Professor Craig Franklin is the President of the Academic Board and a Professor in Biological Sciences at The University of Queensland (UQ). He is also a member of The Women’s College Council.

Professor Franklin is an animal ecophysiologist and is recognised as one of the leading proponents of the emerging field of conservation physiology. In conjunction with his role as President of the Academic Board, Professor Franklin oversees a large and productive research group, currently composed of three postdocs, eight PhD students and three Honours’ students.

Professor Franklin serves on a number of external professional bodies, committees and editorial boards. He is the Editor in Chief for the Journal of Experimental Biology (Company of Biologists, Cambridge UK) and past President of the Society for Experimental Biology (2019 – 2021). Professor Franklin is the Director of Research for the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve.

Professor Franklin actively champions diversity and inclusion within all aspects of his life – at work, in his communities, and within society more broadly.  He is a ‘UQ ALLY’ in support of the LGBTQAI+ community and upholds the fundamental values of mutual respect, tolerance, and honesty.