Aditi Mankad is a principal research scientist with the Sustainability Pathways Program in CSIRO Environment, based in Brisbane. She received her Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons) from the University of Queensland in 2002, her Master of Science (Sport Psychology) from Purdue University in 2005, and her Doctor of Philosophy (Sport, Exercise & Health Psychology) from The University of Western Australia in 2009. Her research explores the social dimensions of innovation in agriculture, biosecurity, and biotechnology, with a focus on behavioural science, risk perception, and public acceptability frameworks. Through this work, she contributes to enabling bioeconomy transitions that support community wellbeing and regional prosperity.