Emma Johnston
Emma Johnston | |
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Emma Johnston at the 2016 NRM Science Conference, University of Adelaide | |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Awards | 2012 NSW Science and Engineering Awards; 2014 Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science; 2018 Clarke Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Marine ecologist |
| Institutions | University of New South Wales |
| Thesis | Effects of transient copper pollution events on the ecology of marine epifaunal assemblages |
| Doctoral advisor | Mick Keough |
Emma Letitia Johnston AO is an Australian marine ecologist and academic. In February 2025, she became the Vice Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.
She was also the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) at the University of Sydney, as well as the former dean of science and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of New South Wales. She also served as president of Science & Technology Australia.