComLaw in Environmental Law (Monash University)
- BSc (Hons) in Botany/Ecology (University of Melbourne)
Research Interests: Mitzi’s work emphasizes optimizing public decision-making frameworks, sustainable development governance, and the application of AI in policy. She collaborates across disciplines to advance transdisciplinary solutions, particularly in environmental policy and regulatory practices. Her projects include designing digital tools for prison leavers and developing frameworks for hazardous waste management.
Recent Projects:
- IP3.04 – Management of Hazardous Waste (2024–2025)
- AI Techniques for Hazardous Waste Reuse (2022–2023)
- SDG Governance Scoping (2022)
Awards: Recipient of the Geoff Anderson Prize (2022) for contributions to sustainable development research.
Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students focusing on public sector practices for sustainable development. Leads grants exploring AI’s role in governance and environmental policy.
Collaborations: Engages with institutions like the Australasian Land and Groundwater Association and the Australia and New Zealand School of Government. Active in global sustainability networks addressing SDG implementation challenges.
