Griffith Criminology Institute (GCI) researcher Dr Dominique De Andrade has been recognised for her influential work tackling criminal offending, public health and alcohol-related harm, receiving Griffith University’s Pro-Vice Chancellor’s AEL Mid-Career Researcher Award.
An ARC DECRA Senior Research Fellow, Dr De Andrade has built a national reputation for delivering policy-relevant research with real-world impact, using innovative multi-sector data linkage to better understand the drivers of violence, harm and offending in nightlife environments.
In less than three years at Griffith University, she secured more than $3.5 million in competitive research funding, including an ARC DECRA and a major Queensland Government consultancy.
Dr De Andrade’s research has helped shape reforms and policing responses to alcohol-related harm, with evidence of impact extending nationally and internationally.
“The award reflects the growing recognition of research that directly supports evidence-based decision making and it highlights the impact that research can have in the real world,” she said.
“My work focuses on producing evidence that governments and communities can actually use to reduce violence and prevent harm.”
Real-world impact of research
Dr De Andrade’s body of work spans more than a decade and includes more than 50 peer-reviewed publications alongside a strong global research footprint with 115 collaborators across 21 institutions.
She said her current projects are focused on building safer societies through applied research that bridges criminology and public health.
“Alcohol-related harm and violence in entertainment precincts is a complex issue, it involves policy, policing, health, industry and community attitudes,” she said.
“By linking data across sectors, we can better understand what’s driving harm and what interventions work.”
Dr De Andrade currently leads major research informing Queensland’s approach to alcohol policy and nightlife regulation and is the only academic member of the Queensland Nightlife Economy Commissioner’s Industry Expert Advisory Panel.
GCI Director Professor Rebecca Wickes said the award highlights Griffith’s commitment to research that creates meaningful change.
“Dr De Andrade’s research is rigorous, innovative and deeply impactful,” she said.
“Her work on alcohol-related harm and nightlife violence has led to significant changes in alcohol policy in Australia.
“She exemplifies the kind of translational research that strengthens communities and informs policy at the highest levels.”
For more about Dr De Andrade’s career and to view her latest research, visit Griffith University’s website.
