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Mr David Blake

Mr David Blake

Mr David Blake

Research/Teaching

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Email: d.blake@ecu.edu.au   
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Current Teaching

  • SCM2104 Geographical Information Systems
  • SCI5118 GIS and Remote Sensing
  • SCI5128 Environmental Management Systems and Auditing
  • SCI5250 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures

Background

  • 2007–present: Lecturer, School of Natural Sciences, Edith Cowan University
  • 2008–2009: Embedded Scientist, CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering, WA
  • 2005–2008: Environmental Officer, Department of Environment and Conservation (regulatory compliance)
  • 2003–2005: Environmental Scientist, Cardno BSD, WA
  • 2003–2003: Environmental Field Officer, Kings Park and Botanical Gardens Authority

Professional Memberships

  • Royal Society of Western Australia

Research Areas and Interests

  • Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
  • Spatial Ecology
  • Fire Ecology
  • Groundwater contamination
  • The impacts of wetland fires on groundwater quality

Staff Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Edith Cowan University .

Research

Recent Research Grants

  • Fire, organic soils and acidification,  Fire & Emergency Services Authority of WA,  Grant,  2008,  $25,000.
  • Fire management implications for the wetlands on the Swan Coastal Plain,  Fire & Emergency Services Authority of WA,  Grant,  2008,  $19,175.
  • Fire, organic soils and acidification,  Fire & Emergency Services Authority of WA,  Grant,  2007,  $25,000.
  • Fire management implications for the wetlands on the Swan Coastal Plain,  Fire & Emergency Services Authority of WA,  Grant,  2006,  $39,675.
  • Fire, organic soils and acidification,  Fire & Emergency Services Authority of WA,  Grant,  2006,  $25,000.
  • Neerabup fire suppression research and monitoring,  Fire & Emergency Services Authority of WA,  Grant,  2006,  $22,920.

Recent Publications (within the last five years)

Journal Articles

  • Blake, D., Hinwood, A., Horwitz, P., (2009), Peat fires and air quality: volatile organic compounds and particulates. Chemosphere, 76(3), 419-423, United Kingdom, DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2009.03.047.