Prof Mehmet Ozalp
Professor Mehmet Ozalp’s work contributes strongly to the RRW group through his research on Islamic theology, ethics and the lived experiences of Muslim communities in Australia. His studies on Muslim youth, belonging and citizenship directly support the Communities and Wellbeing sub-group by highlighting how faith, identity and social cohesion shape resilience. His theological scholarship on tawhid, moral agency and ethical living aligns with the Philosophy and Practice of Wellbeing sub-group, offering frameworks for values-based resilience and spiritual wellbeing. His long-standing leadership in interfaith dialogue and community engagement further strengthens RRW’s aims of fostering inclusive, resilient and flourishing communities.
Associate Professor Derya Iner
A/Prof Derya Iner’s research directly strengthens the RRW group by examining how Islamophobia, racism, far-right narratives and gendered discrimination affect the wellbeing of Muslim communities. Her work provides evidence on the social and psychological harms that undermine resilience, aligning closely with the Threats to Wellbeing sub-group. She also contributes to the Communities and Wellbeing sub-group through studies on Muslim agency, community responses to trauma, social cohesion and faith-based identity. Her research on Islamic universalism, halal discourse and Muslim life in Australia informs broader discussions on religious identity, moral wellbeing and inclusive belonging, supporting RRW’s overall aims.
Associate Professor Zuleyha Keskin
A/Prof Zuleyha Keskin’s work aligns closely with the RRW group through her research on Islamic spirituality, psycho-spiritual wellbeing and ethical formation, all of which directly support the Philosophy and Practice of Wellbeing sub-group. Her scholarship on identity, extremist theology and spiritual harm also contributes to the Threats to Wellbeing sub-group by examining how distorted religious narratives and psychosocial pressures affect individual and communal resilience. With her leadership in Islamic studies and community-focused scholarship, she strengthens RRW’s broader aims of fostering spiritually grounded wellbeing, ethical living and resilient, flourishing communities.
Professor Bernard Doherty
A/Prof Bernard Doherty’s work supports the RRW group through his research on new religious movements, religious controversy, media representation and the social impacts of religion in contemporary Australia. His analysis of how harmful or distorted religious narratives emerge and circulate aligns closely with the Threats to Wellbeing sub-group, offering insight into spiritual harm, extremism and community vulnerability. His work on Australian religious history, pluralism and church–state relations also contribute to the Communities and Wellbeing sub-group by illuminating how religious diversity shapes social cohesion and resilience. His interdisciplinary expertise strengthens RRW’s broader aims of understanding religion’s role in wellbeing and community flourishing.
Associate Professor Anthony Rees
A/Prof Anthony Rees’s work contributes to the RRW group through his research in biblical studies, ecological theology and contemporary social ethics. His analysis of scripture in relation to issues such as environment, migration, colonial violence and identity aligns with the Philosophy and Practice of Wellbeing sub-group by offering ethical and theological frameworks for human flourishing. His work on community, belonging and justice also supports the Communities and Wellbeing sub-group by showing how religious narratives shape cohesive, resilient societies. His leadership in the School of Theology further strengthens RRW’s interdisciplinary collaboration and research capacity.
Dr Mahsheed Ansari
Dr Mahsheed Ansari’s work supports the RRW group through her focus on Islamic intellectual history, theology, ethics, migration, community heritage and the Australian Muslim experience. Her research on Muslim migration and settlement, pioneer Muslim communities in Australia and the role of Islamic thought in contemporary society aligns with the Communities and Wellbeing sub-group. Her work on prophecy, theology and ethics contributes to the Philosophy and Practice of Wellbeing sub-group by offering frameworks for moral and spiritual resilience rooted in faith traditions. Her leadership in research supervision and heritage projects strengthens RRW’s goal of building research capacity and interdisciplinary scholarship.
Rev Dr Seforosa Carroll
Rev Dr Seforosa Carroll’s work aligns strongly with the RRW Research Group through her research on migration, diaspora, Indigenous spirituality, gender and ecological theology. Her focus on cross-cultural ministry, interfaith dialogue and theology from marginalized perspectives speaks directly to the Communities and Wellbeing sub-group by advancing inclusive, resilient communities. Her research on climate justice, cultural identity and theology from the Global South contributes to the Philosophy and Practice of Wellbeing sub-group by offering frameworks for spiritual flourishing, ethics and human agency in diverse contexts.
Dr Amy Erickson
Dr Amy Erickson’s research supports the RRW group through her focus on ecclesiology, hermeneutics and theological ethics, particularly in how biblical themes such as wilderness, church discipline and vocation intersect with contemporary ethical concerns. Her work contributes to the Philosophy and Practice of Wellbeing sub-group by offering theological frameworks for human agency, meaning and moral resilience. It also aligns with the Communities and Wellbeing sub-group through the exploration of church life and communal structures. Her expertise in theology and ethics strengthens RRW’s commitment to rigorous interdisciplinary scholarship and holistic wellbeing research.
Dr Alexandra Robinson
Dr Alexandra Robinson’s work supports the RRW group through her research in New Testament studies, especially on rhetorical invective, ancient judgment oracles and the role of female characters in early Christian texts. Her analysis of conflict, exclusion and power in early scripture aligns with the Threats to Wellbeing sub-group by illuminating how religious texts can both reflect and challenge harm and inequality. Her focus on discipleship, community formation and scriptural interpretation also contributes to the Communities and Wellbeing sub-group by exploring how religious narratives shape belonging, resilience and communal identity.
Dr Hakan Coruh
Dr Hakan Coruh’s work strengthens the RRW group through his research in Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic ethics and modern Islamic thought. His investigations into how sacred texts are interpreted and applied in contemporary contexts support the Philosophy and Practice of Wellbeing sub-group by offering frameworks of moral agency, spiritual ethics and human flourishing. His critique of extremist interpretations and modernist reformist approaches also aligns with the Threats to Wellbeing sub-group by illuminating how religious discourse can either undermine or promote resilience.
Prof Salih Yucel
Dr Salih Yucel’s work contributes to the RRW group through his research on Islamic spirituality, contemporary Muslim practice and the intersection of faith, wellbeing and community life. His scholarship on Sufism, spiritual psychology and practical religious guidance aligns strongly with the Philosophy and Practice of Wellbeing sub-group by offering faith-based frameworks for inner resilience, moral formation and spiritual flourishing. His work on Muslim communities in Australia, pastoral care and interreligious engagement also supports the Communities and Wellbeing sub-group by highlighting how religious values and spiritual practices strengthen belonging, social cohesion and holistic wellbeing.
