Postgraduate Students

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This page lists current research students in the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design - by Departments and School (as listed above).

 

Department of Applied Computing

Name (Degree) Research topic Supervisors
Abdul-Rahmin, E. (PhD) VR software for chemical and process engineering education: design and evaluation issues. Keith Unsworth,
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A. Duenser,
M. Billinghurst.
Daradkeh, M. (PhD) Interactive visualization tools to support decision-making under risk and uncertainty. ,
Clare Churcher.
Deng, Y (PhD) Designing a framework for flexible end user applications. Clare Churcher, Walter Abell,
J. McCallum.
Irie, K. (PhD) Noise-limited scene-change detection in images. , Keith Unsworth,
I. Woodhead.
Li, Zitian (Tina) Remote rendering used in mobile devices Stuart Charters, Keith Unsworth
Otinpong, B. (PhD) Visualising existing and proposed bodies of water for public consultations. Stuart Charters,
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Shaari, N. (PhD) Customisation of web content for desktop and mobile devices. Clare Churcher, Stuart Charters.
Soulsby, C. (BSIT(Hons) Exploring techniques to improve the performance of genetic algorithms in training neural networks Stuart Charters, Keith Unsworth
Zhao, K. (MSIT) Producing sunlight exposure measurement by image interpolation. ,
Keith Unsworth.
 

Department of Environmental Management

Neural networks

Name (Degree) Research topic Supervisors
Almazroey, A. (MApplSc) Gene expression datasets analysis for breast cancer. Sandhya Samarasinghe,
Don Kulasiri
Al-Yusef, A. (PhD) Comprehensive computational framework for early detection of breast cancer Sandhya Samarasinghe,
Don Kulasiri
Chong, K.H. (PhD) Modelling of P59 system in human cells. Sandhya Samarasinghe,
Don Kulasiri
Obiedat, M. (PhD) Advances in fuzzy cognitive maps for decision-making in uncertain environments. Sandhya Samarasinghe
Waidyarathne, P. (PhD) Dynamic evolution of abscisic acid signalling network in plant guard cells. Sandhya Samarasinghe,
Don Kulasiri

Environmental Management

Name (Degree) Research topic Supervisors
Amin. A. (PhD) Land use impact on the Volta delta, Ghana. Magdy Mohssen,
Sandhya Samarasinghe
Andersen, M. (MRS) Is there a significant difference between Maori and non Maori values towards preservation and protection of water resources? Geoff Kerr,
Simon Lambert
Burgess, M. (MApplSc) Modelling the benefits of an inland port for Christchurch Jean-Paul Thull
Edwards, S. (MRS) Laboratories, fields and  networks of practice: an analysis of research into genetically modified organisms in New Zealand. Roy Montgomery,
Suzanne Vallance
Fisher, K. (MRS) Coastal resilience, rural livelihoods, and gendered roles and perceptions in the face of climate change: a Cambodian case study. Hamish Rennie
Garven, L (MNRMEE) Is there any science to support or negate the function of wildlife corridors for biotic movement? A review of experimental literature. Ian Spellerberg,
Glenn Stewart,
Peter Hietz (BOKU)
Harrison, J. (MApplSc) Unlocking the door between science and policy boundary organisations and Motueka ICM Program Hamish Rennie
Ibabao, R. (PhD) From insurgent to allies: emerging planning practices of civil society groups in Iloilo City, Philippines. Ali Memon,
Suzanne Vallance
Itagaki, K. (MRS) The strength of pest management strategy in the New Zealand Biosecurity Act 1993 and the applicability to Japan's pest management policy. Geoff Kerr
Iturbide Flores, Maria (PhD) REDD+: a multi-level exploration of design and implementation in countries like Guatemala. Ton Buhrs,
Ann Brower
Kirk, N. (PhD) Who gets what, where and how? A Gramscian analysis of power in Canterbury's water governance - 1990-2010. Ali Memon, Ton Buhrs
Krausz, R. (PhD) All for naught: a study of factors influencing attainment of zero waste goals Ken Hughey, Suzanne Vallance
Logan, H. (PhD) Factors with government that influence the effectiveness of New Zealand's environmental agencies. Ton Buhrs,
Stefanie Rixecker
Ming'ate, F. (PhD) Challenges for co-management approaches in strengthening livelihoods of forest dependent communities: a case study of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve, Kenya. Hamish Rennie, Ali Memon
Niyaz, Abdulla Post-disaster tourism crisis recovery in SIDS: development and testing of an integrated approach David Fisher, Ken Hughey
Servitillo, J. (PhD) Stakeholder dialogues as an integrated environmental management imperative in upland areas of Cagayan Valley, Philippines Ali Memon,
Hugh Bigsby
Shone, M. (PhD) Tourism development in the periphery: understanding the regional – local nexus. Ali Memon,
Paul Dalziel
Srijuntrapun, P. (PhD) Sustainable livelihood approach in a World Heritage Area: Ayutthaya, Thailand. Hamish Rennie,
David Fisher
Thakali, S. (PhD) Environment and development governance in the high mountain regions in Nepal. Ali Memon,
Harvey Perkins,
P. Devlin.
Upton, J. (PhD) Understanding future options for commercial freight movement in New Zealand. C. Kissling, Hamish Rennie
Walker, D. (PhD) Toitu te whenua, matatu ana te wai: cultural health monitoring and assessment techniques for indigenous New Zealand forests Ken Hughey,
Simon Lambert,
Jamie Ataria
Williamson, M. (MApplSc) Analysis and modelling of transport energy resilience in New Zealand relative to geographical location Jean-Paul Thull

 

 

School of Landscape Architecture

Name (Degree) Research topic Supervisor
Ayres, H. (MLA) Best practice landscape architecture in earthquake recovery, regeneration and resilience: an informative literature and case study review for landscape architects participating in the reconstruction of earthquake stricken Christchurch. Neil Challenger
Chen, C. (PhD) Ecological design for urban green spaces: a comparative study of Christchurch, New Zealand and Beijing, China. Jacky Bowring,
Glenn Stewart,
Maria Ignatieva
Davies, A. (MLA) Memorial design - considerations for Christchurch. Jacky Bowring
Durning, M. (MLA) Urban agriculture: response to a crisis: a design scenario for central Christchurch.
Fifield, R. (MLA) An integrated storm water system for the Avon river catchment ,
Flanagan, M. (MLA) Addington: a platform for change. Jacky Bowring,
Neil Challenger
Hoversten, M. (PhD) Agency roles in Alternative Futures plans: an investigation of the interactions among agents in ecological planning. Comparative analysis of three projects in the Mountain West of the United States. Simon Swaffield,
Ali Memon
Li, Z. (MLA) Best practice guidelines for China wetland development by comparing the wetlands in New Zealand and China. Mike Barthelmeh
Lough, J. (MLA) Adaptation of the garden city model, Christchurch. Jacky Bowring
Mustafa, M. (PhD) Gender segregation in tourism landscapes.      Simon Swaffield,
Joanna Fountain
Pyne, L. (MLA) Central city residential infill: re-creating a sub(urban) street and housing typology. Jacky Bowring,
Shannon Davis
Robinson, D. (MLA) Education for sustainability in landscape architecture. Neil Challenger,
Shannon Davis
Sowman, L. (PhD) A landscape of wellbeing: the role of landscape and perceptions of place in contributing to human wellbeing. Jacky Bowring,
Harvey Perkins
Tavares, S. (PhD) Microclimatic considerations in urban design policy as guidelines. Simon Swaffield
Zonneveld, R. (PhD) Lost in transitions: shaping the tourist experience of small New Zealand towns. Simon Swaffield,
David Fisher
 

Department of Social Science, Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport

Conservation and parks

Name (Degree) Research topic Supervisor
Freeman, S. (PhD) Integrating conservation and production on private land: a sociological model using fuzzy cognitive maps and individual based modelling for western weka conservation at Cape Foulwind. Kevin Moore,
Sandhya Samarasinghe,
Crile Doscher,
Laura Molles
Grey, M. (MPRTM) Interpreting the significance of protected areas: a case study of how recreationists value the Craigieburn and Castle Hill conservation areas, Canterbury, New Zealand. Stephen Espiner, Emma Stewart
Lama, A. (MPRTM) Vulnerability of nature based tourism to climate change: stakeholders’ perceptions of and response to Climate change in the Mustang region of the Annapurna Conservation Area Stephen Espiner, Susanne Becken
Sakseau, S. (PhD) Applying the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and persuasive communication in national parks of Thailand: a case study of feeding wildlife in Erawan National Park, Thailand. Stephen Espiner, Joanna Fountain
Sethapun, T. (PhD) Understanding dimensions of quality in nature-based tourism: an application of Importance-Satisfaction Analysis model for marine national parks in Thailand. Stephen Espiner, Hamish Rennie

 

Exercise science and sport

Name (Degree) Research topic Supervisor
Lizamore, C. (PhD) Health effects of intermittent hypoxic exposure. Mike Hamlin, Gary Steel
Manimmanakorn, A. (PhD) Real and simulated altitude training: physiological and performance effects. Mike Hamlin,
Manimmanakorn, N. (PhD) Health-related effects of Whole Body Vibration Therapy Mike Hamlin,

 

Leisure and recreation

Name (Degree) Research topic Supervisor
Wheeler, G. (MApplSc) Life of a guide: perception, reality and memory: "living the dream" in the New Zealand outdoor adventure industry. Bob Gidlow, Grant Cushman

 

Multi and interlinking social sciences (Geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology)

Name (Degree) Research topic Supervisors
Chamberlain, P. (MSocSc) Community commodified: planning for a sense of community in residential subdivisions Suzanne Vallance, Harvey Perkins
Findlay, Q. (PhD) Relationship of democratic socialism and the Labour Party 1919-1935. Bob Gidlow,
Greg Ryan,
Jim McAloon
Foster, R. (PhD) Exerting power in the landscape: the heritage we keep. Harvey Perkins, Jacky Bowring
Hinshelwood, A. (PhD) Buried in paper: archaeological policy, archaeological practice, and indigenous interests in Ontario, Canada and New Zealand. Ann Brower, Harvey Perkins
Huisman, J. (MSocSc) Faith no more: identity and meaning within the life of the Christchurch atheist. Suzanne Vallance,
Bob Gidlow
Kent, S. (PhD) Decolonising and redefining good governance for Māori organisations. Hirini Matunga,
Ramzi Addison
Mackay, M. (PhD) Do It Yourself (DIY) in the New Zealand house and home. Harvey Perkins, Bob Gidlow
Poudyal, S. (MSocSc) How does Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) approach materialise 'Country Ownership' in policy design? A case study of Nepal. Ann Brower,
David Simmons
Rawlinson, P. (MSocSc) The influence of the Black and White tide: dairy farming, community and landscape change. Harvey Perkins, Rupert Tipples
Suthanthangjai, M. (PhD) Understanding changes in New Zealanders’ perceptions of their environment 2000-2010. Kevin Moore,
Gary Steel,
Ken Hughey
Tan, C-P. (PhD) Balancing on ice: the implicit learning of tacit knowledge in polar environments.

Gary Steel,

Taylor, S. (MApplSc) The impact of humour on performance of a stressful task. Gary Steel,
Kevin Moore
Varona, G. (PhD) Time, attitudes, people and the lake: a study of the environmental attitudes of Lake Ellesmere - Te Waihora communities from the period 1900-2000. Gary Steel,
Kevin Moore,
Hamish Rennie

 

Outdoor environmental education

Name (Degree) Research topic Supervisors
Lo, S.H.Y. (PhD) Adventure education and the acculturation of Chinese Canadian youth in Vancouver, Canada. Bob Gidlow,
Grant Cushman

 

Tourism

Name (Degree) Research topic Supervisor
Abdel-Fattah, A. (PhD) How tourists relate to museum presentations and offerings: insights from the museum of New Zealand Te Papa and the Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Joanna Fountain, David Fisher
Bender, J. (MTourMgt) From Wilhelm Tell to Heidi to cuckoo clocks: the representation of Switzerland in different language travel guidebooks. David Fisher, Bob Gidlow
Bith, B. (MTourMgt) Community-based ecotourism and empowerment of indigenous people in Cambodia: the case of Yeak Laom community-based tourism. Grant Cushman, Stephen Espiner
Carasuk, R. (MTourMgt) A comparative evaluation of the supply and demand side perceptions of ‘responsible tourism – Qualmark’ accreditation. Susanne Becken,
Ken Hughey,
Michaela Balzarova
Dawson, D. (PhD) Issues of seasonality for wine tourism in cool-climate boutique wineries an exploratory supply-side analysis of challenges and opportunities in Central Otago, New Zealand and the Finger Lakes, New York, USA. (Winner of International Student Grant, Great Wine Capital Network.) Joanna Fountain, David A. Cohen
Gurung, L. (MTM) How sustainable is sustainable tourism development in Nepal? Exploring the links between tourism and agriculture in Kagbeni VDC, Mustang, Nepal.

Stephen Espiner,

David Simmons

Hicks, K. (MTM) ‘Our sanctity for sale?’: the social impacts of tourism at, and tourists to, sacred place. David Fisher,
Stefanie Rixecker
Huang, Y. (MTourMgt) An analysis of the development of Chinese heritage sites in New Zealand and their potential for tourism. Joanna Fountain,
Harvey Perkins
Kanyoke, E. (PhD) A carbon footprint assessment of New Zealand’s road transport sector: the case of indirect tourism transport. Susanne Becken, Caroline Saunders
Keovilay, T. (MTourMgt) The use of community-based tourism as a tool for poverty alleviation: a case study of Luang Namtha province, Lao PDR. Stephen Espiner,
Joanna Fountain
Körner, N. (MTourMgt) Theme park visitors’ motivation: an analysis of domestic theme park visitors and managers in New Zealand. Joanna Fountain,
Emma Stewart
Kuon, V. (MTourMgt) In pursuit of authenticity in tourist experiences. David Fisher, Grant Cushman
Lama, L. (MTourMgt) Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in pro-poor tourism planning and development: experiences from Nepal. Stephen Espiner,
Emma Stewart
Lin, V. (MTourMgt) The impact of the 2008 Olympics on residents of Beijing. Joanna Fountain,
Greg Ryan
Mahon, R. (PhD) Towards a climate change adaption framework for Caribbean coastal and marine tourism: a temporal analogue case study of managing climate variability, change and extreme events in Tobago. Susanne Becken,
Hamish Rennie
Niyaz, A. (PhD) Crisis and disaster management of tourism in SIDS: a case study of the recovery of the Maldivian tourism industry after the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004. Ken Hughey, David Fisher, David Simmons
Phosikham, T. (MTM) Heritage sites as tourist attractions: a case study of Luang Prabang, Laos. Stephen Espiner, Joanna Fountain
Ren, S. (MTourMgt) An exploration of residents’ perceptions of tourism and the impacts of tourism: a case study of two Inner Mongolian grasslands tourist centres Joanna Fountain, David Fisher 
Thammajinda, R. (PhD) An analysis of community participation in tourism planning and management: evidence from Thailand. Joanna Fountain,
Hamish Rennie
Tranter-Watson, K. (MPRTM) An investigation of tourist scuba divers’ involvement with scuba diving. Gary Steel, Joanna Fountain
Wilson, S. (PhD) Tourist, guest, target, victim: a criminological approach to New Zealand Tourism. David Fisher, Grant Cushman
 
 

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