MissLaura Medina Rivera

Graduate Researcher Teaching Fellow

Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences

  • Graduate Researcher Teaching Fellow
    Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

BIO

Research fellow with over 8 years experience in lecturing, and project management. My areas of expertise span across the fields of science, including chemistry and biology, as well as environmental science. Throughout my career, I have developed three research projects, with my latest work being part of my ongoing PhD course at Deakin University.

In my current doctoral research, I am exploring the application of Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) as a framework for enhancing climate change resilience and promoting sustainable development in a developing country, such as Colombia. By leveraging my interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise, I aim to contribute to the growing body of research on innovative, nature-based solutions to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change.

My passion for bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and practical, real-world applications drives my work. I am committed to sharing my insights and findings with policymakers, practitioners, and the broader academic community, in the pursuit of fostering more sustainable and resilient communities.

Skills:
Project manager, data analysis, and Software like ArcGIS, Payton, SWMM, PCSWMM.

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Laura-Medina-Rivera

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Graduate Researcher Teaching Fellow
    Deakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences

DEGREES

  • PhD in Water management and climate change adaptation
    Deakin University, Burwood, Australia21 Feb 2022 - 22 Sep 2025
  • graduated diploma, Sustainability
    Deakin University, Burwood, Australia6 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2021
  • Master of Environmental Science
    South Colombian University (Universidad Surcolombiana), Neiva, Colombia9 Feb 2015 - 22 May 2017
  • Bachelor in Science
    South Colombian University (Universidad Surcolombiana), Neiva, Colombia12 Feb 2007 - 28 Jul 2012

LANGUAGES

  • Spanish - Latin American
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • School of Life and Environmental Sciences