Professor Jonathan Corcoran
Professor

Jonathan Corcoran

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Background

Jonathan is a human geographer within the School of the Environment and Deputy Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Science at UQ. Jonathan joined The University of Queensland in 2005 following previous appointments at the University of Glamorgan (UK) and the UK national mapping Agency, Ordnance Survey.

Jonathan's interests lie at the intersection of human geography, regional science, sociology and criminology in understanding how human mobility shapes and is shaped by our urban systems and in turn impacts social sustainability; how regional economic growth and development is governed by human capital migration; and how big data and spatial analytics can be effectively harnessed to inform smarter policy.

Jonathan's interest in geography and the spatial sciences began early on in his academic career. Completing his undergraduate studies in geography and a masters degree in geographic information science, where he focused on developing a broad understanding of key statistical, modelling and spatial analytic methods. He then went on to earn a PhD in human geography and computer science, where he focused on modelling the complex relationship between mobility, land use and crime.

Availability

Professor Jonathan Corcoran is:
Not available for supervision
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Fields of research

Human geography

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Glamorgan

Research interests

  • Human mobility and social sustainability

  • Human capital migration

  • Big data and spatial analytics

Research impacts

Jonathan has published widely in academic journals, exploring topics such as the impact of public transportation on crime, the relationship between mobility patterns and social inequality, and the role of urban design in promoting safe and inclusive communities. Through his research, Jonathan has become an internationally recognised expert in the fields of human geography and spatial criminology and is often called upon to speak at conferences and provide insights to policymakers and urban planners. His research has contributed to the development of more inclusive and equitable transportation systems, which prioritise the needs of all members of society and promote safe and healthy communities.

Jonathan remains committed to advancing our understanding of how cities work through which we can create more equitable and inclusive urban environments for all. In parallel he continues to inspire the next generation of researchers and scholars to pursue a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between human spatial behaviours and social systems.

Search Professor Jonathan Corcoran’s works on UQ eSpace

284 works between 2001 and 2025
All (284) Journal Article (193) Book Chapter (27) Conference Publication (30) Book (4) Other Outputs (30)

241 - 260 of 284 works

2011

Conference Publication

Mapping the spatial tourism clusters: A case study of Victoria, Australia

Chhetri, A., Arrowsmith, C., Chhetri, P. and Corcoran, J. (2011). Mapping the spatial tourism clusters: A case study of Victoria, Australia. Spatial Econometrics Association (SEA) 5th World Conference, Toulouse, France, 6-8 July 2011.

Mapping the spatial tourism clusters: A case study of Victoria, Australia

2010

Journal Article

Neighbourhood environment and its association with place based ubiquitous technologies: A case study of Queensland, Australia

Han, Jung Hoon, Corcoran, Jonathan and Lee, Sang Ho (2010). Neighbourhood environment and its association with place based ubiquitous technologies: A case study of Queensland, Australia. Journal of GIS Association of Korea, 18 (2), 45-55.

Neighbourhood environment and its association with place based ubiquitous technologies: A case study of Queensland, Australia

2010

Journal Article

Human capital in remote and rural Australia: The role of graduate migration

Corcoran, Jonathan, Faggian, Alessandra and McCann, Philip (2010). Human capital in remote and rural Australia: The role of graduate migration. Growth and Change, 41 (2), 192-220. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2257.2010.00525.x

Human capital in remote and rural Australia: The role of graduate migration

2010

Journal Article

Spatial forecasting of residential urban fires: A Bayesian approach

Rohde, David, Corcoran, Jonathan and Chhetri, Prem (2010). Spatial forecasting of residential urban fires: A Bayesian approach. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 34 (1), 58-69. doi: 10.1016/j.compenvurbsys.2009.09.001

Spatial forecasting of residential urban fires: A Bayesian approach

2010

Journal Article

Investigating the temporal dynamics of tourist movements: An application of circular statistics

Chhetri, Prem, Corcoran, Jonathan and Arrowsmith, Colin (2010). Investigating the temporal dynamics of tourist movements: An application of circular statistics. Tourism Analysis, 15 (1), 71-88. doi: 10.3727/108354210X12724734223676

Investigating the temporal dynamics of tourist movements: An application of circular statistics

2010

Conference Publication

Exploring intra-urban variations in the incidence of fire events using a geodemographic classification

Anderson, Tessa, Corcoran, Jonathan and Higgs, Gary (2010). Exploring intra-urban variations in the incidence of fire events using a geodemographic classification. GIS Research UK 18th Annual Conference (GISRUK 2010), London, United Kingdom, 14-16 April 2010. London, United Kingdom: University College London.

Exploring intra-urban variations in the incidence of fire events using a geodemographic classification

2010

Journal Article

Trapped in jobless household areas: The spatio-temporal dynamics of children in jobless households in metropolitan Australia

Vidyattama, Yogi, Cassells, Rebecca and Corcoran, Jonathan (2010). Trapped in jobless household areas: The spatio-temporal dynamics of children in jobless households in metropolitan Australia. Australian Geographer, 41 (3), 367-389. doi: 10.1080/00049182.2010.498041

Trapped in jobless household areas: The spatio-temporal dynamics of children in jobless households in metropolitan Australia

2010

Conference Publication

Investigating the changes in journey to work patterns for South East Queensland - a GIS based approach

Tiebei, Li, Corcoran, Jonathon and Burke, Matthew (2010). Investigating the changes in journey to work patterns for South East Queensland - a GIS based approach. 33rd Australasian Transport Research Forum, Canberra, Australia, 29 September – 1 October 2010. Perth, Western Australia: Planning and Transport Research Centre.

Investigating the changes in journey to work patterns for South East Queensland - a GIS based approach

2009

Journal Article

The influence of weather on local geographical patterns of police calls for service

Brunsdon, C, Corcoran, J, Higgs, G and Ware, A (2009). The influence of weather on local geographical patterns of police calls for service. Environment And Planning B-Planning & Design, 36 (5), 906-926. doi: 10.1068/b32133

The influence of weather on local geographical patterns of police calls for service

2009

Journal Article

A geographically weighted regression method to spatially disaggregate regional employment forecasts for South East Queensland

Li, Tiebei, Corcoran, Jonathan, Pullar, David, Robson, Alistair and Stimson, Robert J. (2009). A geographically weighted regression method to spatially disaggregate regional employment forecasts for South East Queensland. Applied Spatial Analysis and Policy, 2 (2), 147-175. doi: 10.1007/s12061-008-9015-3

A geographically weighted regression method to spatially disaggregate regional employment forecasts for South East Queensland

2009

Journal Article

Investigating the Ipswich to Brisbane commuting pattern: A quantitative approach

Corcoran, Jonathan, Chhetri, Prem, Stimson, Robert J. and Fry, Penelope-Jane (2009). Investigating the Ipswich to Brisbane commuting pattern: A quantitative approach. Australian Planner, 46 (2), 40-46. doi: 10.1080/07293682.2009.9995310

Investigating the Ipswich to Brisbane commuting pattern: A quantitative approach

2009

Journal Article

Exploring the spatio-temporal dynamics of fire incidence and the influence of socio-economic status: A case study from South East Queensland, Australia

Chhetri, P., Corcoran, Jonathan and Stimson, R (2009). Exploring the spatio-temporal dynamics of fire incidence and the influence of socio-economic status: A case study from South East Queensland, Australia. Journal of Spatial Science, 54 (1), 79-91. doi: 10.1080/14498596.2009.9635168

Exploring the spatio-temporal dynamics of fire incidence and the influence of socio-economic status: A case study from South East Queensland, Australia

2009

Journal Article

Using circular statistics to explore the geography of the journey to work

Corcoran, Jonathan, Chhetri, Prem and Stimson, Robert (2009). Using circular statistics to explore the geography of the journey to work. Papers in Regional Science, 88 (1), 119-132. doi: 10.1111/j.1435-5957.2008.00164.x

Using circular statistics to explore the geography of the journey to work

2009

Journal Article

Modelling spatial fragmentation of Brisbane housing markets

Chhetri, Prem, Hoon Han, Jung and Corcoran, Jonathan (2009). Modelling spatial fragmentation of Brisbane housing markets. Urban Policy and Research, 27 (1), 73-89. doi: 10.1080/08111140802468291

Modelling spatial fragmentation of Brisbane housing markets

2009

Conference Publication

Modelling potential socio-economic determinants of building fires in south east Queensland

Chhetri, Prem, Corcoran, Jonathan, Stimson, Robert J. and Inbakaran, Robert (2009). Modelling potential socio-economic determinants of building fires in south east Queensland. 3rd State of Australian Cities Conference (SOAC), Adelaide, Australia, 27 November - 30 November 2007. Oxford, U.K.: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-5871.2009.00587.x

Modelling potential socio-economic determinants of building fires in south east Queensland

2008

Journal Article

Modelling the Patterns and Drivers of Tourism Related Employment for South-East Queensland, Australia - A Spatial Econometric Approach

Chhetri, Prem, Corcoran, Jonathan and Hall, C. Michael (2008). Modelling the Patterns and Drivers of Tourism Related Employment for South-East Queensland, Australia - A Spatial Econometric Approach. Tourism Recreation Research, 33 (1), 25-38.

Modelling the Patterns and Drivers of Tourism Related Employment for South-East Queensland, Australia - A Spatial Econometric Approach

2008

Conference Publication

Melbourne? Testing its Progression towards becoming a Compact City

Chhetri, Prem, Chandra, Shobit and Corcoran, Jonathan (2008). Melbourne? Testing its Progression towards becoming a Compact City. Culture, Cohesion and Competitiveness: Regional Perspectives, Liverpool, UK, 27-31 August 2008. Liverpool, UK: Liverpool University Press.

Melbourne? Testing its Progression towards becoming a Compact City

2008

Journal Article

Modelling the patterns and drivers of tourism related employment for South-East Queensland, Australia — a spatial econometric approach

Chhetri, Prem, Corcoran, Jonathan and Hall, C. Michael (2008). Modelling the patterns and drivers of tourism related employment for South-East Queensland, Australia — a spatial econometric approach. Tourism Recreation Research, 33 (1), 25-38. doi: 10.1080/02508281.2008.11081287

Modelling the patterns and drivers of tourism related employment for South-East Queensland, Australia — a spatial econometric approach

2008

Conference Publication

A study of housing fragmentation and price variations in the Brisbane housing market

Han, Hoon, Chhetri, Prem and Corcoran, Jonathan (2008). A study of housing fragmentation and price variations in the Brisbane housing market. 2nd Australasian Housing Researchers' Conference 2007, AHRC 2007, Brisbane, QLD, 20 - 22 June 2007. St Lucia QLD, Australia: The University of Qeensland.

A study of housing fragmentation and price variations in the Brisbane housing market

2007

Journal Article

The use of spatial analytical techniques to explore patterns of fire incidence: A South Wales case study

Corcoran, Jonathan, Higgs, Gary, Brunsdon, Chris, Ware, Andrew and Norman, Paul (2007). The use of spatial analytical techniques to explore patterns of fire incidence: A South Wales case study. Computers Environment And Urban Systems, 31 (6), 623-647. doi: 10.1016/j.compenvurbsys.2007.01.002

The use of spatial analytical techniques to explore patterns of fire incidence: A South Wales case study

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    The National Cycling Data and Analysis Platform (NCDAP) (ARC LIEF Project administered by The University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    Short Term Rental Accommodation Management Systems Regulation Study
    Queensland Government Department of Tourism and Sport
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Short-term rental accommodation review
    Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Integrated Research Infrastructure for Social Science (Australin Research Data Commons grant led by ANU)
    Australian National University
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Longitudinal and spatial database of vehicle ownership and energy consumption
    Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Everyday guardianship: a space time approach to crime prevention (ARC Discovery Project administered by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Australian Transport Research Cloud (ATRC) Platform
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Who Benefits from the Sharing Economy? Disruption in Australian Cities
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    An Integrated Demographic and Transport Demand Modelling Framework (ID-TDM)
    iMove Cooperative Research Centre
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Reclaiming lost ground: Transitions of mobility and parking
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Estimating temporary populations
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Cured or condemned? Mapping mild stoke outcomes and untreated deficits
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - FirstLink
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Urban Analytics Data Infrastructure (ARC LIEF project administered by The University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    So what do you do? Graduates in the creative and cultural industries (ARC Discovery Project administered by RMIT)
    Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Barriers and Facilitators of Neighbourhood Networks and Cohesion
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Mapping and modelling public bicycle sharing dynamics
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - FirstLink
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Attraction and retention: the role of mobility in educational pathways and human capital development.
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Analytical tools for the interrogation of inter-regional migration flows matrices.
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Evaluating the effectiveness of fire safety programs in emergency services management
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    What makes a community resilient? Examining changes in the adaptive capacities of Brisbane suburbs before and after the 2011 flood
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2016
    Addressing concentrations of social disadvantage (administered by UNSW)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Community variation in hoax calls and suspicous fires: geographic, temporal and socio-economic dimensions and trajectories
    Criminology Research Council
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Enhancing the Resilience of Seaports to a Changing Climate
    Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Mapping and Modelling Human Capital and Graduate Employment Flows across Australia's Regions
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Understanding the patters, characteristics and trends in the housing sector labour force in Australia (AHURI Project 30634)
    RMIT University
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Enhanced agency response strategies through modelling geo-temporal characteristics of emergency services calls
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Enhancing spatial modelling capabilities for spaically integrated social science
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Modelling directionality in human geography using circular statistics and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
    UQ Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    The effect of weather, calendar events and socio-economic deprivation on the incidence of fire: A geographical exploration.
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Using GIS and circular statistics to explore the geography of the journey-to-work
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Spatial analysis of fire incidence
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Jonathan Corcoran is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Strength-based approaches to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance in science research

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Tracey Bunda

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Strength-based approaches to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance in science research

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Tracey Bunda

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Planning for health and wellbeing in high-rise precincts: Understanding the role of 'breathing space'

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Sara Alidoust

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Modelling Human-Environment Interactions: Testing Irregular CA and 3D Urban Models

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Scott Lieske

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Routine Policing Activities: Assessing the Strategic Deployment of Random Breath Testing on Crime, Calls for Service and Traffic Crashes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Sarah Bennett

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Wildly productive urban landscapes: Exploring the agency of public urban landscapes in creating healthy cities and community engagement

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt, Dr Liz Brogden, Dr Silvia Micheli

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Effects of Community Support on Violence against Immigrant and Refugee Women in Australia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Rennie Lee, Associate Professor Renee Zahnow

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The shifting geographies of migration in Australia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Aude Bernard, Associate Professor Elin Charles-Edwards

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Ghost Kitchens and Urban Dynamics: Implications for Urban Planning and the Future of Drone Delivery

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Thomas Sigler

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Planning for health and wellbeing in high-rise precincts: Understanding the role of 'breathing space'

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Sara Alidoust

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Jonathan Corcoran directly for media enquiries about:

  • Geo-analytical techniques - urban modelling
  • Geo-visualisation techniques - urban modelling
  • Prediction techniques - urban modelling
  • Quantitative geographical methods
  • Urban modelling

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