Dr. Ana Manero

Professor

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Biography

Ana Manero is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the Australian National University, closely associated with the Crawford School of Public Policy. Her research primarily focuses on water economics and governance, aiming to enhance the understanding and valuation of water resources while promoting resilient decision-making and greater water justice. Ana's academic journey includes a PhD from ANU in 2018, with her thesis examining water distribution in smallholder irrigation schemes in Tanzania and its implications for economic inequality. Her educational background features a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and École des Ponts ParisTech, respectively. Additionally, Ana has accumulated experience working as a water engineer in both private and public sectors across Europe and Australia prior to her doctoral studies. Her research interests encompass sustainable management of natural resources, integrating human values, environmental protection, and the economic aspects of water use in agriculture, mining, and energy. Ana’s diverse role includes academic consultancy, and she has developed a strong passion for results-driven research that intersects numerous fields such as economics, engineering, and the social sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Post-doc Research Fellow

2018-08-20 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Conducting research on water economics and governance, focusing on the sustainable management and valuation of water resources.

Water Engineer

— Present

Various Organizations in Europe and Australia •

Worked for six years in both private and public sectors, specializing in water engineering.

Awards

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PhD Completion

2018-06-05

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.