Seven projects are underway at Natural Hazards Research Australia (the Centre), spanning renewable technologies, colonial load and cultural conflict to nature-based solutions.
Safety of alternative and renewable energy technologies will gain an understanding of the fire risk in and between stationary battery energy storage systems due to external factors, preventing injury and reducing damage to buildings, infrastructure and the environment.
The research team comprises:
- Dr David Lange, The University of Queensland
- Dr Anwar Orabi, The University of Queensland
- Dr Hons Wyn, The University of Queensland
- Dr Sergio Zerate, The University of Queensland
- A/Prof Ruth Knibbe, The University of Queensland
- Dr David Morriset, The University of Queensland
- Prof Margaret McNamee, Lund University
- Konrad Wilkens, Lund University
- Evalyne Arinaitwe, Lund University
- Dr Ryan Hilditch, Halliwell Fire Research
- Dr Jamie McAllister, Halliwell Fire Research
- Dr Greg Baker, Halliwell Fire Research
Colonial load and cultural conflict will improve understanding of the causes of and contributing factors to cultural conflict and load for First Nations staff and volunteers within Natural Hazards Research Australia’s partner organisations.
The research team comprises:
- Bhiamie Williamson, Monash University
Heatwave resilience and impacts undertakes a comprehensive interdisciplinary work program to understand heatwave impacts better and drive resilience.
The research team comprises:
- Prof Peng Bi, The University of Adelaide
- Prof Yuming Guo, Monash University
- Prof Ollie Jay, The University of Sydney
- Prof Hilary Bambrick, Australia National University
- Prof Cordia Chu, Griffith University
- Prof Tony Capon, Monash University
- Prof Kevin Parton, Charles Sturt University
- Prof Karine Dupre, Virgina Tech
- Prof Jian Zuo, The University of Adelaide
- Prof Kerstin Zander, Charles Darwin University
- A/Prof Angie Bone, Monash University
- Prof Gavin Lambert, Swinburne University of Technology
- Dr Scott Hanson-Easey, The University of Adelaide
- Dr John Nairn, The University of Adelaide
- Dr Carla Mooney, The Bureau of Meteorology
- Dr Ben Scalley, WA Health
- Tracy Ward, NT Health
- Dr Blesson Varghese, The University of Adelaide
- Dr Vanessa Prescott, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Prof Dino Pisaniello, Australian Institute of Health and Safety
- Travis Thomas, Country Fire Service (SA), First Nations of South Australia Aboriginal Corporation
- Dr Kimberly Humphrey, Department for Health and Wellbeing (SA)
- Dr Matt Beaty, Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Dr Brearley, Therman Hyperformance
- Dr Olga Anikeeva, The University of Adelaide
- Dr Michael Tong, Australian National University
- Dr Matthew Borg, The University of Adelaide
- Dr Stefan Caddy-Retalic, Resilient Soth
- Dr Richard Broome, Northern Sydney Local Health District
- A/Prof David Muscatello, University of New South Wales
Communicating flood risk will improve communication of flood risk to people in at-risk areas, including expected intensity and conditions, insurance information, improved flood risk messaging, messaging suitability and social acceptance and implementation of changes into planning frameworks, community messaging and warning systems.
The research team comprises:
- Prof Amisha Mehta, Queensland University of Technology
- Prof Ashantha Goonetilleke, Queensland University of Technology
- Dr Melissa Teo, Queensland University of Technology
- Dr Kate Delmo, University of Technology Sydney
- A/Prof Clinton Weeks, Queensland University of Technology
- A/Prof Jen Seevinck, Queensland University of Technology
Conserving and reconnecting floodplains to mitigate risk will address key knowledge gaps towards implementing nature-based flood risk mitigation strategies in the Australian context.
The research team comprises:
- Dr Roslyn Prinsley, Australian National University
Analysis of inquiry recommendations on natural hazards and disaster risk reduction will comprehensively analyse recommendations from inquiries, report and reviews related to natural hazards and disaster risk reduction to identify key themes and insights and inform future policy and risk mitigation efforts.
The research team comprises:
- Laura Gannon, Meridian Urban
- Stephen Dredge, Meridian Urban
- Ryan McNeilly Smith, Meridian Urban
State of natural hazards research in Australia will create an understanding of the extent of active natural hazards and disaster risk reduction research investments in Australia.
The research team comprises:
- Dr Tayanah O’Donnell, Deloitte
- Jordan Petrie, Deloitte
- Chloe Fisher, Deloitte
These projects were developed based on concepts submitted by the Centre’s network of Participants. Project concepts are formally considered for funding twice a year, as part of the Centre’s ongoing research plan. Visit here for more information