Dr Aditi Mankad

Dr Aditi Mankad is a Principal Research Scientist with CSIRO Environment and Group Leader of the Net Zero Transitions Research Group. She leads interdisciplinary research on the human dimensions of sustainability transitions, helping governments, industry and communities understand and navigate complex change.

Her research spans behavioural science, stakeholder engagement, social licence, risk perception, innovation adoption and responsible technology development. Working at the intersection of science, policy and practice, she translates research into practical approaches for emerging technologies, environmental management and industry transformation.

Aditi is trained in psychological science, with core expertise in cognitive and behavioural processes related to emotion, motivation, and behaviour change.

Current research interests include:
- Social and behavioural dimensions of decarbonisation and sustainability transitions
- Stakeholder engagement, social licence and community acceptance
- Behaviour change, risk perception and decision-making
- Just and inclusive transitions for industries, regions and communities
- Innovation adoption and responsible technology development