Dr. Bruce Doran

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Bruce's research focuses on the social applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), particularly in areas such as the impact of commercial gambling at the community level, mapping fear of crime, and developing mapping approaches for Native Title decision making. He is the project lead for the ANU Grand Challenge Project (2020-2025) entitled 'Mapping New Path - Strengthening social emotional wellbeing through community-led research and knowledge sharing', a collaborative initiative involving seven Traditional Owner groups and schools at ANU. The core focus of this project is to use mapping to initiate collaborations that link Indigenous and Western scientific knowledge, providing tangible benefits on the ground for participating Indigenous groups. Bruce has an ongoing partnership with the Yawuru people, traditional owners of the country in Broome, Western Australia, which concentrates on the practical uses of GIS to support Native Title decision making. In recognition of his efforts, he received the ANU Vice Chancellor's Award for Indigenous Education in 2016. His teaching includes courses such as 'GIS Spatial Analysis' and 'Social Applications of GIS'. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honors) and a PhD from the Australian National University. Bruce is actively involved in supervising research students and their topics.

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