MissLaura Medina Rivera
Graduate Researcher Teaching Fellow
Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences
- Graduate Researcher Teaching FellowFaculty 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 FellowDeakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences
DEGREES
- PhD in Water management and climate change adaptationDeakin University, Burwood, Australia21 Feb 2022 - 22 Sep 2025
- graduated diploma, SustainabilityDeakin University, Burwood, Australia6 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2021
- Master of Environmental ScienceSouth Colombian University (Universidad Surcolombiana), Neiva, Colombia9 Feb 2015 - 22 May 2017
- Bachelor in ScienceSouth Colombian University (Universidad Surcolombiana), Neiva, Colombia12 Feb 2007 - 28 Jul 2012
LANGUAGES
- Spanish - Latin AmericanCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
- EnglishCan 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