Roslyn Prinsley

Associate Professor Roslyn Prinsley is an academic at The Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the College of Science and the Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions. She holds the title of Associate Professor in the Practice of Research Leadership and Disaster Risk, with a focus on disaster mitigation, climate adaptation, and environmental policy. Previously, she served as the former Head of Disaster Solutions at ANU and held senior roles in government (e.g., Department of Education and Training) and industry (e.g., Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation).

Her education includes a PhD in photosynthesis, a Bachelor of Science, a Diploma of Education (Science), and a Masters in Intellectual Property Law. She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Her research interests span disaster risk management, climate policy, resilient urban planning, and nature-based solutions for flood and cyclone mitigation. She actively contributes to groups addressing extreme events, low-carbon cities, water security, and health resilience.

Professor Prinsley has authored over 90 publications, including seminal works on cyclone intervention feasibility, flood mitigation strategies, and STEM education policy. She chairs advisory boards such as the Maths Pathway and previously led Bioenergy Australia. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, industry, and government to address climate and disaster challenges.

Her recent research highlights include investigating aerosol-based cyclone suppression, community-led flood intelligence systems, and long-term governance frameworks for climate adaptation. Despite her prolific contributions, no specific scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in her profile.