Rate My Professor Allan Johnstone

Allan Johnstone is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Murdoch University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours from The University of Western Australia. As Academic Chair, he oversees the undergraduate majors in Sustainable Development and International Aid & Development, as well as the postgraduate courses in Sustainable Development and International Aid & Development, including the Master of Sustainable Development (M1214), Master of Development Studies (M1195), and Bachelor of Arts in International Aid and Development. Johnstone provides leadership in course planning, scheduling, and academic advising, contacting students via his professional email for alternatives to specified units and ensuring programs align with handbook requirements. His role involves fostering sustainability education across disciplines, preparing students for careers in aid, development, and environmental management.

Johnstone's academic impact is evident through his supervision of multiple graduate theses at Murdoch University. He served as supervisor for the Doctor of Philosophy thesis 'Collaborative sustainability assessment for significant land use change proposals' by C. Raphael in 2011, Masters by Research theses including 'Everyone is unique: Dealing with diversity in genetic resource management' by H. Mountain in 2015, 'The future of our food: Community gardens and sustainability,' 'Community arts and cultural development: A powerful tool for sustainable community development?' by P. Kasat in 2013, and Masters by Coursework 'Creating an integral approach to sustainability in the WA wine industry' by P. Raso in 2014. In 2010, he was associated with a grant for the OUA Bachelor of Arts (Sustainable Development), grant number 14634, and the Ned Baxter Honours Project. He co-authored a 2000 publication with Peter Vintila and Cheryl Turner, published by the Institute for Sustainability and Technology Policy (ISTP) at Murdoch University. Johnstone supports student initiatives such as participation in the Humanitarian Design Summit and international internships, contributing to practical applications of sustainability principles. He has been recognized in student commendations and actively engages in school events and program promotions.