Dr. Roksana Jahan Tumpa is a Lecturer in Project Management within the School of Engineering and Technology at Central Queensland University, Australia. She is an accomplished educator and active researcher with a growing body of peer-reviewed publications across project management, higher education, sustainability in construction projects, and the retention of women in the construction industry. Dr. Roksana collaborates with both national and international researchers, contributing to cross-disciplinary projects that explore the evolving role of project management in addressing complex societal challenges. Her research excellence has been recognised through a series of prestigious accolades, including the Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Award, the Walt Lipke Project Governance and Control Excellence Award, the Student Voice Commendation Award, Best Paper Award, Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Winner Award, People's Choice Award, and multiple Best Presentation Awards. She has recently secured multiple internal and external competitive research grants, further underscoring her growing impact in the field. In addition to her academic and research contributions, Dr. Roksana has been invited to serve as a keynote speaker at several national and international forums, where she shares her insights on sustainability, diversity, and the future of project management and higher education.
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
School of Engineering and Technology
Early Career Researchers at PMJ College (global competition)
Project Management Journal
The Best Paper Award (Education in Built Environment)
Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA)
The Walt Lipke Project Governance and Control Excellence Award Winner
Project Control and Governance Symposium
People Choice Award in Three Minutes Thesis
Central Queensland University
Three Minutes Thesis (3MT) Winner (University level)
Central Queensland University
Best Presentation Award
Central Queensland University