Emma Johnston
Emma Johnston | |
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Johnston in 2016 | |
| Born | 11 June 1973 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 26 December 2025 (aged 52) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Education | University of Melbourne |
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| Spouse | Sam |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science (2014) Clarke Medal (2018) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Marine ecology |
| Institutions | University of New South Wales |
| Thesis | Effects of Transient Copper Pollution Events on the Ecology of Marine Epifaunal Assemblages |
| Doctoral advisor | Mick Keough |
Emma Letitia Johnston AO (11 June 1973 – 26 December 2025) was an Australian marine ecologist and academic. In February 2025, she became the vice-chancellor of the University of Melbourne.
Johnston was also the deputy vice-chancellor for research at the University of Sydney, as well as the former dean of science and pro-vice-chancellor for research at the University of New South Wales. She had also been the president of Science & Technology Australia.