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Vanessa Cooper is a Professor in the Department of Accounting, Information Systems & Supply Chain at RMIT University. Her research focuses on the intersection of information systems with environmental sustainability, emergency management, and the future of work. She co-leads the 'Digital Work and Society' research program at the Centre for People, Organisation and Work (CPOW), addressing digital ethics, flexible work models, and underrepresentation in the IT industry.
- Senior Fellow of AdvancedHE
- Current teaching: ISYS3300 Business Ethics for a Digital Society
Vanessa’s research has attracted over AUD $1.5M in funding and includes partnerships with the Bushfire CRC, Emergency Management Victoria, and the Australian Library and Information Association. She developed the first 'G-readiness' model for organizational sustainability, adopted in global ICT benchmarks.
- Co-authored 2025 paper on organizational agility
- 2024 work on social media and workplace transformation
- 2022-2021 studies on digital literacy programs
- 2019-2020 disaster management research
Her scientific awards include best paper recognitions from international conferences and the Australian Computer Society, alongside prestigious teaching accolades like the RMIT Vice Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award and Australian Government citations.
Vanessa actively supervises Masters and PhD research, focusing on themes like digital citizenry, e-commerce user experience, and energy management systems. She brings industry experience as a Systems Engineer in finance and insurance (Australia/UK) to her academic practice.
