Research Summary

My research is aimed at creating healthy, meaningful places that sustain ecological and cultural diversity through the medium of design. I work across scales, geographies and various disciplines. Human-nature relations that support mutual health and flourishing are central themes. More recently my research explores the relationship between mindfulness-based practices for mental well-being (e.g. MBCT) and the spaces these practices are situated within.

Education

• Bachelor of Planning and Design, Architecture and Built Environment, University of Melbourne
• Master of Architecture, Architecture and Built Environment, University of Melbourne
• Graduate Certificate in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne
• PhD, landscape architecture, University of Melbourne. Project: Landscape and Place Branding: The promotion and production of the Blue Mountains, Australia, 1998 - 2008.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), Higher Education, University of Nottingham