Wildfire evacuation perspective on urban planning

Wildfires are a growing threat to communities around the world, given the recent increase of intensity, frequency, and social harm. Furthermore, urban development and the growing population in Australia are responsible for the expansion of the wildland-urban interface (WUI), which are the most vulnerable area in case of wildfire. To mitigate the risk of WUI fires, it is paramount that the planning of new urban areas considers evacuation in case of fire. 

However, the understanding of how new urban areas should be planned in the Australian context to facilitate wildfire evacuation is scarce.

This Ph.D. research aims to assess if and to what extent different urban planning stakeholders consider wildfire evacuation in the Australian context. 

How to Apply

Express your interest in this project by emailing Dr Maryam Ghodrat at m.ghodrat@unsw.edu.au. Include a copy of your CV and your academic transcript(s).