Laughlin is a graduate Environmental Scientist working in Contaminated Land who completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (Honours) at RMIT University with a major in groundwater systems. Laughlin’s recent university capstone project included developing a literature review of blue carbon schemes in tropical climates and how they may benefit and possibly be implemented for an Indigenous group in Queensland. Outside of work Laughlin enjoys a cozy homebody life reading books, baking, sipping tea and playing games with friends.