Clint Hansen is an Indigenous research fellow at RMIT University, pursuing a PhD in Environmental Engineering. He holds a BEng (H1) and completed his honours in Sustainable Systems Engineering in 2020. His current research is guided by his Yiman/Iman heritage and Elders, focusing on protecting the cultural and ecological values of water in Coal Seam Gas (CSG)-affected areas of Central Queensland. By blending traditional Indigenous knowledge with scientific methods, Hansen advocates for Indigenous water rights and seeks to promote regenerative futures and justice for communities impacted by resource extraction.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.