Overview
Background
Pedram Rashidi is a Research Fellow with a joint appointment at the Centre for Policy Futures and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC). He is currently developing a responsible innovation framework for quantum biotechnology in collaboration with QUBIC.
With a Master's degree in Physics, extensive industry experience, and a PhD in Political Science, Pedram's interdisciplinary research spans science and technology studies, responsible innovation, environmental governance, and decarbonisation policy.
His current research focuses on identifying regulatory gaps in emerging quantum-enabled decarbonisation sectors, developing risk profiles for quantum biotechnology research and innovation, and examining the geopolitical implications of emerging technologies.
Pedram's work has informed both national and international organisations. His contributions include supporting CSIRO's public engagement initiatives in quantum innovation, and participating in the IPCC Expert Meeting on Gender, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity.
He also leads the Responsible Science Program, a QUBIC initiative that supports researchers in navigating ethical, social, and academic challenges associated with contemporary science. The program addresses issues ranging from artificial intelligence and data governance to authorship, research integrity, and responsible research practices. As part of this initiative, Pedram produces two podcast series, Quantum & Society and Responsible Science, which explore the broader impacts of emerging technologies and scientific research.
Availability
- Dr Pedram Rashidi is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Science and Technology Studies
Examining how scientific knowledge and technological innovation shape society, policy, and governance, and how social, political, and cultural factors influence scientific and technological development.
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Science and Technology Policy
Analysing policies that govern the development, regulation, and adoption of emerging technologies, with a focus on innovation, societal impact, and public value.
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Responsible Innovation
Developing approaches to anticipate and address the ethical, social, environmental, and governance implications of emerging technologies throughout the research and innovation process.
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Environmental governance
Investigating how governance systems address emerging sustainability challenges through policy, institutions and governance.
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Decarbonisation Policy
Examining policies, governance frameworks, and innovation pathways that support the transition to net-zero emissions, with a focus on emerging technologies, sustainability, and climate action.
Works
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2026
Journal Article
Quantum innovation and geopolitical transformation: a historical-comparative analysis
Rashidi, Pedram and Nadh, P. Omkar (2026). Quantum innovation and geopolitical transformation: a historical-comparative analysis. Minerva. doi: 10.1007/s11024-026-09647-w
2025
Journal Article
Indigenous peoples at the heritage-climate change nexus: Examining the effectiveness of UNESCO and the IPCC's boundary work
Rashidi, Pedram (2025). Indigenous peoples at the heritage-climate change nexus: Examining the effectiveness of UNESCO and the IPCC's boundary work. Review of International Studies, 51 (1), 42-63. doi: 10.1017/S0260210524000196
2024
Other Outputs
The Big Mob STEM it Up! poster series
Shay, Marnee, Cole, Antoinette, Thomson, Amy, Hurley, Amanda, Miller, Jodie, Hameed, Suraiya, Rashidi, Pedram, Ockerby, Zoe, Perkins, Ren, Harvey Smith, Lisa and Williams, Lisa A. (2024). The Big Mob STEM it Up! poster series. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
2024
Journal Article
Indigenous peoples at the heritage–climate change nexus: examining the effectiveness of UNESCO and the IPCC’s boundary work
Rashidi, Pedram (2024). Indigenous peoples at the heritage–climate change nexus: examining the effectiveness of UNESCO and the IPCC’s boundary work. Review of International Studies, 51 (1), 1-22. doi: 10.1017/s0260210524000196
2023
Other Outputs
Big Mob: STEM it up research report 2023
Shay, Marnee, Miller, Jodie, Thomson, Amy, Cole, Antoinette, Abdul Hameed, Suraiya, Perkins, Ren, Rashidi, Pedram, Hurley, Amanda, Ockerby, Zoe, Harvey-Smith, Lisa and Williams, Lisa A. (2023). Big Mob: STEM it up research report 2023. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2023
Newspaper Article
Never mind the “Green Games” — let’s aim for a 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games that deliver on climate justice
Lyons, Kristen, Walker, Jim and Rashidi, Pedram (2023, 05 15). Never mind the “Green Games” — let’s aim for a 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games that deliver on climate justice ABC Religion and Ethics
2023
Book Chapter
Democratizing global climate governance? The case of indigenous representation in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Rashidi, Pedram and Lyons, Kristen (2023). Democratizing global climate governance? The case of indigenous representation in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Economics and climate emergency. (pp. 284-299) edited by Barry Gills and Jamie Morgan. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003174707-21
2022
Journal Article
Post-graduate work integrated learning: using diversity to prepare graduates for a messy and contested world
Lyons, Kristen , Seini, Monica , Coogan West, Catherine , Rashidi, Pedram , Freeman, Camille , Ryall, Glenn , Chen, Susan and Vu, Ciarra (2022). Post-graduate work integrated learning: using diversity to prepare graduates for a messy and contested world. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 23 (4), 595-605.
2021
Newspaper Article
Indigenous knowledge systems are vital to the design of solutions to climate change - so why are Indigenous voices so rarely included in deliberations?
Rashidi, Pedram , Lyons, Kristen and Walker, K. J. (2021, 11 15). Indigenous knowledge systems are vital to the design of solutions to climate change - so why are Indigenous voices so rarely included in deliberations?
2021
Journal Article
Democratizing global climate governance? The case of indigenous representation in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Rashidi, Pedram and Lyons, Kristen (2021). Democratizing global climate governance? The case of indigenous representation in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Globalizations, 20 (8), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/14747731.2021.1979718
2021
Newspaper Article
Religion and climate change
Rashidi, Pedram (2021, 01 01). Religion and climate change Scroll Magazine
2019
Other Outputs
The development of postgraduate work integrated learning (WIL) – a review of the literature and lessons for the master of development practice and HASS faculty
Rashidi, Pedram, Lyons, Kristen and Seini, Monica (2019). The development of postgraduate work integrated learning (WIL) – a review of the literature and lessons for the master of development practice and HASS faculty. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2017
Other Outputs
Global environmental governance and its discontents: a critique of reductionism in the dominant discourse of climate change
Rashidi, Pedram (2017). Global environmental governance and its discontents: a critique of reductionism in the dominant discourse of climate change. PhD Thesis, School of Political Science and International Studies, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.350
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