Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Carlyn is Deputy Director (Education) and Associate Professor (Research) at Monash University Accident Research Centre.
Carlyn leads MUARC’s education portfolio and brings extensive experience as a safety science researcher. She holds qualifications in psychology and public health, as well as a Senior Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
Carlyn leads the System Safety and Performance research team at MUARC, examining the intersection of human behavior, organisational design, and environmental dynamics to build safer systems. The team focuses on macro-level interactions, policies, and structures that shape safety outcomes across complex environments. To address real-world challenges, the team collaborates extensively with government, emergency services, and industry partners to deliver actionable strategies.
Carlyn is also an experienced educator who leads custom safety science professional development courses for industry and government. Educational excellence is a core pillar of MUARC, driving the translation of research into real-world practice. MUARC delivers this impact through executive programs, e-learning, and postgraduate units focused on evidence-based practice and influencing change in complex system, while fostering an ongoing community of practice through the MUARC Academy.
Research area keywords
- Safety
- Governance
- Public Policy
- Applied research
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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Occupational Violence and Aggression (OVA) management in Northern Health: A systems-based analysis
Stephens, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Muir, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kearney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morphet, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mak, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Balakrishnan, S. P. (Project Manager) & Hum-Teo, P. (Project Manager)
18/09/26 → 18/03/27
Project: Research
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Baseline Research program: Victorian Road Safety Futures-Horizon Scan and Mid-Term Strategy Evaluation (2026–2030)
Koppel, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Logan, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Muir, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Batson, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zou, X. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Newstead, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Balakrishnan, S. P. (Project Manager)
30/09/25 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Fire Medical Response (FMR) Evaluation
Muir, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Kearney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
10/05/24 → 1/05/29
Project: Research
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Baseline Road Safety Research Program: Effectiveness of Road Rule 79A
Muir, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kearney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lawrence, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Newstead, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stephens, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Balakrishnan, S. P. (Project Manager)
1/02/24 → 2/12/26
Project: Research
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Bushfire Program Evaluation: Planning Theme
Muir, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
Project: Research
Research output
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Beyond the incident: examining criminal and coronial court documents to explore the impact of workplace fatalities on coworkers
Rawlings, J., Muir, C. & Ayton, D., Apr 2026, In: Illness, Crisis & Loss. 34, 2, p. 239-254 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Establishing An Australasian Fire Fatality Annual Reporting System
Muir, C., Kearney, J. & Newstead, S., May 2026, Melbourne Vic Australia: Monash University. 89 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
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Sleep-deprived and behind the wheel: Exploring the impact of sleep patterns on new parents’ driving behavior
Koppel, S. (Leading Author), McDonald, H., Ueng, Y. L., Ho, M. K., Xiao, J., Bennett, J. M., Albanese, B., Proud, J. K., Stephens, A. N., Mansfield, J., Louis, R. S., Sartin, E., Muir, C. & Bugeja, L., Sept 2026, In: Journal of Safety Research. 98, p. 333-346 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The Community Capacity Co-design Process (C3P): A framework for hyperlocal community-led disaster preparedness
Cull, P., Keating, A. & Muir, C., Sept 2026, In: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 143, 17 p., 106372.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Workplace fatalities and their impact: a discourse analysis
Rawlings, J., Muir, C. & Ayton, D., 2026, In: Labour and Industry. 36, 2, p. 174-192 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Advancing Women's Research Success Grant
Muir, C. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Outstanding Paper Award in Traffic Law Enforcement
Ralph, K. (Recipient), Barajas, J. M. (Recipient), Johnson-Rodriguez, A. (Recipient), Delbosc, A. (Recipient) & Muir, C. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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William H Millar Award - Transportation Research Board
Rahaman, M. (Recipient), Currie, G. (Recipient) & Muir, C. (Recipient), 9 Jan 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)