Dr. Ana Manero

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ana Manero is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia in the Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy. With over 15 years of experience working as a consultant and academic, she has developed a strong passion for industry-focused research that integrates multiple disciplines including engineering, economics, and social sciences. Her primary research interests cover water management and environmental sustainability, with a special focus on international development issues such as growth, poverty, and inequality. Originally from Spain, she has lived in six different countries, including a notable period in the USA where she completed her Master's thesis at the University of California, Berkeley. Ana holds a PhD in agricultural economics from the Australian National University and has extensive experience engaging in projects aimed at sustainable management of natural resources. She is also involved with the United Nations Development Programme as part of a roster of experts advocating for inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate (casual)

2017-10-01 — 2018-07-31

University of Adelaide • Adelaide, Australia

Worked on a project aimed at increasing irrigation water productivity in Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.

Country Water Planning Engineer

2012-07-01 — 2014-02-28

Water Corporation • Perth, Australia

Involved in water planning for a public water utility.

Water Planning Study Leader

2008-11-01 — 2011-11-30

MWH • Sydney, Australia

Led water planning studies for a global water engineering consulting firm.

Water Resources Engineer

2005-09-01 — 2006-07-31

Seureca / Veolia • Latina, Italy

Worked as a water resources engineer in an international consulting firm.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.