Teaching and Supervisions
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Supervisions
Masters and PhD Supervision
Honours Supervision
Undergraduate Teaching
Final Year Major Design
Undergraduate Teaching
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Masters and PhD Supervisions
Student: Olivia Herrmann
Degree & institution: PhD at the University of the Sunshine Coast
Project: Communicating Urban Climate Knowledge: Bridging the gap between science and the built environment
Supervisory role: Primary supervisor
Year: 2025 – current
Student: Tobias Volbert
Degree & institution: PhD at the University of the Sunshine Coast
Project: Inclusive design beyond accessibility: Establishing an approach for sensory main streets to optimise urban comfort for everyone
Supervisory role: Co-supervisor
Year: 2023 – current
Student: Ryan McNeilly-Smith
Degree & institution: PhD at the University of the Sunshine Coast
Project: Bioclimatic urban design policy for improved microclimates in the public realm: A case study of extreme heat mitigation in Queensland
Supervisory role: Primary supervisor
Year: 2021 – current
Student: Jiawei Fu
Degree & institution: PhD at James Cook University
Project: Optimized street greenery placement to mitigate urban heat
Supervisory role: Co-supervisor
Year: 2020 – 2025
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Honours Supervisions
University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
Student: Cameron Milne
Project: Microclimate Modelling as a Street Tree Policy Evaluation Tool in South East Queensland, Australia
Year: 2025
Student: Kelsey Larsen
Project: Wind Comfort in the Maroochydore City Centre: An Analysis Based on Urban Climate Modelling
Year: 2025
Student: Briana Healey
Project: Designing For Legacy: Achieving Outcomes for Private Heritage Property Owners in South East Queensland, Australia
Year: 2025
Student: Olivia Herrmann
Project: Urban Climate Education: An international study of built environment higher education
Year: 2024
Student: Holly Carvolth
Project: UVR Exposure in Sunshine Coast Playgrounds
Year: 2023
Student: Adele Whittaker
Project: Sunshine Coast Biosphere Reserve: Monitoring and Managing through Policies and Strategies
Year: 2023
Student: Kyle Cooksey
Project: Urban Soundscapes of the Sunshine Coast: Exploring noise Pollution Measurements and Sound Perception
Year: 2023
Student: Rosanna Nobile
Project: Understanding and communicating urban climate: A case study of Tropical Queensland
Year: 2022
Student: Bradman Turner
Project: Maroochydore City Centre: A Catalyst for Active Transport
Year: 2021
Student: Logan Talbot
Project: Housing market pressures in the Sunshine Coast and the new Australian Dream
Year: 2021
Student: Ryan McNeilly Smith
Project: Urban design policy recommendations to reduce human health risks associated with extreme heat events and heatwaves
Year: 2020
Student: Richard Wilson
Project: Analysis of Urban Microclimates and Urban Design
Year: 2020
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Undergraduate Teaching
2025
July-November
ENP470B – Planning Project B
Role: Course Coordinator/Honours Project Supervisor
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP203 – Urban Climate Theory and Science
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
March-June
ENP470A – Planning Project A
Role: Course Coordinator/Honours Project Supervisor
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP255 Public Space Planning and Design (Studio II)
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP101 – Urban Design and Town Planning Principles and Practice
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
2024
July-November
ENP470B – Planning Project B
Role: Course Coordinator/Honours Project Supervisor
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP203 – Urban Climate Theory and Science
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP103 – Planning Theory, Governance and Politics
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
March-June
ENP470A – Planning Project A
Role: Course Coordinator/Honours Project Supervisor
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP255 Public Space Planning and Design (Studio II)
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP101 – Urban Design and Town Planning Principles and Practice
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
2023
July-November
ENP470B – Planning Project B
Role: Course Coordinator/Honours Project Supervisor
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP103 – Planning Theory, Governance and Politics
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
March-June
ENP470A – Planning Project A
Role: Course Coordinator/Honours Project Supervisor
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP255 Public Space Planning and Design (Studio II)
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP101 – Urban Design and Town Planning Principles and Practice
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
2022
July-November
ENP470B – Planning Project B
Role: Course Coordinator/Honours Project Supervisor
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP103 – Planning Theory, Governance and Politics
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
March-June
ENP470A – Planning Project A
Role: Course Coordinator/Honours Project Supervisor
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP255 Public Space Planning and Design (Studio II)
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP101 – Urban Design and Town Planning Principles and Practice
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
2021
July – November:
ENP460 – Planning Practicum
Role: Course Coordinator
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP470B – Planning Project B
Role: Honours Project Supervisor
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP103 – Planning Theory, Governance and Politics
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
March – June:
ENP470A – Planning Project A
Role: Honours Project Supervisor
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP255 Public Space Planning and Design (Studio II)
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP101 – Urban Design and Town Planning Principles and Practice
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
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2020
July – November:
ENP460 – Planning Practicum
Role: Course Coordinator
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP470B – Planning Project B
Role: Honours Project Supervisor
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP103 – Planning Theory, Governance and Politics
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
March – June:
ENP470A – Planning Project A
Role: Honours Project Supervisor
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
ENP101 – Urban Design and Town Planning Principles and Practice
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner (from week 5)
University of the Sunshine Coast – Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
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2019
August – October:
EV2130 – Introduction to Urban Ecosystems
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
James Cook University – Bachelor of Environmental Practice (Major in Urban Environments and Landscape Design) and Bachelor of Planning
EV5130 – Urban Ecosystems
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
James Cook University – Bachelor of Environmental Practice (Major in Urban Environments and Landscape Design) and Bachelor of Planning
February – June:
EV2120 – Design Communication
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
James Cook University – Bachelor of Environmental Practice (Major in Urban Environments and Landscape Design) and Bachelor of Planning
EV5120 – Advanced Design Communication
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
James Cook University – Bachelor of Environmental Practice (Major in Urban Environments and Landscape Design) and Bachelor of Planning
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2018
February – June:
EV2120 – Design Communication
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
James Cook University – Bachelor of Environmental Practice (Major in Urban Environments and Landscape Design) and Bachelor of Planning
EV5120 – Advanced Design Communication
Role: Course Coordinator/Examiner
James Cook University – Bachelor of Environmental Practice (Major in Urban Environments and Landscape Design) and Bachelor of Planning
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2017
August – October:
EV1008 – Human Geography
Role: Guest Lecturer
Examiner: A/Prof Lisa Law
James Cook University – Bachelor of Planning
Lecture:
– Urban Landscapes
– Weather and Climate
EV2301 – Urban Geography and Design
Role: Guest Lecturer
Examiner: A/Prof David King
James Cook University – Bachelor of Planning
Lecture:
– Introduction to Urban Geography and Design
July (Intensive Subject):
EV5602 – Urban Design Studio
Role: Guest Lecturer
Examiner: A/Prof Lisa Law
James Cook University – Bachelor of Planning
Lectures:
– Seeing the City through Drawing
– Seeing the City through Photography
February – June:
EV2301 – Urban Geography and Design
Role: Guest Lecturer
Examiner: A/Prof Lisa Law
James Cook University – Bachelor of Planning
Lectures:
– New Urbanism and Landscape Urbanism
– Drawing for Urban Design
– Urban Design and Climate
EV3001/EV5001 – Environmental and Regional Planning
Role: Guest Lecturer
Examiner: Dr Sharon Harwood
James Cook University – Bachelor of Planning
Lecture:
– Site Design
EV1009 – Introduction to Planning
Role: Guest Lecturer
Examiner: A/Prof David King
James Cook University – Bachelor of Planning
Lecture:
– Urban Design
EV1000 – Solving Wicked Environmental Problems
Role: Guest Lecturer
Examiner: Dr Claudia Benham
James Cook University – Bachelor of Planning
Lectures:
– New Urbanism and Landscape Urbanism
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2016
July – October:
LASC 216 – Site Design
Role: Examiner
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
SOCI 314 – Professional Practice
Role: Examiner
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 612 – Advanced Practice in Landscape Architecture
Role: Examiner
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
DESN 102 – Introduction to 3D Design
Role: Project Leader and Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Mr Mike Barthelmeh
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 322 – Sustainable Design and Planning
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Dr Andreas Wesener
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
March – June:
DESN 101 – Digital Tools for Design
Role: Examiner
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
DESN 103 – Visual Communication
Role: Project Leader and Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Ms Jess Rae
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 215 – Landscape Analysis, Planning and Design
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Prof Simon Swaffield
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 217 – Design Details
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Ms Nancy Vance
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 321 – Structure Plans
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Dr Andreas Wesener
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 406 – Complex Design
Role: Project Leader and Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: A/Prof Mick Abbott
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 610 – Advanced Site Design
Role: Project Leader and Postgraduate Tutor
Examiner: A/Prof Mick Abbott
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
January – February (Summer School):
DESN 102 – Introduction to 3D Design
Role: Project Leader and Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Ms Jess Rae
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
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2015
July – November:
ENG 106 – Land Surfaces, Water and Structures
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Ms Nancy Vance
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 218 – Landscape and Culture
Role: Guest lecturer
Examiner: A/Prof Mick Abbott
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 322 – Sustainable Design and Planning
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Dr Andreas Wesener
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 401 – Advanced Design Theory
Role: Project 3 Leader
Examiner: Dr Andreas Wesener
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 409 – Major Design
Role: Supervisor of final undergraduate project
Examiner: Mr Mike Barthelmeh
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 613 – Advanced Theory in Landscape Architecture
Role: Postgraduate Tutor
Examiner: Dr Andreas Wesener
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
SOCI 314 – Professional Practice
Role: Teaching Assistant (organising the course)
Examiner: Mr Mike Barthelmeh
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture and Department of Environment Management
May:
DESN 102 – Introduction to 3D Design
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Mr Don Royds
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
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2014
March – June:
LASC 215 – Landscape Analysis, Planning and Design
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Mr Neil Challenger
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 310 – Design Theory
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Dr Andreas Wesener
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
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2013
August – October:
LASC 217 – Design Details
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Mr Tony Milne
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 401 – Advanced Design Theory
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Prof Simon Swaffield
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 613 – Advanced Theory in Landscape Architecture
Role: Postgraduate Tutor
Examiner: Prof Simon Swaffield
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
February – June:
LASC 215 – Landscape Analysis, Planning and Design
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Mr Mike Barthelmeh
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 310 – Design Theory
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Prof Jacky Bowring
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
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2012
August – October:
LASC 108 – Introduction to Design
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Ms Bianca Van Rangelrooy
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 217 – Design Details
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Mr Tony Milne
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
February – June:
LASC 215 – Landscape Analysis, planning and Design
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Ms Louise Bailey
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 406 – Complex Design
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Mr Mike Barthelmeh
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
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2011
August – October:
LASC 217 – Design Details
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Mr Tony Milne
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 108 – Introduction to Design
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Bianca Van Rangelrooy
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
LASC 111 – Computer Applications to Landscape Design
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Mr Don Royds
Lincoln University – School of Landscape Architecture
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2010
April – December:
Building and Urban Science 1 – Architecture, Climate and Thermal Comfort
Role: Examiner
Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT) – Architecture and Urbanism
Building and Urban Science 2 – Lighting and Acoustics
Role: Examiner
Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT) – Architecture and Urbanism
August – December:
Architectural Design 5 – Programme: School
Role: Examiner
Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT) – Architecture and Urbanism
April – August:
Technical Drawing
Role: Examiner
Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT) – Environmental Engineering
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2009
April – December:
Building and Urban Science 1 – Architecture, Climate and Thermal Comfort
Role: Examiner
Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT) – Architecture and Urbanism
Building and Urban Science 2 – Lighting and Acoustics
Role: Examiner
Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT) – Architecture and Urbanism
August – December:
Technical Drawing
Role: Examiner
Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT) – Environmental Engineering
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2008
April – December:
Building and Urban Science 1 – Architecture, Climate and Thermal Comfort
Role: Examiner
Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT) – Architecture and Urbanism
Building and Urban Science 2 – Lighting and Acoustics
Role: Examiner
Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT) – Architecture and Urbanism
August – December:
Architectural Design 2 – Programme: House
Role: Examiner
Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT) – Architecture and Urbanism
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2006
July – December:
Habitability of Building and Urbanization – Climate and Lighting in Architecture
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Dr Heitor da Costa Silva
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) – Architecture and Urbanism
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2003
March – December:
Graphic Representation 1 – Observation drawing
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Mr Cláudio Fischer
Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel) – Architecture and Urbanism
Graphic Representation 3 – 3D Sketches and Representation with Crayon
Role: Undergraduate Tutor
Examiner: Mr Cláudio Fischer
Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel) – Architecture and Urbanism
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Final Year Major Design Supervisions
Landscape Architecture at Lincoln University, New Zealand
Student: Rose Johnston
Project: Metamorphosis – Landscape regeneration of the Macraes Gold Mine (Otago, New Zealand).
Year: 2015
Student: Luke Drumm
Project: Grafton/Symonds Street Cemetery (Auckland, New Zealand)
Year: 2015
Student: Cai Ling, Hailey Lam
Project: Regeneration of Oamaru Water Front – Where Culture meets Penguins (Oamaru, New Zealand)
Year: 2015
Student: Woody Lee
Project: Urban design and identity in Ashburton (New Zealand)
Year: 2015
Architecture and Urbanism at Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Brazil
Student: Elza Helena Rocha
Project: Complexo Cultural de Dança (Brazil)
Year: 2010
Student: Mônica Silva do Nascimento
Project: Complexo Arquitetônico de Design de Moda (Brazil)
Year: 2010
Student: Max Silva Guimarães
Project: Penitenciária de Segurança Máxima (Imperatriz, MA, Brazil)
Year: 2009
Student: Aline Godoy Peres
Project: Centro Cultural em Redenção (Brazil)
Year: 2009
Student: Daniella Tavares de Sá
Project: Hotel Resort para o Município de Palmas (Brazil)
Year: 2008
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