Work has been progressing on the program for the Bushfire CRC and AFAC joint conference; and we are close to the publication of the program. This will be an exciting event with many interesting speakers from Australasia and around the world. Of particular note this year is...
Richard Thornton
Former Deputy CEO and Research Director
Dr Richard Thornton was Deputy CEO and Research Director of the Bushfire CRC, a role he held since 2004. His responsibilities included leadership and oversight of the research program.
Richard is a highly experienced Research Management Executive with over 15 years in the field, both with the Bushfire CRC and Telstra previously. Richard has a physics background and has worked in science fields including nuclear and semiconductor physics, computational fluid mechanics, IT and telecommunications engineering, and online services, primarily in the private sector. Richard has expertise in IP management, contract negotiation and development, andcommercialisation of research.
Richard is a member of the Board of the International Association of Wildland Fire and the Chair of the Editorial Advisory Committee of the International Journal of Wildland Fire.
Richard also was the Project Director for the extensive research-data collection taskforce project undertaken following the 7 February 2009 bushfires in Victoria.
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08-Feb-2011
Thankfully there was no loss of life in the most recent Perth fires, but with almost 100 properties damaged or destroyed these are significant and tragic events.
What can we learn from the recent natural disasters in Queensland, Victoria and now Western Australia?...
17-Dec-2010
This year has been a significant one for all associated with the Bushfire CRC, we have finished the first version and are now well on the way with the new research program. It has been an interesting and exciting ride and I thank everyone who has been able to help in some...
30-Nov-2010
A lot has happened since the last time I wrote; we have had a really successful conference in Darwin, where many researchers and students got to meet each other. It was a great location and a wonderful atmosphere. I hope everyone enjoyed it.
With all the major...
30-Aug-2010
Welcome to the fire Research Director’s Blog. This comes at an exciting time for the Bushfire CRC with the beginnings of a new research program and new students coming on board. I know that many of you have committed substantial work in getting us to this point, and finally...
25-Aug-2010
The year is 2020. Australia is hotter, drier and far more fire prone than ever before. What effect is this having on our water supplies, agriculture, changing rural populations, health systems, and the elusive carbon balance?
This 2020 scenario is presented by the...
25-Aug-2010
The Victorian bushfires of 7 February 2009 resulted in major loss of life, property, and other assets. The questions and issues that quickly emerged will be the subject of debate, in Australia and internationally, for years to come.
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