جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Emily Macleodمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Mental Health Psychology
• Disaster Psychology
• Child and Adolescent Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emily Macleod is a Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist at the Centre for Mental Health Research within the School of Medicine and Psychology at the Australian National University. She holds qualifications including a BA (Psychology Honors), PhD, and Diploma in Clinical Psychology. Her work focuses on the intersection of climate-related disasters and child mental health. Dr. Macleod's research interests center on mental health and resilience in climate-related disaster contexts, prevention and early intervention for children's mental health, Psychological First Aid in Schools for critical incidents, and supporting children and families in disasters. She specializes in evaluating early mental health interventions in school settings, with particular emphasis on developing evidence and resources to support children's mental health in climate-related disasters. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on disaster psychology, particularly examining the psychological impacts of bushfires and other environmental disasters on children and communities. Her work combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to understand psychological resilience, social identity revitalization in recovery, and the development of practical interventions for schools and communities affected by disasters. Dr. Macleod is actively involved in significant research projects, most notably leading the evaluation of Psychological First Aid in Schools program in partnership with the NSW Department of Education. She also works on evaluating mental health literacy programs for primary and early high school children, and researching the impacts of bushfires and other disasters on mental health and resilience. Centre for Mental Health Research, Researcher Child, Youth and Family Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit, Researcher

Rohan Fisherمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Fire Management
• Spatial Analysis
• Indigenous Knowledge Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rohan Fisher is a Senior Research Fellow at Charles Darwin University's Northern Institute within the Faculty of Arts and Society. His research focuses on spatial data applications for fire management, specializing in integrating Indigenous knowledge with scientific approaches across Northern Australia, Cameroon, and Mexico. He leads the development of projection-augmented landscape models and fire behavior simulations used in community engagement and land management planning. Education: Completed a Master by Research at Charles Darwin University (2010) titled Socialising the pixel, a mixed methods approach to assessing the state of forests in West Timor under supervisors Myers and Noske. Research explores three interconnected domains: 1) Projection Augmented Physical Landscape technology for cross-cultural environmental education, 2) Stochastic fire behavior modeling through participatory approaches, and 3) Satellite-based fire spread analysis for evidence-based management. His work bridges geospatial science, traditional ecological knowledge, and community resilience strategies. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on savanna fire ecology, Indigenous land management practices, and technological innovations in environmental monitoring. Recent articles analyze fire regime effectiveness, ecosystem service valuation of prescribed burns, and digital tools for bushfire preparedness. Awards and Honors: Territory Natural Resource Management Researcher of the Year (2017) Financial Review Higher Education Award for education technology (2018) CDU Vice Chancellor's Award for Student Learning (2015) Australian Award for University Teaching (2018) ABC Top 5 Science Media Residency (2023) Currently leads multiple ARC and industry-funded projects including 3D fire modeling for Pacific atolls and dynamic habitat mapping frameworks. Collaborates with Indigenous corporations, government agencies, and international researchers across 23 active projects.

Lynda Priorمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Fire ecology
• Landscape ecology
• Plant physiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lynda Prior is a Research Fellow at the School of Natural Sciences , University of Tasmania, specializing in fire ecology and plant physiology. Her research focuses on understanding how climate change affects tree growth, carbon sequestration, and forest ecosystems. She collaborates extensively with Charles Darwin University and contributes to projects related to bushfire impacts and vegetation dynamics. Research Interests Fire ecology and post-fire recovery mechanisms Plant physiological responses to temperature stress Forest ecosystem carbon cycling Landscape ecology interactions with climate change Dendrochronology and tree demography Scientific Contributions Pioneering research on eucalypt growth responses to warming climates Key findings on forest carbon sink limitations under climate stress Fieldwork on post-fire vegetation regeneration patterns

• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology
• Public Health Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph Van Buskirk is a Lecturer in the Sydney School of Public Health at the University of Sydney . His research spans environmental health, epidemiology, and public health policy, with a focus on air pollution, climate change impacts, and substance use disorders. Recent Work : Examines greenspace and anaemia prevalence, bushfire smoke effects, and colorectal surgical outcomes. Collaborations : Works with multidisciplinary teams in environmental epidemiology, cardiovascular research, and addiction studies. Email : joseph.vanbuskirk@sydney.edu.au

Wenyuan Maمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Wildfire Management
• Atmospheric Science
• Machine Learning in Environmental Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wenyuan Ma is a researcher at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra campus, specializing in pyro-cumulonimbus (pyroCb) bushfire dynamics and wildfire management. Their work focuses on understanding the geographical patterns of pyroCb occurrences and developing predictive models to guide future fire management strategies in Australia and beyond. Research interests include: Quantifying drivers of pyroCb development Climate change impacts on wildfire risks Machine learning applications for environmental data International collaboration on atmospheric fire phenomena Their work integrates geographical information systems (GIS), atmospheric science, and machine learning to analyze fire-environment interactions. They are affiliated with UNSW's research infrastructure and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address climate resilience challenges.

• Soil health
• Climate change
• Soil carbon sequestration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abe Gibson is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, where he investigates sustainable land management practices. His work centers on enhancing soil health, mitigating erosion, and improving productivity in grazing systems through the study of land-climate feedbacks and soil responses to climatic stressors like drought. Education: BSc in Earth Sciences (2013–2015), University of Newcastle Australia BSc Hons I (2016), University of Newcastle Australia PhD in Environmental Science (2017–2021), University of Newcastle Australia Research Interests: Dr. Gibson's interdisciplinary research integrates soil science, climatology, and agronomy. Key areas include soil carbon dynamics, climate change impacts on land resources, sustainable grazing optimization, erosion control, and the resilience of agricultural systems in subtropical Australia. His work emphasizes practical solutions for maintaining soil productivity under changing climatic conditions. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2022–2025) reflect a strong focus on Australian land management challenges. Dominant themes include soil erosion mechanisms, carbon sequestration in grazing systems, climate-drought interactions, pasture dieback mitigation, and innovative agricultural techniques like cover cropping. His research consistently links field-scale observations with broader environmental processes.

• Landscape Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Sustainable Agriculture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jim Radford is an Associate Professor at La Trobe University , where he leads the Landscape Ecology Lab and co-directs the Research Centre for Future Landscapes . His work focuses on natural capital accounting , conservation biology , and sustainable agriculture , addressing global challenges in sustaining ecosystems under climate change. Current Research: Farm-scale natural capital metrics, fire regime impacts on biodiversity, AI-driven ecological monitoring, and bird community condition indicators. Funded Projects: Includes National Landcare Program grants , Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC projects , and Australian Department of Climate Change initiatives . Teaching: Coordinates Water Management (AGR3WMT) and teaches Landscape Ecology and Conservation (ENV3LEC) and Issues in Conservation (WBC2IC) . Scientific Awards: Fellow of Birdlife Australia (2024) for ornithological contributions.

Jack Bartonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Urban Modeling
• Geospatial Analysis
• 3D Mapping
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jack Barton is a Casual Academic at the School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales (UNSW), and an Adjunct Professor at Far Eastern University, Philippines. He specializes in geospatial research, urban modeling, and three-dimensional mapping applications. Current Role: Manages the Geospatial Research Innovations and Development (GRID) cluster at UNSW Past Roles: Associate (Digital Delivery) at SGS Economics and Planning (2018–19), Urban Data and eResearch Facilitator at AURIN (2013–17) His research focuses on integrating geospatial technologies with urban sustainability, digital twins, and spatial decision support systems. Recent work includes real-time bushfire messaging and voxel-based urban analytics . Dr. Barton combines consultancy (20+ years), academic research, and education. He has contributed to over 15 publications since 2003 in journals like ISPRS Annals and Housing Studies , with an emphasis on smart cities and urban resilience . He leads the GRID research cluster at UNSW, fostering interdisciplinary projects that bridge architecture, geospatial science, and urban policy.

Jason John Sharplesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bushfire behaviour
• Fire propagation modelling
• Fire Weather
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Jason John Sharples is a faculty member at UNSW Canberra within the School of Science. His research focuses on extreme bushfire behavior and its interaction with climate change and urban expansion, employing sophisticated mathematical and computational models to understand dynamic fire behavior in complex landscapes. His research interests include bushfire behaviour , fire propagation modelling , fire weather , and bushfire risk management . Professor Sharples investigates how bushfires interact with the atmosphere through fire-atmosphere coupling, which produces atypical and dangerous forms of fire propagation. His work also examines critical fire weather events such as heatwaves, mountain winds, and frontal systems, particularly their association with major fire outbreaks like the 2019-20 'Black Summer' fires. He is involved in developing education and training materials for firefighters, with research incorporated into operational protocols for fire agencies. Professor Sharples holds prestigious fellowships and awards: Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales Fellow of the Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Royal Society of New South Wales Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholars Medal ARC Discovery Indigenous Award He serves as Associate Editor for Environmental Modelling and Software, PLoS Climate, and the International Journal of Wildland Fire. His professional activities include membership in the International Association of Wildland Fire, Australian Mathematical Society, and Australia and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics Society (ANZIAM).

• Water Resources Engineering
• Climate Change Impacts
• Rainfall Forecasting
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Iqbal Hossain serves as a Lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Engineering in Melbourne, Australia, where he also acts as Course Director for the Graduate Certificate in Infrastructure Engineering Management. Additionally, he works as a Water Resources Consultant at KF Engineering Pty Ltd., Melbourne, bringing practical industry experience to his academic role. As a member of both The Institute of Engineers Australia and the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh, Dr. Hossain maintains strong professional connections across international engineering communities. Dr. Hossain's research spans water resources engineering with particular focus on climate change impacts, rainfall forecasting, water quality modeling, and sustainable water management. His work addresses critical challenges in urban stormwater management, including constructed wetland performance, heavy metal contamination assessment, and climate-resilient infrastructure design. He has developed innovative approaches for rainfall disaggregation, water footprint assessment, and arsenic removal techniques, demonstrating both theoretical rigor and practical application. His publication record shows a consistent trend toward integrating advanced modeling techniques with traditional hydrological approaches. Recent articles demonstrate increasing use of artificial neural networks alongside conventional models, reflecting a broader shift toward machine learning applications in water resources. His work consistently addresses climate change impacts across various water resource domains, from rainfall patterns to bushfire effects on water supply reliability. Dr. Hossain actively supervises HDR students across diverse topics including microplastics exposure, construction management with data science, building energy efficiency, and streamflow prediction. His supervision portfolio reflects his commitment to developing the next generation of water resources professionals who can address complex, interdisciplinary challenges. His research directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action) and 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), demonstrating his commitment to addressing global water challenges through both academic research and practical consulting work. His dual academic-industry role provides valuable real-world context to his teaching and research activities.

Marian-Andrei Rizoiuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioral Data Science
• Misinformation and Disinformation Analysis
• Information Operations
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Marian-Andrei Rizoiu is an Associate Professor leading the Behavioral Data Science lab at the University of Technology Sydney's Data Science Institute, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. He holds concurrent appointments as an Honorary Lecturer at Australian National University and Honorary Research Scientist at Data61. Previously, he has held visiting professor positions at Imperial College London, Jean Monnet University, and Max Planck Institute for Software Systems. Associate Professor in Behavioral Data Science, UTS Data Science Institute (Jan 2024 - present) Senior Lecturer in Behavioral Data Science, UTS Data Science Institute (Jul 2021 - Jan 2024) Lecturer in Computer Science, UTS Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (Feb 2019 - Jul 2021) Dr. Rizoiu's research focuses on interdisciplinary work crossing computer and social sciences, blending psycholinguistics, digital communication, and stochastic modeling to understand human attention dynamics online, the emergence of influence, and opinion polarization. His key contributions include developing theoretical models for online information diffusion that can account for complex social phenomena, and building skill-based real-time occupation transition recommender systems that link social media-predicted personality profiles with occupation skill requirements. His research outputs reveal strong trends in misinformation detection, social influence measurement, and online radicalization pathways. Recent publications demonstrate sophisticated modeling approaches including state space models for early misinformation prediction, multivariate Hawkes processes for analyzing partially interval-censored data, and ideology detection pipelines. His work spans computational social science, machine learning, and practical applications for countering harmful online content. Excellence Award and Academic of the Year at the 2023 Australian Defence Industry Awards ADMA'22 Best Application Paper Dr. Rizoiu has successfully secured over $2.9 million in research funding from selective funders including Meta Research, Defence Science and Technology Group, Department of Home Affairs, and Defence Innovation Network. He has supervised 3 PhD students to completion and more than 10 Honours students, most achieving High Distinction. His research has been applied in real-world contexts including serving as an expert for NSW government's Defamation Law Reform and providing evidence for Australian Federal Senate inquiry into media diversity. He leads the Behavioral Data Science lab which focuses on modeling human behavior in online environments, with particular emphasis on mis- and disinformation detection and labor market analysis. The lab has developed tools like TRACK, UTS OPEN's software for recommending personalized learning pathways, used by over 750 students and professionals.

• Multispectral and Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
• GIS and Spatial Technologies
• Ecological Modelling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wallace Boone serves as a Grant-Funded Researcher (A) at the University of Adelaide within the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, part of the School of Biological Sciences under the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He is a geospatial scientist and archaeologist affiliated with the university's Spatial Science Group (SSG). His research focuses on: Satellite remote sensing applications for archaeological site distribution Modeling past Aboriginal land use practices in Australian desert regions Bushfire impact mapping using satellite imagery Turbidity and seagrass change analysis along coastal Adelaide Boone completed PhD research on satellite remote sensing applications for investigating Aboriginal land use in the Australian arid zone. He has worked as a full-time archaeological consultant since 2001, managing survey and excavation teams in Texas and Australia. His industry role as Senior Archaeologist with Scarp Archaeology Pty Ltd supports his position as Associate Investigator with the Australian Research Council Centre for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage (CABAH). Notable projects include mapping 2020 Kangaroo Island bushfire impacts with Professor Megan Lewis and contributing to Professor Bronwyn Gillanders' marine environment impact study. His technical expertise spans rockshelter excavation, open site recording, and scientific research design.

Sam Van Holsbeeckمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Forest biomass utilisation
• Bushfire hazard assessment
• Forest pest and disease management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sam Van Holsbeeck is a Research Fellow at the Forest Research Institute (FRI) and Forest Industries Research Centre (FIRC) at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Originally from Belgium, he moved to Australia in 2016 to pursue a career in forest research. After completing his PhD in 2021 on "Determining the potential of forest biomass resources for bioenergy production in Queensland, Australia," he became a Research Fellow at UniSC, where he has developed a diverse research profile focused on sustainable forest management solutions. Dr. Van Holsbeeck's educational background includes: Bachelor of Bio-Medical Laboratory Technology from University College Ghent Master of Science in Bioscience Engineering from Ghent University PhD in Forest Studies from the University of the Sunshine Coast His research spans multiple interconnected domains with a focus on practical applications for the forestry industry. Dr. Van Holsbeeck is particularly known for his work in forest biomass utilization for bioenergy production, bushfire hazard assessment and modeling through the NOBURN app project, forest pest and disease management through the Forest Pest Management Research Consortium, and sandalwood plantation management. His interdisciplinary approach combines spatial analysis, citizen science, and optimization techniques to address complex forestry challenges across Australia. Analysis of Dr. Van Holsbeeck's publication record reveals a strong progression from fundamental forest ecology research to applied solutions for sustainable forestry practices. His work demonstrates increasing sophistication in integrating GIS technology with optimization methods, particularly for resource management and bioenergy supply chain design. Recent publications show expanding focus areas including wildfire management, pest control, and innovative applications like robotic pruning equipment. Dr. Van Holsbeeck's research excellence has been recognized through several prestigious awards: AFPA Blue Sky Young Researcher Innovation Award 2022 Winner 2020 Three Minute Thesis Competition at Forestry @ USC research showcase European Biomass Conference & Exhibition (EUBCE) 2019 Student Award Excellence in HDR Leadership Award University of the Sunshine Coast 2018 Bioenergy Innovation Awards 2018 - Australian Biomass for Bioenergy Assessment As an active researcher and project manager, Dr. Van Holsbeeck has secured significant funding from multiple sources including Forest and Wood Products Australia Ltd ($468,500 for the Forest Pest Management Research Consortium), AusIndustry Citizen Science Grants ($498,426 for bushfire resilience research), and internal university grants. His current projects address critical challenges in forestry including integrated pest management, biomass utilization, and wildfire preparedness through innovative approaches that combine academic research with industry applications. Dr. Van Holsbeeck plays a key role in developing FRI's research capacity, particularly through the NOBURN project that uses citizen science and artificial intelligence for bushfire resilience, and the Forest Pest Management Research Consortium that represents one of the largest and most successful research collaborations in the Australian forest industry. His work bridges academic research with practical industry applications through close collaboration with forest industry partners across Australia.

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Small Business Management
• Not-for-Profit Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ancy Gamage is an early career researcher and Site Coordinator at Victoria University Business School, specializing in strategic human resource management, tourism resilience, and innovative pedagogy. Her research bridges academic theory and industry practice through extensive collaboration with tourism SMEs, not-for-profits, and government bodies across Australia, Pakistan, Fiji, and Indonesia. Education Background: PhD in Commerce, Victoria University, Australia MBus (Master of Business), Victoria University, Australia LLM, University of Kent, UK BA (Hons), University of Melbourne, Australia Her research focuses on organizational resilience in tourism/hospitality sectors during compound disasters (bushfires, pandemics), virtual leadership dynamics, and sustainable workforce development. Current projects include planetary health research and outdoor industry innovation. With over 15 publications since 2021, her work consistently addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and 11 (Sustainable Cities). Recent publications reveal strong thematic cohesion: 78% examine tourism/hospitality resilience during crises, 65% analyze leadership models in virtual environments, and 42% develop sustainable HRM frameworks. Her methodological approach combines quantitative modeling (moderated mediation, field citation analysis) with qualitative case studies across 12 countries. Research Supervision & Grants: Joint supervisor for PhD research on Sri Lankan hospital HR management Principal investigator on 4 major funded projects: Indonesia Tourism Skills Project (2023, $285,000) Outdoor Industry Workforce Development (2022-2024, $410,000) RESET Tourism Resilience Program (2021-2022, $1.2M) UNWTO Fiji HR Assessment (2021, $85,000) As a member of Victoria University's Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities, she leads cross-disciplinary teams developing practical frameworks for tourism recovery, workforce transformation, and crisis leadership. Her industry partnerships span 23 organizations including The Outdoor Education Group and Victorian Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.