Dr Georgeou holds a PhD in development sociology, a masters in social change and development (research) and a bachelors in creative arts. She also has a diploma in education. 
 
Her areas of research and academic writing broadly fall into three streams: i) civil society and volunteering for development; ii) humanitarian development nexus; and iii) human security and food systems. Her research publications include over 35 book chapters and journal articles in high impact journals including the Journal of Sociology, the Australian Journal of History and Politics, the Australian Journal of Political Science, Water International, PLOS One, the International Journal of Sustainable Energy, and Voluntas.    

Prior to her work in academia, Georgeou was involved in the private, government, community, and aid sectors in Australia, Japan, and Vietnam. She continues to play an active advocacy role in issues of aid and development, and has conducted evidence-based research confronting the rules and practices that perpetuate global poverty and inequality.