Dr. Bhiamie Williamson

Biography

Bhiamie Williamson is an Associate Professor at Monash University and the leader of the National Indigenous Disaster Resilience research program. His work is focused on the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in relation to major environmental disasters. He holds a PhD from the Australian National University, where he investigated the changing nature of Indigenous masculinities in Australia. Bhiamie has a Master's qualification in Indigenous Governance from the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, and several graduate certificates in related fields. He is actively involved in various external positions, including as the Director of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute and as Chair of Country Needs People, an environmental charity that supports Indigenous ranger groups. Additionally, he serves as an Executive Member for Maiam nayri Wingara, an Indigenous group advocating for Data Sovereignty governance. His research interests encompass Indigenous disaster resilience, governance, and the impacts of climate change on Indigenous vulnerability, as well as cultural resource management and the nuances of Indigenous masculinities. Bhiamie also has extensive experience in academic teaching and research supervision, particularly in progressing the knowledge of Indigenous perspectives in disaster management and environmental sustainability.

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