Overview
Background
Dr Ann Peterson’s research interests are in: Coastal planning, management and governance, Integrated buffer planning, Regional planning (nature conservation and open space), Planning policy and governance and Integrated landscape planning.
She received her PhD from the University of Queensland in 2002. Her current research projects are in the fields of:
Coastal planning and managementNatural resource management and planningIntegrated Buffer PlanningRegional planning
Availability
- Dr Ann Ellen Peterson is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- PhD, The University of Queensland
- Master of Urban & Regional Planning, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons), The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Coastal planning and management
Investigation has centred on a comparative analysis of coastal planning and management frameworks in the major oceans, with a focus on small island states. The research will provide a foundation for developing sustainable coastal plans in a variety of settings.
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Integrated Buffer Planning
The development of an innovative, practical planning tool to guide planners in the design of integrated buffers to better conserve the values of environmentally sensitive areas.
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Regional planning
With colleagues in government, the development of regional planning documents which contribute to enhanced sustainability.
Works
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2016
Journal Article
Stakeholder perspectives for coastal ecosystem services and influences on value integration in policy
Simpson, Shay, Brown, Greg, Peterson, Ann and Johnstone, Ron (2016). Stakeholder perspectives for coastal ecosystem services and influences on value integration in policy. Ocean and Coastal Management, 126, 9-21. doi: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2016.03.009
2016
Journal Article
Methodology for examining the challenges in mainstreaming climate change adaptation
Cuevas, Sining C., Peterson, Ann, Morrison, Tiffany and Robinson, Catherine (2016). Methodology for examining the challenges in mainstreaming climate change adaptation. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 8 (3), 418-439. doi: 10.1108/IJCCSM-07-2015-0091
2015
Journal Article
Institutional capacity for long-term climate change adaptation: evidence from land use planning in Albay, Philippines
Cuevas, Sining C., Peterson, Ann, Robinson, Catherine and Morrison, Tiffany H. (2015). Institutional capacity for long-term climate change adaptation: evidence from land use planning in Albay, Philippines. Regional Environmental Change, 16 (7), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s10113-015-0909-8
2015
Journal Article
Environmental implications of using 'under utilised agricultural land' for future bioenergy crop production
Miyake, Saori, Smith, Carl, Peterson, Ann, McAlpine, Clive, Renouf, Marguerite and Waters, David (2015). Environmental implications of using 'under utilised agricultural land' for future bioenergy crop production. Agricultural Systems, 139, 180-195. doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2015.06.010
2014
Other Outputs
Review of the National Koala Conservation and Management Strategy 2009-2014
McAlpine, C. A., Preece, H. J. and Peterson, A. E. (2014). Review of the National Koala Conservation and Management Strategy 2009-2014. Not available:
2014
Conference Publication
Are students really that different from their lecturers? A case study in perceptions of emerging learning technologies in higher education
Mateo-Babiano, I. B., Peterson, A., MacLeod, H., McGrath, D. and Seeto, D. (2014). Are students really that different from their lecturers? A case study in perceptions of emerging learning technologies in higher education. ICTE 2013: International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Education, Singapore, Singapore, 1-2 December 2013. Southampton, Hants, United Kingdom: W I T Press. doi: 10.2495/ICTE131362
2014
Book Chapter
An Analytical Framework for Investigating Complex Institutions in Climate Change Adaptation: The Institutional Environment Matrix
Cuevas, Sining C., Peterson, Ann and Morrison, Tiffany (2014). An Analytical Framework for Investigating Complex Institutions in Climate Change Adaptation: The Institutional Environment Matrix. Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation. (pp. 1-22) edited by Walter Leal Filho. Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-40455-9_18-1
2012
Journal Article
Land-use and environmental pressures resulting from current and future bioenergy crop expansion: a review
Miyake, Saori, Renouf, Marguerite, Peterson, Ann, McAlpine, Clive and Smith, Carl (2012). Land-use and environmental pressures resulting from current and future bioenergy crop expansion: a review. Journal of Rural Studies, 28 (4), 650-658. doi: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2012.09.002
2012
Journal Article
Local government response to the impacts of climate change: An evaluation of local climate adaptation plans
Baker, Ingrid, Peterson, Ann, Brown, Greg and McAlpine, Clive (2012). Local government response to the impacts of climate change: An evaluation of local climate adaptation plans. Landscape and Urban Planning, 107 (2), 127-136. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2012.05.009
2012
Conference Publication
Academic integrity: achieving best practice in built environment degree programs
Warren, Clive M. J., Peterson, Ann and Neil, David (2012). Academic integrity: achieving best practice in built environment degree programs. RICS COBRA 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada United States, 11-13 September 2012. London: RICS.
2012
Conference Publication
Academic integrity: achieving good practice in undergraduate property and planning programs through online tutoring
Warren, Clive M. J., Peterson, Ann and Neil, David (2012). Academic integrity: achieving good practice in undergraduate property and planning programs through online tutoring. 18th Annual Pacific Rim Real Estate Society Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 15-18 January 2012. Adelaide, SA, Australia: PRRES.
2012
Conference Publication
Developing a learning technology preparedness plan
Peterson, Ann, Macleod, Hilary, Mateo-Babiano, Derlie, McGrath, Dominic, Seeto, Deidre and Neil, David (2012). Developing a learning technology preparedness plan. IADIS International Conference e-Learning 2012 (part of the MCCSIS 2012 Conference), Lisbon, Portugal, 17-20 July, 2012.
2012
Conference Publication
Interactive online learning
Peterson, Ann, Neil, David, Warren, Clive, McGrath, Dominic and Seeto, Deidre (2012). Interactive online learning. IADIS International Conference e-Learning 2012, Lisbon, Portugal, 17-20 July 2012.
2011
Conference Publication
Online interactive learning tutorials: Addressing plagiarism, referencing and graphical presentation
Peterson, Ann, Neil, David, Brander, Kathleen, Seeto, Deidre and McGrath, Dominic (2011). Online interactive learning tutorials: Addressing plagiarism, referencing and graphical presentation. First Year in Higher Education Conference 2011, Fremantle, WA, Australia, 28 June-1 July 2011. Brisbane, Australia: Colourwise Reproductions.
2011
Conference Publication
Graphic presentation excellence in the first year of higher education
Peterson, A, Brander, K and Neil, D (2011). Graphic presentation excellence in the first year of higher education. First Year in Higher Education Conference, Freemantle, Australia, 28 June - 1 July 2011.
2010
Journal Article
Back to the Future? Planning for environmental outcomes and the new Caring for our Country program
Morrison, T. H., McAlpine, C., Rhodes, J. R., Peterson, A. and Schmidt, P. (2010). Back to the Future? Planning for environmental outcomes and the new Caring for our Country program. Australian Geographer, 41 (4), 521-538. doi: 10.1080/00049182.2010.519763
2010
Journal Article
New regionalism and planning for water quality improvement in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Peterson, Ann, Walker, Michelle, Maher, Mary, Hoverman, Suzanne and Eberhard, Rachel (2010). New regionalism and planning for water quality improvement in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Geographical Research, 48 (3), 297-313. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-5871.2009.00634.x
2010
Journal Article
Constructing a new planning indicator framework to reduce poverty in Indonesia
Surjono and Peterson, Ann (2010). Constructing a new planning indicator framework to reduce poverty in Indonesia. Journal of Mathematics and Technology (3), 95-100.
2010
Conference Publication
Supporting first year students at UQ: Addressing plagiarism and peer mentoring
Jordan, G., Neil, D. and Peterson, A. (2010). Supporting first year students at UQ: Addressing plagiarism and peer mentoring. 13th Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education Conference 2010, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 27-30 June 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Improving the first year experience: Innovative computer aided learning and hands-on peer mentoring
Peterson, Ann, Jordan, Graham and Neil, David (2010). Improving the first year experience: Innovative computer aided learning and hands-on peer mentoring. 29th Annual Conference on the First Year Experience, Denver, Colorado, United States, 12-16 February 2010. Columbia, SC, United States: National Resource Centre for the First Year Experience and Students in Transition.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Ann Ellen Peterson is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Responsive Governance and Complex Urban Settings: Resilience of an urban policy arena in Brisbane (QLD) Australia and Portland (OR) USA
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Examining the Challenges in Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation into Local Land-use Planning: The Case of Albay, Philippines
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Environmental Consequences of Land use Changes for Bioenergy Crop Production at a Regional Scale
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Marguerite Renouf
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Wise use principles for wetland management: A case study of Pemalang coastal area - Central Java - Indonesia
Principal Advisor
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2009
Master Philosophy
Terrestrial biodiversity offsets: The development of ecological guidelines to inform planning
Principal Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
POVERTY REDUCTION MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT: A PLANNING STRATEGY TO PROMOTE MORE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN EAST JAVA-INDONESIA, MALANG - AS A CASE STUDY.
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Defining the planning and policy problem of climate change adaptation: A discursive analysis of multi-level governance frameworks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Karen McNamara
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Social Justice and Planning Policy: The provision of sewerage infrastructure in Jakarta, Indonesia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sonia Roitman
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Integrating coastal ecosystem values in decision making and policy - a case study of the south-east Queensland region
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ron Johnstone
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Linking Freshwater Ecosystems and Diadromy in Selecting Marine Reserves in Enclosed and Semi-enclosed Seas: Caspian Sea as Case Study
Associate Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
CONSERVING AND RESTORING WILDLIFE IN FRAGMENTED URBAN LANDSCAPES: A CASE STUDY FROM BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hugh Possingham
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Ann Ellen Peterson directly for media enquiries about:
- Buffer zones - for wildlife
- Conservation - environment
- Environmental planning
- Environmental policy
- Geography and planning
- National parks
- Natural resource management
- Nature reserves
- Online learning tools - environmental management
- Policy - environment
- Politics - and the environment
- Regional planning
- Wildlife conservation
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