Dr Larissa Schneider

A/Prof Larissa Schneider is an environmental scientist investigating the historical and ongoing environmental impacts of legacy mines on metal pollution and its effects on traditional communities in Australia and East Timor. 

Her work provides critical insights into historical contamination, its persistence in the environment, and its implications for present-day pollution management. A key focus of her research is mercury contamination, contributing to global efforts to mitigate pollution and supporting the Australian Government’s commitments under the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

Building upon this research, A/Prof Schneider works to translate scientific findings into practical policy solutions, informing environmental regulations and remediation strategies.