Jamie MacKee

Associate Professor Jamie MacKee is a prominent academic at the University of Newcastle, affiliated with the School of Architecture and Built Environment in the Department of Construction Management (Building). He holds an Associate Professor rank and has served in leadership roles such as Assistant Dean (International) and Head of Discipline for Construction Management. His career spans over 20 years in academia and professional education, with expertise in architectural conservation, disaster resilience, environmental management, and construction management education.

Education:

• PhD, University of Newcastle
• Master of Science (Building), National University of Singapore
• Post Graduate Diploma in Arch Conserv of Mon&Sites, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
• Bachelor of Design Studies, University of Queensland
• Bachelor of Architecture (Honours), University of Queensland

Research Interests: Jamie’s work focuses on the intersection of cultural built heritage conservation, climate change impacts, and disaster resilience. He has pioneered frameworks for sustainable urban development in Asia and led projects like the Tsunami relief hospital in Sri Lanka. His research emphasizes systems theory, Buddhist philosophy, and resilience thinking to address challenges in heritage conservation and disaster management.

Awards:

• 2016 Vice-Chancellor's Award for International Engagement
• 2010 Best Paper Award, Commonwealth Association of Surveying and Land Economy
• 2008 Excellent Building Postgraduate Award, Chartered Institute of Building

Grants & Funding: Jamie has secured over $482,505 in grants, including projects on disaster resilience education in Latin America and Southeast Asia, and collaborations on cultural heritage conservation in Tuvalu. Notable grants include the Resilience Education Australia-China-Taipei (REACT) Network and Disaster Resilience Education Capacity Building initiatives.

Teaching & Administration: As Course Coordinator and Head of Discipline, Jamie has led curricular reforms, developed online educational tools, and managed accreditation processes (e.g., RICS and AIBS). He has supervised over 45 Honours students and currently guides 12 PhD candidates. His administrative roles include Academic Conduct Officer and leadership in industry partnerships.