About - PSI Research Group

PSI Research Group

The PSI Research Group partners with government, industry, and community to translate academic research into practical, real-world solutions

Our group tackles complex sustainability challenges at the intersection of policy, sustainability, and innovation. We focus on developing policy, regulatory, and governance strategies that address critical environmental and sustainability issues like biodiversity loss, climate change, and renewable energy. Our work prioritises the implications of novel and emerging technologies, including offshore wind energy and biopesticides, and explores innovative governance approaches, such as anticipatory regulation, to stay ahead of future sustainability challenges.

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Our projects drive evidence-based, forward-thinking strategies to address pressing environmental issues. From supporting coral reef restoration initiatives with enabling governance arrangements to advancing biopesticide regulation for sustainable pest control, we are helping shape a more sustainable future. Each project reflects our commitment to innovative, effective solutions for sustainability challenges across Australia and beyond.

We brings together experts from diverse areas to address multifaceted environmental and sustainability challenges

Our team

Assoc Prof Pedro Fidelman

Group Leader

Dr Danielle Smith

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Dr Sandya Gunasekara

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Dr Miguel Frohlich

Adjunct Research Fellow

Dr Liza Baggio

Senior Research Assistant + PhD Graduate

Chelsea Golding

Research Assistant + Intern

Past members

TongYu Li

Master Student (Project)

Nicole Russo Gerrato

Visiting Research Student

Maria Selame

PSI Senior Research Technician + Masters Graduate

Claire Putt

PSI Senior Research Technician

Dr Jess Cheok

PSI Postdoctoral Research Fellow