Susie Cramp

Susie Cramp is affiliated with The University of Western Australia (UWA) as a Lecturer and Research Assistant in the School of Biological Sciences. Her work intersects conservation biology, traditional ecological knowledge, and Indigenous resource management. She has contributed to projects such as the Kinjarling Connect and Kinjarling Djinung Maat initiatives, focusing on ecological and cultural landscape preservation in Albany, Western Australia.

Cramp’s research emphasizes the integration of Aboriginal knowledge systems with contemporary conservation practices. Her doctoral thesis (2024) explored the ecological and pedagogical significance of lizard traps in granite outcrop environments. She has co-authored peer-reviewed articles on Indigenous conservation strategies and collaborated with institutions like the Great Southern Development Commission and the City of Albany.

In 2024, she received the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Collaborative Indigenous Research Partnerships, recognizing her interdisciplinary work. Her grants and projects highlight a focus on community-driven ecological restoration and cultural heritage preservation.

Cramp’s research spans topics such as reptile habitat creation, traditional land management practices, and the role of cultural landscapes in biodiversity conservation.