Biography
Tom Measham is a Principal Research Scientist with extensive experience leading interdisciplinary research teams focused on regional transition. With a background in human geography and social science, Tom has over 20 years’ experience spanning diverse industries and communities and extensive experience in regional Australia. He works closely with leading qualitative and quantitative researchers to deliver innovative, inter-disciplinary research outcomes.
Professional Areas
Current Roles
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Adjunct Associate Professor
ANU Fenner School For Environment and Society -
Associate Editor
Society and Natural Resources: an international journal -
Associate Editor
Resources Policy -
Member, National Committee for Geography
Australian Academy of Science -
Conference Co-Chair (with Stewart Lockie, JCU)
International Symposium on Society and Resources Management, Cairns 2020
Academic Qualifications
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2004
PhD, Australian National University
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1998
MSc, James Cook University
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1994
BA, University of Sydney
Professional Experiences
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2019-2019
Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO Land and Water -
2018-2019
Group Leader: Adaptive Communities and Industries
CSIRO Land and Water -
2010-2018
Team Leader
CSIRO Land and Water -
2008-2010
Senior Research Scentist
CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems, Canberra -
2004-2008
Research Scientist
CSIR0 Sustainable Ecosystems, Canberra -
2000-2003
PhD student
Australian National University -
1998-2000
Research Projects Officer
CSIRO Tropical Agriculture, Townsville -
1996-1998
Tutor and Research Project Officer, James Cook University, Townsville
James Cook University
Achievements and Awards
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2016->
Social Innovation in Mining
Hitachi -
2009->
Innovative Solutions to Climate Change
Eureka Award -
2008->
Divisional Award for Partnerships
CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems -
2000->
Australian Post-Graduate Award
Australian Research Council
Other highlights
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2019->
Invited Plenary Presentation: Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) Conference
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2018->
Invited Plenary Presentation: Regional Development Australia National Forum, Canberra
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2017->
Invited Plenary Presentation: Energy Impacts Symposium, Columbus USA
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2017->
Co-Chair Panel discussion - International Symposium on Society and Resource Management in Umea, Sweden
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2016->
Expert reviewer: South African Shale Gas Assessment (Socio-economics)
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2015->
Invited Plenary: Australian Government , Chief Economist Resources and Energy Workshop, Canberra
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2015->
Co Chair: Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Canberra 2015
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2014->
Invited Panellist: National Farmers Federation National Congress, Canberra
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2020-2020
Deputy Chair, CSIRO L&W Inclusion and Diversity Committee
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2019-2020
Inclusion and Diversity Leader, Sustainability Pathways Program
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2010-2011
Professional Member, National Curriculum Reference Panel for Geography
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2012-2016
Councilor, Institute of Australian Geographers
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2012-2018
Senior Fellow, Earth System Governance Project
ORCID 14056555800