Dr. Bryan Boruff

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bryan Boruff is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia specializing in Environmental Geography. His expertise encompasses the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing technologies, focusing on the study of environmental hazards. Over the past decade, his research interests have expanded to cover a diverse range of environmental management issues including agriculture, renewable energy, population health, sustainable livelihoods, and urban and regional planning. He plays a key role as the Specialisation Coordinator in Sensing Spatial Data Science within a Masters in Environmental Science and has actively contributed to various research projects addressing climate-smart landscapes, effective child care environmental upgrades, and sustainable agricultural practices in the Pacific Islands. Boruff has been involved in significant funding grants totaling over $5 million, supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability through innovative geospatial tools. His work has been instrumental in promoting the integration of scientific knowledge into disaster preparedness and environmental resilience planning. He has taught courses related to advanced GIS and environmental modeling at UWA, contributing to the education and development of future leaders in the field of environmental science and geography.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

The University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and research focused on environmental geography, GIS, and remote sensing, managing various research projects.

Lecturer

2007-01-01 — 2015-12-31

The University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Instructed courses in Advanced GIS, Remote Sensing, and Environmental Applications.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2005-01-01 — 2006-12-31

University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC, USA

Conducted research on social vulnerability and environmental impacts related to natural disasters.

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
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Specialization Notes

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