MsLaura Niggemann

Graduate Researcher

Faculty of Arts and Education/School of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Graduate Researcher
    Faculty of Arts and Education/School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

BIO

I am a Doctoral Researcher working at the intersection of Anthropology, Sustainability and Geography at Deakin University, exploring transport and mobility futures in Northern Australia.

 

I bring demonstrated experience in building collaborative, practical pathways between research and real-world impact across academia, industry, and community settings.

 

My work includes managing international, cross-sector partnerships and engaging diverse stakeholders to support impactful, place-based outcomes.

 

With a strong interest in sustainability, mobility transitions, and socially responsive research, I’m committed to contributing to initiatives that create more just and resilient futures.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Graduate Researcher
    Deakin University, Faculty of Arts and Education/School of Humanities and Social Sciences

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Research Assistant
    Monash University, School of Social Sciences, Melbourne, Australia23 Jun 2026 - present

DEGREES

  • Master of Arts, Sustainable Business Management
    Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development, Eberswalde, Germany
  • Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Studies & Business Administration
    University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • German
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review

FIELDS OF RESEARCH

  • Anthropology
  • Social change
  • Environmental anthropology
  • Climate change impacts and adaptation
  • Human geography
  • Sociology and social studies of science and technology
  • Research, science and technology policy

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Arts and Education

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • School of Humanities and Social Sciences