A University of Tasmania research team with the clear goal of making fire-prone communities safer and more resilient has been recognised nationally in the inaugural Natural Hazards Research Awards.
Led by Professor David Bowman, the University’s Fire Centre Research Hub team was recognised for its work on a project funded by the Australian Government’s Natural Hazards Research Australia (NHRA) – the national centre for natural hazard resilience and disaster risk reduction.
The project reimagines bushfire safety in Australia’s increasingly fire-prone landscapes.
Using Hobart as a case study, the team integrates biological, geophysical and social science to develop practical tools and training aimed at protecting communities on the bushland-urban interface around Australia.
“We’re thrilled to be recognised for research that is both rigorous and useful,” said Professor Bowman.
“The NHRA’s mission is about impact, not just ideas, and this award tells us we’re on the right track.
“The team behind our project is incredibly diverse – spanning disciplines, career stages, and cultural experience yet united by a shared goal: making fire-prone communities safer and more resilient,” Professor Bowman said.
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