Developing technologies to protect Australia from catastrophic bushfires

Associate Professor Marta Yebra will talk about her research on technology to prevent catastrophic bushfires, how she got where she is, how she developed personally and professionally throughout her research journey, and how her research is contributing to society. Learn about her and get inspired whether you are or not thinking about pursuing research pathways. 

Associate Professor Yebra is a leading expert in remote sensing and bushfire management and the director of the ANU-Optus Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence which aims to develop technological solutions to protect Australia from catastrophic bushfires. She has published more than 141 scientific papers and her research has been recognised through numerous awards, including the Max Day Environmental Science Award by the Australian Academy of Science, the CSIRO OCE Pyne-Scott career award and the Bushfire & Natural Hazards CRC's Outstanding Achievement in Research Utilization award. She was a finalist for the Australian Space Awards' Academic of the Year and the National Resilient Australia Award. Marta Yebra has served on several advisory government bodies including the Australian Space Agency's Bushfire Earth Observation Taskforce and Earth Observation Technical Advisory Group, the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning's Scientific Reference Panel and the ACT Multi Hazards Advisory Council.

This event is free and open to the wider ANU community as part of the 2022 ANU Student Research Conference. Registration is essential as places are limited.