Tod Jones

Dr. Tod Jones is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Geography and Planning, School of Built Environment, Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University. His research focuses on heritage studies, cultural policy, and indigenous cultural institutions. He has published on topics such as heritage designation, cultural tourism in Indonesia and Iran, and the dynamics of Australian Aboriginal cultural institutions. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing issues of scale, power, and community engagement in heritage management.

Key research interests include World Heritage Sites (e.g., Ningaloo Coast), cultural policy across authoritarian regimes, and the intersection of indigenous art markets with globalization. Recent projects explore the evolving role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in contemporary markets.

Publications span book chapters, journal articles, and forthcoming works on critical heritage studies. Jones actively participates in international academic events, contributing to debates on heritage activism, tourism, and policy.