Bryan Boruff

Associate Professor Bryan Boruff is affiliated with the University of Western Australia (UWA), specifically within the School of Agriculture and Environment. His roles include Specialisation Coordinator for Sensing and Spatial Data Science in the Master of Environmental Science program. He holds a PhD from the University of South Carolina and has expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and environmental hazard analysis.

Education:

• BA, MA Flor.At.
• PhD from University of South Carolina

His research focuses on applying GIS and Remote Sensing to environmental hazards, agriculture, renewable energy, population health, and urban planning. Recent work includes studies on the impact of green spaces on children’s health and the development of spatial tools for environmental management.

Recent articles explore topics such as the association between coastal proximity and child development, land use mapping in Fiji, and the role of urban vegetation in mitigating heat. These studies highlight his interdisciplinary approach, blending geospatial technologies with public health and environmental sustainability.

He has secured significant funding, including over $1.6 million from ACIAR for climate-smart landscapes research and a $1.7 million National Environmental Science Program grant. Collaborations span international projects in Fiji, Cambodia, and Pakistan, addressing disaster recovery and climate resilience.

Boruff is involved in initiatives like the UWA Oceans Institute and the Institute of Agriculture. His teaching includes advanced GIS and remote sensing courses, contributing to the next generation of spatial data scientists.