Research Fellow in Social Pyrogeography
Dr Sharon Campbell is a postdoctoral research fellow specialising in the human health impacts of climate change. Her main research interests include climate-related extreme events such as heatwaves and poor air quality, and the impact of these events on healthcare systems and vulnerable populations. With a background in public health policy, Sharon concentrates on the translation of research into policy and practice, emphasising the communication of research and public education.
Sharon has a postdoctoral research position in the Environmental Health Research team at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research (University of Tasmania). Her current projects include the development of a public short course on bushfires and health, research on the use of digital technology for outdoor workers during heatwaves, an economic assessment of climate-related extreme events, and the development of a disaster risk assessment for Tasmania.
Before starting her PhD, Sharon worked with the Environmental Health Research team to develop and implement the AirRater project (www.airrater.org). Her role included project management, stakeholder management, communications and project evaluation. Her interest in the project led her to embark on a PhD in climate change and health.
Prior to and alongside her work at the University of Tasmania, Sharon has worked in public health policy for the Tasmanian Department of Health. Her policy areas included environmental health and emergency management, refugee and migrant health and workplace health promotion.
Sharon has previously worked in the not-for-profit and commercial sector both in Australia and internationally, in healthcare and information technology. Her primary areas of work include health promotion, education and teaching, marketing and technical support.
