Dr. Quentin Grafton

Professor

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Biography

R. Quentin Grafton is a Professor of Economics at the Australian National University and a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. He holds the UNESCO Chair in Water Economics and Transboundary Water Governance. With extensive experience in water economics, Grafton has played a pivotal role in various research initiatives aimed at understanding and managing water resources efficiently. He is the Director of the Centre for Water Economics, Environment and Policy at the Crawford School of Public Policy. Grafton's research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including water justice, the food-energy-water nexus, resilience and risk, and water markets. He has authored more than 180 scholarly articles published in leading journals, chapters in numerous edited volumes, and co-authored books through prestigious publishers. Grafton has received multiple national and international awards for his contributions to water research and policy. He previously served as Chief Economist and Executive Director of the Australian Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics, and has been involved in various advisory roles and panels focused on sustainable resource management.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-04-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Leading research and teaching in economics, focusing on water economics and public policy.

Executive Director

2013-08-01 — 2014-07-01

Australian National Institute of Public Policy • Canberra, Australia

Oversaw institute operations and policy research.

Chief Economist

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Australian Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics • Canberra, Australia

Led economic analysis on resources and energy sectors.

Senior Fellow

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies • Canberra, Australia

Conducted research on environmental economics.

Director

1999-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Institute of the Environment, University of Ottawa • Ottawa, Canada

Managed research initiatives and collaborations in environmental studies.

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.