Professor Jonathan Corcoran
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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 (5) Other Outputs (29)

161 - 180 of 284 works

2017

Conference Publication

Trajectory Flow Map: Graph-based approach to analyse temporal evolution of aggregated traffic flows in large-scale urban networks

Kim, Jiwon, Zheng, Kai, Corcoran, Jonathan, Ahn, Sanghyung and Papmanolis, Marty (2017). Trajectory Flow Map: Graph-based approach to analyse temporal evolution of aggregated traffic flows in large-scale urban networks. Transportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting, Washington DC United States, December 2016. Washington, DC United States: Transportation Research Board.

Trajectory Flow Map: Graph-based approach to analyse temporal evolution of aggregated traffic flows in large-scale urban networks

2017

Journal Article

Mapping spatial patterns of bus usage under varying local temperature conditions

Corcoran, Jonathan and Tao, Sui (2017). Mapping spatial patterns of bus usage under varying local temperature conditions. Journal of Maps, 13 (1), 74-81. doi: 10.1080/17445647.2017.1378933

Mapping spatial patterns of bus usage under varying local temperature conditions

2017

Book Chapter

Graduate migration and regional development: an international perspective

Corcoran, Jonathan and Faggian, Alessandra (2017). Graduate migration and regional development: an international perspective. Graduate migration and regional development: an international perspective. (pp. 1-10) edited by Jonathan Corcoran and Alessandra Faggian. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781784712167.00005

Graduate migration and regional development: an international perspective

2017

Book Chapter

Spatial typology of the private rental housing market at neighbourhood scale: the case of South East Queensland, Australia

Liu, Yan, Wadley, David and Corcoran, Jonathan (2017). Spatial typology of the private rental housing market at neighbourhood scale: the case of South East Queensland, Australia. Applied spatial modelling and planning. (pp. 91-106) edited by John R. Lombard, Eliahu Stern and Graham Clarke. Abingdon, Oxfordshire United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315683621-15

Spatial typology of the private rental housing market at neighbourhood scale: the case of South East Queensland, Australia

2017

Book Chapter

The role of migration on education-job mismatch: evidence from overseas graduates in Australia

Tang, Angelina Zhi Rou, Corcoran, Jonathan and Rowe, Francisco (2017). The role of migration on education-job mismatch: evidence from overseas graduates in Australia. Graduate migration and regional development: an international perspective. (pp. 11-41) edited by Jonathan Corcoran and Alessandra Faggian. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781784712167.00006

The role of migration on education-job mismatch: evidence from overseas graduates in Australia

2017

Book Chapter

Human-capital migration and salaries: an examination of US college graduates

Faggian, Alessandra, Corcoran, Jonathan and Franklin, Rachel S. (2017). Human-capital migration and salaries: an examination of US college graduates. Graduate migration and regional development: an international perspective. (pp. 202-219) edited by Jonathan Corcoran and Alessandra Faggian. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781784712167.00014

Human-capital migration and salaries: an examination of US college graduates

2017

Book

Graduate migration and regional development: an international perspective

Corcoran, Jonathan and Faggian, Alessandra eds. (2017). Graduate migration and regional development: an international perspective. Northampton, MA USA: Edward Elgar Publishing.

Graduate migration and regional development: an international perspective

2016

Journal Article

How does our natural and built environment affect the use of bicycle sharing?

Mateo-Babiano, Iderlina, Bean, Richard, Corcoran, Jonathan and Pojani, Dorina (2016). How does our natural and built environment affect the use of bicycle sharing?. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 94, 295-307. doi: 10.1016/j.tra.2016.09.015

How does our natural and built environment affect the use of bicycle sharing?

2016

Journal Article

Modelling tourism and hospitality employment clusters: a spatial econometric approach

Chhetri, Anjali, Chhetri, Prem, Arrowsmith, Colin and Corcoran, Jonathan (2016). Modelling tourism and hospitality employment clusters: a spatial econometric approach. Tourism Geographies, 19 (3), 1-27. doi: 10.1080/14616688.2016.1253765

Modelling tourism and hospitality employment clusters: a spatial econometric approach

2016

Journal Article

Using routine activity theory to inform a conceptual understanding of the geography of fire events

Corcoran, Jonathan, Zahnow, Renee and Higgs, Gary (2016). Using routine activity theory to inform a conceptual understanding of the geography of fire events. Geoforum, 75, 180-185. doi: 10.1016/j.geoforum.2016.07.015

Using routine activity theory to inform a conceptual understanding of the geography of fire events

2016

Journal Article

The influence of weather on local geographical patterns of bus usage

Tao, Sui, Corcoran, Jonathan, Hickman, Mark and Stimson, Robert (2016). The influence of weather on local geographical patterns of bus usage. Journal of Transport Geography, 54, 66-80. doi: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2016.05.009

The influence of weather on local geographical patterns of bus usage

2016

Journal Article

The association between smoke alarm presence and injury and death rates: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Rohde, David, Corcoran, Jonathan, Sydes, Michelle and Higginson, Angela (2016). The association between smoke alarm presence and injury and death rates: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Fire Safety Journal, 81, 58-63. doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2016.01.008

The association between smoke alarm presence and injury and death rates: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2016

Journal Article

Evaluating the effects of Australian policy changes on human capital: the role of a graduate visa scheme

Faggian, Alessandra, Corcoran, Jonathan and Rowe, Francisco (2016). Evaluating the effects of Australian policy changes on human capital: the role of a graduate visa scheme. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 34 (1), 151-170. doi: 10.1177/0263774X15614755

Evaluating the effects of Australian policy changes on human capital: the role of a graduate visa scheme

2016

Journal Article

The dynamics of bike-sharing in Washington, D.C. and Brisbane, Australia: implications for policy and planning

Ahillen, Michael, Mateo-Babiano, Derlie and Corcoran, Jonathan (2016). The dynamics of bike-sharing in Washington, D.C. and Brisbane, Australia: implications for policy and planning. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, 10 (5), 441-454. doi: 10.1080/15568318.2014.966933

The dynamics of bike-sharing in Washington, D.C. and Brisbane, Australia: implications for policy and planning

2016

Book Chapter

Spatial mobility patterns of overseas graduates in Australia

Tang, Angelina Zhi Rou, Rowe, Francisco, Corcoran, Jonathan and Sigler, Thomas (2016). Spatial mobility patterns of overseas graduates in Australia. Demography for planning and policy: Australian case studies. (pp. 175-195) edited by Tom Wilson, Elin Charles-Edwards and Martin Bell. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-22135-9_10

Spatial mobility patterns of overseas graduates in Australia

2016

Book Chapter

Forecasting patterns of metropolitan growth using an optimised allocation procedure

Pullar, David, Bell, Martin, Cooper, Jim, Stimson, Robert and Corcoran, Jonathan (2016). Forecasting patterns of metropolitan growth using an optimised allocation procedure. Demography for planning and policy: Australian case studies. (pp. 109-129) edited by Tom Wilson, Elin Charles-Edwards and Martin Bell. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-22135-9_7

Forecasting patterns of metropolitan growth using an optimised allocation procedure

2016

Journal Article

Modelling loyalty and behavioural change intentions of busway passengers: a case study of Brisbane, Australia

Sui, Tao, Corcoran, Jonathan and Mateo-Babiano, Iderlina (2016). Modelling loyalty and behavioural change intentions of busway passengers: a case study of Brisbane, Australia. IATSS Research, 41 (3), 113-122. doi: 10.1016/j.iatssr.2016.10.001

Modelling loyalty and behavioural change intentions of busway passengers: a case study of Brisbane, Australia

2016

Conference Publication

Proximity to violence and perceptions of police effectiveness

Zahnow, R., Mazerolle, L., Wickes, R. and Corcoran, J. (2016). Proximity to violence and perceptions of police effectiveness. American Society of Criminology Conference, New Orleans, United States, 16-19 November 2016.

Proximity to violence and perceptions of police effectiveness

2015

Journal Article

Transport mode choice in South East Asia: Investigating the relationship between transport users’ perception and travel behaviour in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Loo, Leanne Yong Le, Corcoran, Jonathan, Mateo-Babiano, Derlie and Zahnow, Renee (2015). Transport mode choice in South East Asia: Investigating the relationship between transport users’ perception and travel behaviour in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Journal of Transport Geography, 46, 99-111. doi: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2015.06.011

Transport mode choice in South East Asia: Investigating the relationship between transport users’ perception and travel behaviour in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

2015

Other Outputs

Changing post-school pathways and outcomes: Melbourne and regional students

Rowe, Francisco, Corcoran, Jonathan and Bell, Martin (2015). Changing post-school pathways and outcomes: Melbourne and regional students. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Queensland Centre for Population Research (QCPR), School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management, The University of Queensland.

Changing post-school pathways and outcomes: Melbourne and regional students

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

    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

  • 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

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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

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