Noah Riseman

Noah Riseman is a Professor in the School of Arts and Humanities at the Faculty of Education and Arts. His research focuses on transgender history, Australian military policies, Indigenous military service, and LGBTQ+ rights. He has authored seminal works such as Transgender Australia: A History since 1910 (2023), which examines transgender identity and activism in Australia, and Pride in Defence (2020), exploring LGBTQ+ military service. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary social justice issues.

Key research interests include transgender oral histories, Indigenous veterans' experiences, and the intersection of military policy and queer identity. Riseman's articles analyze topics like anti-trans violence (2023) and historical representations of transgender communities in media and law. His reports, such as those for AusPATH and The Gender Centre, highlight trans health care and state-level activism.

Riseman has curated exhibitions like Serving in Silence? Australian LGBTI Military Service since World War II (2018), blending academic research with public engagement. While no formal students are listed, his collaborative projects reflect mentorship in interdisciplinary historical research. He has contributed to policy debates on transgender inclusion and military reform through peer-reviewed journals and public reports.