Naomi Hay

Naomi Hay is a **Lecturer** in the **School of Art and Design** at the **Australian National University (ANU)**, and **Convenor** of the Bachelor of Design (Honours) program. She also serves as **Co-Chair** of the ANU Network for Early Career Academics (NECTAR). Her research focuses on **design as a catalyst for community resilience**, particularly in addressing climate change impacts and disaster risk reduction. She emphasizes collaborative, participatory approaches involving communities, industries, and regional councils to foster sustainable futures.

Naomi’s work spans **co-design processes**, stakeholder engagement, and socio-spatial inclusion. She is affiliated with ANU’s research groups: **Extreme events and future scenarios**, **Low carbon and resilient cities**, and **Water and flooding**. Her professional memberships include the **Design Institute of Australia**, **Design Research Society**, and **Golden Key International Honour Society**.

Her research interests include **urban and regional resilience**, **nature-based solutions**, and **design for climate adaptation**. Recent projects highlight community-led flood intelligence systems and post-pandemic urban planning. Naomi advocates for **socially and environmentally responsible design practices**, blending transdisciplinary collaboration with real-world applications.

As an educator, she integrates community engagement into learning, emphasizing work-integrated experiences to bridge academic and professional practice. Her contributions span academic publications, policy outreach, and fostering early career academic networks.