Dr. Robert Dyball

Biography

Robert Dyball is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Human Ecology Program at the Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University. He holds the title of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is a visiting Professor at the College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños. His current research interests include dynamic systems thinking, Human Ecology, and Sustainability Science, with a particular focus on global food systems and food nutrition security. Dyball leads the working group on Sustainable Cities under the Association of Pacific Rim Universities and is actively involved in education for sustainability, emphasizing innovations in international teaching and learning collaborations, especially in partnerships with developing nations. Notably, he serves as the editor of the Human Ecology Review journal and is the President Emeritus of the International Society for Human Ecology. His significant contributions to student learning were recognized when he received an Outstanding Contribution citation from the Australian Learning Teaching Council. Dyball is the author of the book 'Understanding Human Ecology' published by Routledge in 2023. His qualifications include a PhD from the Australian National University and he is an actively registered research student supervisor.

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