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Sharon Biermann is a Professor and Director of the Planning and Transport Research Centre (PATREC) at the University of Western Australia. She has held this position since October 1, 2012. Under her leadership, PATREC has fostered collaboration among Western Australian universities, government departments, and local government associations, focusing on applied research that supports policy in transport and land use planning. Sharon's research emphasizes integrated land use-transport futures, smarter personal travel decisions, optimization of freight systems, and the impacts of emerging technologies. Her accomplishments include initiating programs addressing climate action within the context of land use and transport planning, contributing to the state’s net-zero policy efforts. Sharon's expertise in planning support systems was honed during her tenure as Program Manager for the South East Queensland Urban Water Security Research Alliance, where she managed a series of interdisciplinary projects aimed at addressing water security amidst drought. Before moving to Australia, Sharon led various integrated planning research projects in South Africa. With a PhD in Geography, her work has significantly contributed to the fields of sustainable urban form, integrated infrastructure planning, and the nexus of urban water management.
Planning and Transport Research Centre (PATREC) • Perth, Australia
Leading applied research projects in support of transport and land use planning policy.
South East Queensland Urban Water Security Research Alliance • Queensland, Australia
Managed a diverse set of research initiatives focused on urban water security.
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Built Environment • South Africa
Oversaw research on urban planning and development informatics.
Metropolitan Planning Department, Johannesburg City Council • Johannesburg, South Africa
Responsible for spatial analysis and metropolitan population databases.
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