Researchers recognised by CQUniversity

Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC researchers Dr Kirrilly Thompson and Prof Kevin Ronan have been recognised by CQUniversity for their outstanding research efforts and commitment.

The pair was among several CQU staff acknowledged as part of the Vice Chancelor’s Awards for Outstanding Researchers which recognises those who have made a significant contribution to enhancing and supporting activities at CQU. Dr Thompson received the Mid-Career Research Award while Prof Ronan was awarded for Excellence in Research. 

CRC researcher, Prof Kevin Ronan recieving his award from CQUniveristy

Dr Thompson was recognised for her research into community behaviour during the 2014 South Australia bushfires undertaken for the CRC, as well as work looking at animal-related risk and sociological research on risk analysis, relating to her CRC project Managing Animals in Disasters. Her research has a particular focus on real world applications for increasing the safety of human interactions with animals.

Prof Ronan was acknowledged for his research which focuses on the role of youth, families and schools in raising community awareness to prepare for disasters, including his role as CRC project leader for the Child-centred disaster risk reduction study. 

The awards were presented to both researchers during November.