Emma Johnston

Emma Johnston
Emma Johnston at the 2016 NRM Science Conference, University of Adelaide
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
Awards2012 NSW Science and Engineering Awards;
2014 Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science;
2018 Clarke Medal
Scientific career
FieldsMarine ecologist
InstitutionsUniversity of New South Wales
ThesisEffects of transient copper pollution events on the ecology of marine epifaunal assemblages
Doctoral advisorMick 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.