• Ph.D.
    • 1997-2000, Aklish Singh, Trace element distribution in Permian coal and their impact on environment, Moher Sub-basin, Singrauli, India. School of Applied Geology, Curtin University (associate supervisor).
    • 1996 - 1999, Robert Corner: Knowledge Representation in GIS. Work courtesy of CSIRO Land and Water. Curtin University.
  • MSc.
    • Begley, James, 2003 –2008, Predicting Swakane Canyon bighorn sheep distribution and potential overlap with domestic sheep grazing allotments. REM Program, CWU (Committee Member)
    • Erin Woodard, 2002 – 2008, A predictive model utilizing GIS for Saddle Mountain archaeology. REM Program, CWU (Committee Member)
    • Tari, Mike, 2003 – 2006, Modeling Spotted Owl habitat on the eastern slopes of the Cascades. REM Program, CWU.
    • Tim Blocher, 2005, Modern Reform-era (1978-present) Policy and resource dynamics in Ganquan, Yaoxian, and Zhouzhi Counties in Shaanxi Province, The People’s Republic of China. REM Program, CWU (Committee Member).
    • Galloway, Aaron, 2002 – 2004, The use of rural school bus routes and K-12 students in indexing distribution of cougar prey species. REM program, CWU.
    • 2003 – 2004, Nason, Sarah, Assessment of conservation planning efforts in the Swauk Creek watershed, Washington. REM Program, CWU (Committee Member)
    • 2002- 2004, Bottelli, John, A historical atlas for the Couer D’Alene Tribe. REM Program, CWU (Committee Member).
    • 2000 - 2001, Scott Turner, Vervet monkeys in Barbados - management implications. REM Program, CWU. (Committee member).
    • 1998 - 2000, Jane Lawley, Spatio-temporal analysis to Aid Multiple-use Forest Management. Research supported by CALM. Curtin University.
    • 1999 - 2000, Dwight Francis, A spatial decision support system for rapidly assessing the damage caused by natural disasters (a tropical cyclone perspective) (co-supervisor). MSc by coursework. Curtin University.
    • 1999, Janet Gilcrest, Modelling asthma epidemology using geographic information systems. Curtin University.
    • 1997 - 1999, Dan Sandison:  Assessing the dynamic environmental concerns of air quality with a limited three dimensional data set. Data and assistance courtesy of the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) in Perth. Curtin University.
  • Postgraduate Projects
    • 2002, Anouk van Zijp: The impact of high elevation logging on snowpack melting and stream hydrographs. Three month Occupational Training project, student from Delft University in the Netherlands. CWU
    • 1999, Michael Rotondo: Potential for the distribution of very high resolution imagery using the world wide web. Assistance provided by Earth Resources Mapping. Curtin University.
    • 1999, Reny Koevoets. 1999,  The design and development of a Rare Flora Prediction GIS. Research supported by CALM. Three month Occupational Training project, student from Delft University in the Netherlands. Curtin University.
    • 1999, Brad Brown: Mapping bauxite potential using Landsat TM imagery, Darling Range, WA.  Curtin University.
    • 1998, Brad Richards: Bauxite Exploration of the Mitchell Plateau using Landsat TM. Curtin University.
    • 1998, Narelle Mullan: Developing a GIS-based reforestation plan, Rottnest Island, WA. Work courtesy of the Rottnest Island Authority. Curtin University
    • 1997, Allan Dobra: Using a GIS to evaluate the impact of Native Title legislation. Work courtesy of an unnamed mining company. Curtin University.
    • 1997, Jochen Franke: Forest cover changes 1942 - 1997, Rottnest Island, WA. Work courtesy of the Rottnest Island Authority.  Curtin University.
  • Honours Projects
    • 2000, Michelle Crean, School of Spatial Sciences: An evaluation of the applicability of remotely sensed data to mudflat mapping, 80 Mile Beach, Western Australia. Curtin University.
    • 1999, Craig Richards, School of Applied Geology:  Pegmatite potential mapping in the Yilgarn Craton, Western Australia. (co-supervisor) Curtin University.
  • Undergraduate Projects
    • 2007/8, Casey Kolowinski and Nate Long (co-supervised with Jim Schwing, CS): Interactive mapping software: developing life maps on top of Google Earth. CWU.
    • 2007/8, Adam Merrill (graduate RA project): Calculating the carbon footprint of the tobacco industry. CWU.
    • 2007/8, Jennifer Evans (graduate RA project): Estimating environmental resiliency for the Westburg Trail, Ellensburg, WA. CWU.
    • 2006, Brad Wilson: Field studies at Roebuck Bay, Western Australia. CWU.
    • 2006: Jeff Watson: Ellensburg City GIS Implementation. CWU.
    • 2006: Ben Sainsbury: Recreation mapping. CWU.
    • 2006, Randy Throop: Setup, implementation, and training, Trimble GPS/PDA systems. CWU.
    • 2005, Tony Sowards: The geomorphology of Roebuck Bay, Western Australia. CWU.
    • 2004, Marc Fairbanks, Swauk-Blewitt Cross-country ski map. CWU.
    • 2004, Patrick Butler, Mapping 100 years of change, Ellensburg, WA. CWU
    • 2004, Gretchen Volker, Fire Management in Western Australia. Overseas internship. CWU.
    • 2002: Ora Menees and Lise Goss, Field studies at Roebuck Bay, Western Australia. CWU.
    • 2002, Ora Menees, XC ski map, Swauk-Blewitt area, Washington. CWU.
    • 2002, Lise Goss, Assessing the impact of fragmentation on the shrub-steppe habitat. CWU.
    • 2001, Hilary Cox, Environmental modelling of Roebuck Bay, Western Australia. CWU.
    • 2001, Jill Woolcock, Crime mapping in the upper Yakima Valley, Washington. CWU.
    • 2000, Lewis Yaeger: Remote sensing applications for trail impact mapping. CWU.
    • 2000, Bethwyn McCaughan: Developing a GIS-based tree management plan, Rottnest Island, Western Australia. Research supported by the Rottnest Island Authority.
    • 1999, Doug Szczecinski: Evaluation of measured and calculated LS (slope length/slope angle) factors. Curtin University.
    • 1999, Justin Dwyer:  Environmental Impact Mapping, Roebuck Bay, WA.  Data and assistance courtesy of CALM. Curtin University.
    • 1999, Warwick Harry: Remotely sensed data archive development, including metadata and web-based search tools. Curtin University.
    • 1999, Lori Hawkes:  A feasibility study of implementing a GIS for vinyards. Data and assistance courtesy of Evans and Tate Winery. Curtin University.
    • 1999, Robert Thomson:  Weed infestation mapping and modelling, Rottnest Island, WA.   Data and assistance courtesy of the Rottnest Island Authority. Curtin University.
    • 1999, Grecian Dempster:  Alienation of land in the wheatbelt region between 1931 and 1984.  Data and assistance courtesy of the Department of Agriculture. Curtin University.
    • 1999, James Ellis:  The development of the web-based Unofficial IDRISI Resource Centre, Western Australia Branch. Curtin University.
    • 1999, Steven Ackerly: Mineral Potential Mapping Investigation.  Curtin University.
    • 1998, Stuart Gordon: Erosion modelling with digital elevation models in a geographical information system.  Curtin University.
    • 1998, Shaun Centa: The use of 3 dimensional imaging for gold prediction and display using MapInfo and Vertical Mapper. Supported by RGC Exploration. Curtin University.
    • 1998, Drew France: The development of an online spatial hotel directory for Fremantle, WA.  Curtin University.
    • 1998, Mark Smith: An evaluation of the current status of web-GIS.  Curtin University.
    • 1998, Jenny Wilson:  The use of remotely sensed data and GIS technology to assess the impact on vegetation condition of the Central Pilbara Railway Reserve, Karajini National Park, WA.  Work courtesy of CSIRO. Curtin University.
    • 1998, Reinaard Manger: Mapping subsurface structures, Rottnest Island, WA. Work courtesy of the Rottnest Island Authority. Curtin University.
    • 1997, Chris Pavlinovich: Metadata standards as applied to a World Geoscience project. Work courtesy of World Geoscience.Curtin University.
    • 1997, Damon Clark: GIS and Gold Exploration.  Curtin University.
    • 1997, Dunn, Matthew: Slope angle and length calculations within a GIS.  Curtin University.
    • 1997, Monageng Pule: Botswana on the Internet.  Curtin University.
    • 1997, Chris Maude: Review of the status of GIS applications in the field of exploration geology. Much of the data and time courtesy of the Resource Service Group (RSG).  Curtin University.
    • 1996, Jenny Ralston: A GIS Analysis of the Spatial Relations among the Archaeological Structures of Millionaires Village, Jekyll Island, GA.  The State University of West Georgia.
    • 1996, Rachel Boulay: GIS supports Coastal risk assessment.  The State University of West Georgia.
    • 1996, Michael Rivera: A web page for the Geography Program.  The State University of West Georgia.
    • 1995, Jenny Ralston & Jimmy Berardinelli, Weather and you: interactions between weather and everyday life. The State University of West Georgia.

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