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Overview
Background
Dr David Pullar's research interests are in: Geographical Information Science (Spatial analysis, Spatial modelling languages and frameworks, 3D visualisation, Environmental database applications) and Landscape Modelling (Catchment hydrology, Landuse change, Landscape dynamics).
David Pullar received his PhD from the University of Maine in 1994. His current research projects are in the fields of:
Incorporating Level Set Methods in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Land-Surface Process ModellingUsing Spatial Simulation to Create a Process Classification of Provincial BioregionsEnvironmental Database Management and IntegrationHis collaborators include:Coastal CRCIntelligent Real-time Imaging and Sensing (IRIS)The Ecology CentreHigh Performance Computing, VisAC Lab
Availability
- Dr David Pullar is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science, Queensland University of Technology
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, unknown
- Doctor of Philosophy, unknown
Research interests
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Incorporating Level Set Methods in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Land-Surface Process Modelling
The research uses a GIS as a generic modelling framework, and extends its analysis capability with an innovative technique to model complex systems. The modelling approach will be tested in two application areas: i) a watershed hydrology model for rainfall runoff and nutrient/sediment transport, and ii) ecological growth model to simulate the spread of infectious weeds.
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Using Spatial Simulation to Create a Process Classification of Provincial Bioregions
To develop a rigorous transparent and scientific methodology for defining biogeographical regions as a complex interaction of climate, landforms and biotic processes. A novel approach using simulation modelling is used to define high level spatial views of landscapes and ecosystem structures. The immediate project outcome is the classification and mapping of provincial bioregions for southeast Queensland distributed as a digital product. Other goals include: i) new methods and tools for landscape modelling, ii) improving Australia�s capacity to undertake biogeographical research, and iii) better environmental decision-making for nature conservation planning, land management, environmental policy formulation, and natural resource allocation.
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Environmental Database Management and Integration
As part of a CRC, we are developing online database for the storage, query, and interpretation of scientific data. The goal is to make environmental scientific data accessible and useful for decision makers.
Works
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1998
Other Outputs
Impacts of imposition of restriction on gill nets on the Queensland east coast fishery: A report prepared for the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation
Ramsay, Gavin, Tisdell, Clem, Harrison, Steve, Pullar, David, Sun, Samantha and Tibbetts, Ian (1998). Impacts of imposition of restriction on gill nets on the Queensland east coast fishery: A report prepared for the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation. Working Papers on Economics, Ecology and Environment. 21. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
1998
Journal Article
A model for education in spatial information technologies
Pullar D., Sharma P. and McDonald G. (1998). A model for education in spatial information technologies. Cartography, 27 (1), 41-48. doi: 10.1080/00690805.1998.9714089
1998
Conference Publication
Spatial and temporal models of forest structure: Tools for sustainably managing Queensland's mixed aged forests at the landscape level
McAlpine, C.A. and Pullar, D. (1998). Spatial and temporal models of forest structure: Tools for sustainably managing Queensland's mixed aged forests at the landscape level. International Conference on Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 24-28 August 1998. Vienna, Austria: International Union Forestry Research.
1997
Journal Article
Embedding production rules in a GIS
Pullar, David (1997). Embedding production rules in a GIS. Transactions in GIS, 2 (3), 257-265. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9671.1997.tb00015.x
1997
Conference Publication
Integrating geographic analysis with image databases
Pullar David, Sun Samantha and Reeves Rob (1997). Integrating geographic analysis with image databases. Proceedings of the 1997 IEEE TENCON Conference. Part 1 (of 2), Brisbane, Australia, December 2, 1997-December 4, 1997. IEEE. doi: 10.1109/tencon.1997.647323
Funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Using Lidar plot metrics to produce estimates of Pinus caribaea in Southern Eastern Queensland.
Principal Advisor
Completed supervision
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2024
Master Philosophy
Can `nobodies' play an integral role in the future of Australian addressing?
Principal Advisor
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2022
Master Philosophy
INVESTIGATING THE LEVEL OF TRAFFIC STRESS ON STREETS AND BICYCLING ROUTE PREFERENCES: A CASE STUDY ON THE CITY OF BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dorina Pojani
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Transport Justice in the Suburbs: leveraging social capital to reduce transport disadvantage
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Developing urban models to address population growth impacts and assisting with future urban planning in Kuwait and other Arabian Gulf countries
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Elin Charles-Edwards
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2017
Master Philosophy
Site selection for commercial biofuel production from algae and sugarcane, using GIS modelling in Queensland, Australia
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Functional Values and Management of Coastal Mangroves: Case study in Kien Giang coast, Southern Vietnam.
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Predicting future spatial distributions of population and employment for South East Queensland ¿ a spatial disaggregation approach
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jonathan Corcoran
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2006
Master Philosophy
HOW MUCH DOWN THE DITCH? AN ASSESSMENT OF N IN RIVER LA CHAUX CATCHMENT OF MAURITIUS
Principal Advisor
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Master Philosophy
Landscape dynamic modelling with vector map algebra in GIS
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding change in streamflow patterns for riverine ecosystem management
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yongping Wei
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Floristic diversity in two high - rainfall mediterranean - climate ecosystems: Lessons from the analysis of phylogenetic and compositional patterns
Associate Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
THE UTILITY OF SITE-BASED DATASETS AND REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM MAPPING FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN THE SOUTH-EAST QLD BIOREGION: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bob Beeton
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
VERSATILE LAND-USE INFORMATION FOR LOCAL PLANNING IN INDONESIA: CONTENTS, EXTRACTION METHODS, AND INTEGRATION BASED ON MODERATE- AND HIGH-SPATIAL RESOLUTION SATELLITE IMAGERY
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
MODELING UNPLANNED LANDSCAPE CHANGE: A COLOMBIAN CASE STUDY
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hugh Possingham, Professor Stuart Phinn
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
An integrated multi-scaled decision support framework used in the formulation and evaluation of land-use planning scenarios
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
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- Environmental assessments GIS
- Geodatabase development
- Geoweb services
- GIS environmental assessments
- Spatial data modelling
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