- Bushfire Risk Analyst, The University of Melbourne
Kate is a fire risk analyst and ecologist currently working in the FLARE Wildfire Research Group at The University of Melbourne. Her research is uniquely positioned at the intersection of fire risk modelling innovation and applied fire management. Developing and improving the ways we predict and quantify fire risk is essential for protecting the things we value – people, property, community, and the environment. Improving our ability to predict where in the landscape fire risk is highest increases our capacity to manage these risks. However, the best part of her work is ensuring this research is translatable, fit-for-purpose and able to be applied by agencies and industries. By bridging innovative modelling with practical application, Kate's research contributes directly to safer, more resilient landscapes and communities.
Experience
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2018–presentBushfire Risk Analyst, The University of Melbourne
Education
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2018The University of Melbourne, PhD
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2016The University of Melbourne, Master of Environment
Publications
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2022Mitigation Strategies for Wildfires, Handbook of Fire and the Environment
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2019Habitat use at fire edges: does animal activity follow temporal patterns of habitat change?, Forest Ecology and management
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2018Edge effects in fire‐prone landscapes: Ecological importance and implications for fauna, Ecology and Evolution
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2018Biotelemetry marches on: A cost-effective GPS device for monitoring terrestrial wildlife, PLoS One
Contact Kate for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
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