About me

Most of my work at Murdoch is teaching with a focus on the political economy of sustainable development, ecological economics and critical approaches to development.

I coordinate SUS305 Economics of Sustainability and SUS207 Overseas Aid and International Development. I also teach in SUS523 Cities and Sustainability and SUS310 Sustainable Urban Communities.

Prior to Murdoch, I was a Postdoctoral researcher at Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute (2008-2012) on governance arrangements and risk management for coastal climate change adaptation. I have held research and policy positions in the government and not-for-profit sectors. 

Awards

Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
Murdoch University (Australia, Perth), 2019

Organisational Affiliations

School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Murdoch University

Education

Population, Resources and Technology
Honours, first class, Murdoch University (Australia, Perth)
Sustainability
Doctor of Philosophy (Sustainability Policy), Murdoch University (Australia, Perth)
Economics
Bachelor of Economics , Murdoch University (Australia, Perth)