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# Ann Ellen Peterson

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Dr

# Ann Ellen Peterson

Email:
:   [a.peterson@uq.edu.au](mailto:a.peterson@uq.edu.au)

## Positions

Honorary Associate Professor
:   School of the Environment
:   Faculty of Science

## Overview

### Background

Dr Ann Peterson’s research interests are in: Coastal planning, management and governance, Integrated buffer planning, Regional planning (nature conservation and open space), Planning policy and governance and Integrated landscape planning.

She received her PhD from the University of Queensland in 2002. Her current research projects are in the fields of:

Coastal planning and managementNatural resource management and planningIntegrated Buffer PlanningRegional planning

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### Availability

Dr Ann Ellen Peterson is:
:   Available for supervision
:   Media expert

### Fields of research

[Environmental Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4773)
[Urban and regional planning](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4833)

### Qualifications

- PhD, The University of Queensland
- Master of Urban & Regional Planning, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons), The University of Queensland

### Research interests

- #### Coastal planning and management

  Investigation has centred on a comparative analysis of coastal planning and management frameworks in the major oceans, with a focus on small island states. The research will provide a foundation for developing sustainable coastal plans in a variety of settings.

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- #### Integrated Buffer Planning

  The development of an innovative, practical planning tool to guide planners in the design of integrated buffers to better conserve the values of environmentally sensitive areas.

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- #### Regional planning

  With colleagues in government, the development of regional planning documents which contribute to enhanced sustainability.

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## Works

[Search Professor Ann Ellen Peterson’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/260)

[All
(54)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/149/all)
[Book
(5)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/149/4747)
[Journal Article
(18)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/149/4748)
[Other Outputs
(9)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/149/4749)
[Conference Publication
(17)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/149/4751)
[Book Chapter
(5)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/149/4752)

2016

Journal Article

##### Stakeholder perspectives for coastal ecosystem services and influences on value integration in policy

Simpson, Shay, Brown, Greg, Peterson, Ann and Johnstone, Ron (2016). Stakeholder perspectives for coastal ecosystem services and influences on value integration in policy. Ocean and Coastal Management, 126, 9-21. doi: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2016.03.009

[Stakeholder perspectives for coastal ecosystem services and influences on value integration in policy](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:385133)

2016

Journal Article

##### Methodology for examining the challenges in mainstreaming climate change adaptation

Cuevas, Sining C., Peterson, Ann, Morrison, Tiffany and Robinson, Catherine (2016). Methodology for examining the challenges in mainstreaming climate change adaptation. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 8 (3), 418-439. doi: 10.1108/IJCCSM-07-2015-0091

[Methodology for examining the challenges in mainstreaming climate change adaptation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:398988)

2015

Journal Article

##### Institutional capacity for long-term climate change adaptation: evidence from land use planning in Albay, Philippines

Cuevas, Sining C., Peterson, Ann, Robinson, Catherine and Morrison, Tiffany H. (2015). Institutional capacity for long-term climate change adaptation: evidence from land use planning in Albay, Philippines. Regional Environmental Change, 16 (7), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s10113-015-0909-8

[Institutional capacity for long-term climate change adaptation: evidence from land use planning in Albay, Philippines](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:376743)

2015

Journal Article

##### Environmental implications of using 'under utilised agricultural land' for future bioenergy crop production

Miyake, Saori, Smith, Carl, Peterson, Ann, McAlpine, Clive, Renouf, Marguerite and Waters, David (2015). Environmental implications of using 'under utilised agricultural land' for future bioenergy crop production. Agricultural Systems, 139, 180-195. doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2015.06.010

[Environmental implications of using 'under utilised agricultural land' for future bioenergy crop production](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:366865)

2014

Other Outputs

##### Review of the National Koala Conservation and Management Strategy 2009-2014

McAlpine, C. A., Preece, H. J. and Peterson, A. E. (2014). Review of the National Koala Conservation and Management Strategy 2009-2014. Not available:

[Review of the National Koala Conservation and Management Strategy 2009-2014](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:342918)

2014

Conference Publication

##### Are students really that different from their lecturers? A case study in perceptions of emerging learning technologies in higher education

Mateo-Babiano, I. B., Peterson, A., MacLeod, H., McGrath, D. and Seeto, D. (2014). Are students really that different from their lecturers? A case study in perceptions of emerging learning technologies in higher education. ICTE 2013: International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Education, Singapore, Singapore, 1-2 December 2013. Southampton, Hants, United Kingdom: W I T Press. doi: 10.2495/ICTE131362

[Are students really that different from their lecturers? A case study in perceptions of emerging learning technologies in higher education](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:334651)

2014

Book Chapter

##### An Analytical Framework for Investigating Complex Institutions in Climate Change Adaptation: The Institutional Environment Matrix

Cuevas, Sining C., Peterson, Ann and Morrison, Tiffany (2014). An Analytical Framework for Investigating Complex Institutions in Climate Change Adaptation: The Institutional Environment Matrix. Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation. (pp. 1-22) edited by Walter Leal Filho. Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-40455-9\_18-1

[An Analytical Framework for Investigating Complex Institutions in Climate Change Adaptation: The Institutional Environment Matrix](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:341146)

2012

Journal Article

##### Land-use and environmental pressures resulting from current and future bioenergy crop expansion: a review

Miyake, Saori, Renouf, Marguerite, Peterson, Ann, McAlpine, Clive and Smith, Carl (2012). Land-use and environmental pressures resulting from current and future bioenergy crop expansion: a review. Journal of Rural Studies, 28 (4), 650-658. doi: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2012.09.002

[Land-use and environmental pressures resulting from current and future bioenergy crop expansion: a review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:284206)

2012

Journal Article

##### Local government response to the impacts of climate change: An evaluation of local climate adaptation plans

Baker, Ingrid, Peterson, Ann, Brown, Greg and McAlpine, Clive (2012). Local government response to the impacts of climate change: An evaluation of local climate adaptation plans. Landscape and Urban Planning, 107 (2), 127-136. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2012.05.009

[Local government response to the impacts of climate change: An evaluation of local climate adaptation plans](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:282619)

2012

Conference Publication

##### Academic integrity: achieving good practice in undergraduate property and planning programs through online tutoring

Warren, Clive M. J., Peterson, Ann and Neil, David (2012). Academic integrity: achieving good practice in undergraduate property and planning programs through online tutoring. 18th Annual Pacific Rim Real Estate Society Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 15-18 January 2012. Adelaide, SA, Australia: PRRES.

[Academic integrity: achieving good practice in undergraduate property and planning programs through online tutoring](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:268520)

2012

Conference Publication

##### Developing a learning technology preparedness plan

Peterson, Ann, Macleod, Hilary, Mateo-Babiano, Derlie, McGrath, Dominic, Seeto, Deidre and Neil, David (2012). Developing a learning technology preparedness plan. IADIS International Conference e-Learning 2012 (part of the MCCSIS 2012 Conference), Lisbon, Portugal, 17-20 July, 2012.

[Developing a learning technology preparedness plan](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:347107)

2012

Conference Publication

##### Interactive online learning

Peterson, Ann, Neil, David, Warren, Clive, McGrath, Dominic and Seeto, Deidre (2012). Interactive online learning. IADIS International Conference e-Learning 2012, Lisbon, Portugal, 17-20 July 2012.

[Interactive online learning](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:297211)

2012

Conference Publication

##### Academic integrity: achieving best practice in built environment degree programs

Warren, Clive M. J., Peterson, Ann and Neil, David (2012). Academic integrity: achieving best practice in built environment degree programs. RICS COBRA 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada United States, 11-13 September 2012. London: RICS.

[Academic integrity: achieving best practice in built environment degree programs](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:282097)

2011

Conference Publication

##### Online interactive learning tutorials: Addressing plagiarism, referencing and graphical presentation

Peterson, Ann, Neil, David, Brander, Kathleen, Seeto, Deidre and McGrath, Dominic (2011). Online interactive learning tutorials: Addressing plagiarism, referencing and graphical presentation. First Year in Higher Education Conference 2011, Fremantle, WA, Australia, 28 June-1 July 2011. Brisbane, Australia: Colourwise Reproductions.

[Online interactive learning tutorials: Addressing plagiarism, referencing and graphical presentation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:261125)

2011

Conference Publication

##### Graphic presentation excellence in the first year of higher education

Peterson, A, Brander, K and Neil, D (2011). Graphic presentation excellence in the first year of higher education. First Year in Higher Education Conference, Freemantle, Australia, 28 June - 1 July 2011.

[Graphic presentation excellence in the first year of higher education](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:261127)

2010

Journal Article

##### Back to the Future? Planning for environmental outcomes and the new Caring for our Country program

Morrison, T. H., McAlpine, C., Rhodes, J. R., Peterson, A. and Schmidt, P. (2010). Back to the Future? Planning for environmental outcomes and the new Caring for our Country program. Australian Geographer, 41 (4), 521-538. doi: 10.1080/00049182.2010.519763

[Back to the Future? Planning for environmental outcomes and the new Caring for our Country program](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:225066)

2010

Journal Article

##### New regionalism and planning for water quality improvement in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Peterson, Ann, Walker, Michelle, Maher, Mary, Hoverman, Suzanne and Eberhard, Rachel (2010). New regionalism and planning for water quality improvement in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Geographical Research, 48 (3), 297-313. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-5871.2009.00634.x

[New regionalism and planning for water quality improvement in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:211405)

2010

Journal Article

##### Constructing a new planning indicator framework to reduce poverty in Indonesia

Surjono and Peterson, Ann (2010). Constructing a new planning indicator framework to reduce poverty in Indonesia. Journal of Mathematics and Technology (3), 95-100.

[Constructing a new planning indicator framework to reduce poverty in Indonesia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:238456)

2010

Conference Publication

##### Improving the first year experience: Innovative computer aided learning and hands-on peer mentoring

Peterson, Ann, Jordan, Graham and Neil, David (2010). Improving the first year experience: Innovative computer aided learning and hands-on peer mentoring. 29th Annual Conference on the First Year Experience, Denver, Colorado, United States, 12-16 February 2010. Columbia, SC, United States: National Resource Centre for the First Year Experience and Students in Transition.

[Improving the first year experience: Innovative computer aided learning and hands-on peer mentoring](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:238477)

2010

Conference Publication

##### Improving Academic Integrity - An institutional-scale innovative online learning approach

Peterson, Ann, McGrath, Dominic, Neil, David and Warren, Clive (2010). Improving Academic Integrity - An institutional-scale innovative online learning approach. World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare and Higher Education (E-Learn 2010), Orlando , Florida, United States, 18 - 22 October 2010. Chesapeake, VA, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education.

[Improving Academic Integrity - An institutional-scale innovative online learning approach](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:238479)

## Funding

### Past funding

- 2015 - 2018

  For providing an innovative, institution-wide approach to improving student understanding of academic integrity and plagiarism through implementation of a student-centred online interactive tutorial.

  AAUT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/27563)
- 2011 - 2012

  Evaluation of the effectiveness of the UQ Academic Integrity online tutorial

  UQ Teaching & Learning Strategic Grants

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/45492)
- 2010 - 2012

  A strategic approach to engaging with emerging technologies

  UQ Teaching & Learning Strategic Grants

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/46101)
- 2009 - 2012

  Conserving species in human-modified landscapes: incorporating spatial population processes

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11121)
- 2008 - 2009

  Conserving Species in Human Modified Landscapes: Incorporating Spatial Population Processes

  UQ FirstLink Scheme

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10089)
- 2003

  Intergrated Planning For Sustainable Coastal Development

  UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/44443)

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## Supervision

### Availability

Dr Ann Ellen Peterson is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Supervision history

#### Completed supervision

- 2017

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Responsive Governance and Complex Urban Settings: Resilience of an urban policy arena in Brisbane (QLD) Australia and Portland (OR) USA](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:449064)

  Principal Advisor
- 2016

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Examining the Challenges in Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation into Local Land-use Planning: The Case of Albay, Philippines](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:380232)

  Principal Advisor
- 2014

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Environmental Consequences of Land use Changes for Bioenergy Crop Production at a Regional Scale](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:336004)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Marguerite Renouf](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/7604)
- 2010

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Wise use principles for wetland management: A case study of Pemalang coastal area - Central Java - Indonesia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:195113)

  Principal Advisor
- 2009

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Terrestrial biodiversity offsets: The development of ecological guidelines to inform planning](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:189364)

  Principal Advisor
- 2007

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### POVERTY REDUCTION MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT: A PLANNING STRATEGY TO PROMOTE MORE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN EAST JAVA-INDONESIA, MALANG - AS A CASE STUDY.

  Principal Advisor
- 2021

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Defining the planning and policy problem of climate change adaptation: A discursive analysis of multi-level governance frameworks

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Karen McNamara](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2938)
- 2020

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Social Justice and Planning Policy: The provision of sewerage infrastructure in Jakarta, Indonesia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9e58691)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Sonia Roitman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2908)
- 2017

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Integrating coastal ecosystem values in decision making and policy - a case study of the south-east Queensland region](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:681087)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Ron Johnstone](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/898)
- 2012

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Linking Freshwater Ecosystems and Diadromy in Selecting Marine Reserves in Enclosed and Semi-enclosed Seas: Caspian Sea as Case Study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:272347)

  Associate Advisor
- 2007

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### CONSERVING AND RESTORING WILDLIFE IN FRAGMENTED URBAN LANDSCAPES: A CASE STUDY FROM BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Hugh Possingham](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/920)

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## Media

### Enquiries

Contact Dr Ann Ellen Peterson directly for media enquiries about:

- Buffer zones - for wildlife
- Conservation - environment
- Environmental planning
- Environmental policy
- Geography and planning
- National parks
- Natural resource management
- Nature reserves
- Online learning tools - environmental management
- Policy - environment
- Politics - and the environment
- Regional planning
- Wildlife conservation

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## External profiles

- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId= )

## Personal links

- [ResearchGate](http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ann_Peterson2)

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