Bruce Doran

Bruce Doran is an Associate Professor at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the Fenner School of Environment and Society. His research focuses on social applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), particularly in commercial gambling impact analysis, mapping fear of crime, and Indigenous land management.

• Education: BSc(Hons) and PhD from ANU
• Teaching: Courses on GIS theory and practice (EVNS2015/6015), Social Applications of GIS (ENVS3045), and advanced remote sensing

His work includes leading the ANU Grand Challenge Project "Mapping a New Path" (2020-2025), which integrates Indigenous and Western knowledge for community-led research. He has a long-standing partnership with the Yawuru people of Western Australia, focusing on GIS tools for Native Title decision-making.

Research Trends: His recent articles emphasize ecosystem accounting, Indigenous cultural landscapes, and spatial modeling for conservation. Key themes include cross-disciplinary GIS applications, Indigenous knowledge systems, and environmental policy reform.

Scientific Awards:

• ANU Vice Chancellor's Award for Indigenous Education (2016)

Collaborations: Co-led projects with Associate Professor Janelle Stevenson, Professor Albert Van Dijk, and Dr Lorrae van Kerkhoff. Active in Indigenous estate mapping, gambling harm studies, and wildlife-environment interactions.