Student Research Projects

• Ph.D.
• Ed Oldmeadow, 1998 - present, School of Applied Geology. Geochemistry and Sedimentology of Roebuck Bay. (associate supervisor). Curtin University.
• Aklish Singh, 1998 – 2001, School of Applied Geology. Trace element distribution in Permian coal and their impact on environment, Moher Sub-basin, Singrauli, India. (associate supervisor). Curtin University.
• Robert Corner: 1996 - 1999, School of Spatial SciencesKnowledge Representation in GIS. Research supported by CSIRO (government research agency). Curtin University.

• MS
• Ray Geroso, 2008-present, Modelling rattlesnake habitat and movement.  REM Program, CWU. (co-supervised with Dan Beck, Biology)
  1. Tessa Brookman, 2008-present, Treeline change related to Climate change.  REM Program, CWU. (co-supervised with Jennifer Lipton)
  2. Michael Skaar, 2008-present, How landuse changes affect flooding.  REM Program, CWU
  3. Ben Sainsbury, 2006-present, Managing geographic data within a web mapping environment.  REM Program, CWU.
  4. Marc Fairbanks, 2005-present, GIS applications in archaeology.  REM Program, CWU.  Co-supervised with Steve Hackenberger.
  5. Patrick Emblidge, 2006-present, Gila Monster habitat modelling.  Biological Sciences program, CWU (Committee Member).
  6. Ben Reilly, 2005-2009, Global warming and landuse change, Churchill, Ontario. REM Program, CWU.
  7. Begley, James, 2003 – 2008, Predicting Swakane Canyon bighorn sheep distribution and potential overlap with domestic sheep grazing allotments.  REM Program, CWU (Committee Member).
  8. Erin Woodard, 2002 – 2008, A predictive model utilizing GIS for Saddle Mountain archaeology.  REM Program, CWU (Committee Member).
  9. Tari, Mike, 2003 – 2006, Modeling Spotted Owl habitat on the eastern slopes of the Cascades. REM Program, CWU.
  10. 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).
  11. 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.
  12. Bottelli, John, 2002- 2004, A historical atlas for the Couer D’Alene Tribe. REM Program, CWU (Committee Member).
  13. Nason, Sarah, 2003 – 2004, Assessment of conservation planning efforts in the Swauk Creek watershed, Washington. REM Program, CWU (Committee Member).
  14. Suzanne Wade: 2000 - 2004, Developing a GIS-based coastal management plan, 80 Mile Beach, Western Australia. REM Program, CWU.
  15. Scott Turner: 2000 - 2001, Vervet monkeys in Barbados - management implications. REM Program, CWU. (Committee member).
  16. Jane Lawley: 1998 - 2000, Endangered Species Habitat Mapping, Kingston Project, Manjimup, WA. Research supported by the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Curtin University.
  17. Dwight Francis, 1999 - 2000, 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.
  18. Janet Gilchrist: 1999, Modelling asthma epidemiology using geographic information systems. Curtin University.
  19. Dan Sandison: 1997 - 1999, Assessing the Dynamic Environmental Concerns of Air Quality with a Limited Three Dimensional Data Set Research supported by the Western Australia Department of Environmental Protection. Curtin University.

• Postgraduate Projects
• 2002, Anouk van Zijp: The impact of high elevation logging on snowpack melting and stream hydrographs. 3 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: The design and development of a Rare Flora Prediction GIS. Research supported by CALM. 3 month Occupational Training project, student from Delft University in the Netherlands. Curtin University.
• 1999, Brad Brown: Mapping bauxite potential using Landsat TM, Darling Range, WA. Curtin University.
• 1998, Brad Richards: The Application of Landsat TM Imagery for Bauxite Exploration, Mitchell Plateau, WA. Curtin University.
• 1998, Narelle Mullen: Developing a GIS-based Reforestation plan, Rottnest Island, WA. Research supported by the Rottnest Island Authority. Curtin University.
• 1997, Allan Dobra: Using a GIS to Evaluate the Impact of Native Title Legislation. Research supported by a WA mining company. Curtin University.
• 1997, Jochen Franke: Forest Cover Changes 1942 - 1997, Rottnest Island, WA. Research supported by the Rottnest Island Authority. Curtin University.

• Honours Projects
  • 1999/2001, Michelle Crean: GIS and Remote Sensing support Tidal Mudflat Mapping, Eighty Mile Beach, Western Australia. Research supported by CALM. Curtin University.
  • 1999, Craig Richards, School of Applied Geology: Classification schemes for pegmatites and contained mineral deposits. (co-supervisor) Curtin University.

• Undergraduate Projects/Independent Studies
• 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.
• 2004, Marc Fairbanks, Completion and publication of the Swauk-Blewitt Cross-country ski map. CWU.
• 2004, Patrick Butler, Mapping 100 years of change, Ellensburg, WA. CWU
• 2002, Ora Menees, XC ski map, Swauk-Blewitt area, Washington. CWU.
• 2001, 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. Curtin University.
• 1999, Doug Szczecinski: Evaluation of measured and calculated LS (slope length/slope angle) factors.  Research supported by a ARC Small Grant. Curtin University.
• 1999, Warwick Harry:  GIS supports mine reclamation activities.  Data and assistance courtesy of the School of Environmental Biology at Curtin University. Curtin University.
• 1999,  Robert Thomson:  Weed Mapping on Rottnest Island.   Research supported by the Rottnest Island Authority. Curtin University.
• 1999, Justin Dwyer:  GIS and decision modelling.  Data and assistance courtesy of CALM. 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, Lori Hawkes: A feasibility study of implementing a GIS for vinyards. Research supported by Evans and Tate Winery. Curtin University.
• 1999, James Ellis: IDRISI Software Evaluation and Development of the Unofficial IDRISI Resource Centre Web Page. Curtin University.
• 1999, Steven Ackerly: Mineral Potential Mapping Investigation. Curtin University.
• 1998, Stuart Gordon: DEM generation using soft photogrammetric methods, including scale-based accuracy assessments. Curtin University.
• 1998, Drew France:  Developing an online spatial hotel directory for Perth, WA. Curtin University.
• 1998, Mark Smith: Evaluating the status of web GIS. Curtin University.
• 1998, Shaun Centa: Paleosurface mapping supports gold exploration, Western Australia. Curtin University.
• 1998, Jenny Wilson: The use of remotely-sensed data to assess the impact on vegetation condition of the Central Pilbara Railway Reserve, Karijini National Park, WA. Research supported by CSIRO (government research agency). Curtin University.
• 1998, Reinaard Manger: Mapping Subsurface Structures, Rottnest Island, WA. Research supported by the Rottnest Island Authority. Curtin University.
• 1997, Chris Pavlinovich: Metadata Standards. Research supported by World Geoscience. Curtin University.
• 1997, Damon Clark: GIS and Gold Exploration. Research supported by Newcrest Mining. Curtin University.
• 1997, Matthew Dunn: Slope Angle and Length Calculations within a GIS. Curtin University.
• 1997, Monageng Pule: Botswana on the Internet. Curtin University.
• 1997, Chris Maude: A review of the Status of GIS Applications in the Field of Exploration Geology. Research supported by 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. Research supported by the Jekyll Island Authority. University of West Georgia.
• 1996, Rachel Boulay: GIS Supports Coastal risk Assessment. University of West Georgia.
• 1996, Michael Rivera: A Web Page for the Geography Program. University of West Georgia.
• 1995, Jenny Ralston & Jimmy Berardinelli: Weather and You: Interactions Between Weather and Everyday Life. University of West Georgia.