Serge Loode

Dr. Serge Loode is a Lecturer at the University of Queensland's Law School, combining academic teaching and research with extensive practical experience in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. He is a founder and Director of the Peace and Conflict Studies Institute Australia (PaCSIA), a nationally accredited mediator under the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation System (AMDRAS), and actively engaged with the Neighbourhood Justice Centre and Queensland’s Department of Justice and Attorney-General.

• Teaches courses in Mediation, Negotiation, and Theories of Conflict Resolution
• Specializes in cross-cultural conflict resolution and complex systems analysis
• Has led large-scale community conflict interventions, including the 2013 Scenic Rim dialogue
• Conducted international peacebuilding work in Asia-Pacific and African regions

His research explores the intersection of peacebuilding, mediation practices, and complex social systems, with a focus on culturally appropriate interventions. Recent work includes designing online conflict coaching frameworks and analyzing cross-cultural education models.

Key publication trends include:

• Conflict coaching methodologies (2025)
• German mediation systems (2015)
• Cross-cultural education strategies (2011)
• Complex systems in peacebuilding (2010)
• Land-related conflict management (2009)
• Mandatory mediation reforms (2005)