Professor John Fien is an interdisciplinary researcher interested in integrating systems mapping and design thinking to support climate and disaster resilience. He is committed to applied research with diverse communities and partners in industry and government, and is experienced in developing practical tools for community engagement and the translation of research to on-the-ground impacts. He also has expertise in education, training and capacity building for sustainability, green skills for Industry 4.0, and has undertaken research, training, and evaluation projects for UNESCO, UNEP, UNICEF, the World Bank, the OCED and WWF-International. He has written over 130 academic publications and is ranked among the Top 2% of Most Cited Researchers in the World.