Research Interests
Agricultural Land Management Agricultural Spatial Analysis and Modelling Agricultural Systems Analysis and Modelling Cartography Conceptual Modelling Database Management Decision Support and Group Support Systems Earth Sciences Environmental Management Environmental Sciences Geospatial Information Systems Natural Hazards Soil Physics Soil SciencesDr Amelie Jeanneau
Adjunct Lecturer
School of Civil Engineering and Construction
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Research Interests
I have a strong passion for modelling complex systems across space and time, and my expertise in this area has been applied to a diverse range of research projects. Over the years, I have actively contributed to critical fields such as bushfire research, natural hazards management, urban planning, and soil erosion. Through my work, I have gained valuable insights into the complex dynamics of these environmental challenges and have developed innovative approaches to address them.
One of the key strengths that I bring to my research is my ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. I pride myself on being a great listener, enabling me to truly understand the needs and perspectives of diverse actors, including farmers, local governments, and planners. By bridging the gap between scientific insights and practical applications, I have been able to create solutions that are not only scientifically sound but also relevant and feasible for real-world applications.
My work is characterised by strong technical skills and a collaborative approach. I focus on practical solutions to important environmental issues and involve relevant stakeholders. My research has helped develop sustainable management strategies that reduce risks and enhance resilience. I also strive to advance spatiotemporal modelling and its application in various fields, aiming to make a positive and lasting impact on society and the environment.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Research Scientist (Wildfires) | Natural Resources Canada |
| 2020 - 2024 | Postdoctoral Researcher | University of Adelaide |
| 2017 - 2020 | Practical Demonstrator/ Assessor - GIS Summer/Winter School | University of Adelaide |
| 2014 - 2015 | Assistant Project Officer (Land and Water Management) | Landcare South Australia |
| 2014 - 2016 | Research Assistant (Salinity Tolerance in Chickpea Plants) | The University of Adelaide |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Award | The Environment Institute Innovative Research Initiatives | The Environment Institute | Australia | 2,600 |
| 2023 | Fellowship | Early Career Research Fellow | Natural Hazards Research Australia | Australia | 15,000 |
| 2022 | Award | Oceanic Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards (APSEA) - Postgraduate Student Award | SSSI & SIBA|GITA | Australia | - |
| 2021 | Award | Best Postdoctoral Research Presentation | School of Civil, Environment and Mining Engineering | Australia | 200 |
| 2021 | Award | South Australia Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards (APSEA) - Postgraduate Student Award | SSSI & SIBA|GITA | Australia | - |
| 2020 | Award | Dean’s Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2020 | Scholarship | APR Intern Program | Department for Environment and Water | Australia | 15,000 |
| 2019 | Invitation | Invited speaker to the Global Symposium on Soil Erosion | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) | Italy | - |
| 2019 | Scholarship | Global Learning Travel Grant | The University of Adelaide | Australia | 500 |
| 2018 | Award | SA Student Travel Awards - National Soils Conference 2018 | Soil Science Australia | Australia | 500 |
| 2018 | Award | Best Graphical Abstract - People's Choice | NRM Science Conference 2018 | Australia | - |
| 2016 | Scholarship | University of Adelaide International Wildcard Scholarship | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| French | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Spanish; Castilian | Can read, write, speak and understand spoken |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 - 2020 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Doctor of Philosophy - PhD |
| 2015 - 2016 | Ecole Centrale de Lille | France | Advanced Certificate in Project Management |
| 2010 - 2012 | University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux | France | Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability |
| 2009 - 2010 | National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse, Toulouse | France | Bachelor of Bio-Chemical Engineering (Valuation of Agro-resources ) |
| 2007 - 2009 | Institut Universitaire de Technologie de Perigueux | France | Undergraduate University Diploma of Chemical and Biological Engineering |
| Date | Title | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 - 2020 | APR Intern - Examining Erosion of Agricultural Soil | Department for Environment and Water (DEW) | Australia |
| 2012 - 2012 | Associate Project Manager of a Timber valuation Cluster | Fumel Communauté | France |
| 2011 - 2011 | Associate Project Manager in Sustainable Development | French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRAE) | France |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Radford, D. A. G., Maier, H. R., Zecchin, A. C., van Delden, H., & Jeanneau, A. (2025). Optimising fuel treatment plans to reduce burn probability: the importance of navigating context, priorities and trade-offs. International Journal of Wildland Fire, 34(11), 27 pages. |
| 2024 | He, L., Jeanneau, A., Ramsey, S., Radford, D., Zecchin, A., Reinke, K., . . . Maier, H. R. (2024). Estimating Fuel Load for Wildfire Risk Assessment Using Earth Observation Data: A Case Study in Southwestern Australia. Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 36, 18 pages. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2024 | Radford, D. A. G., Maier, H. R., van Delden, H., Zecchin, A. C., & Jeanneau, A. (2024). Predicting burn probability: Dimensionality reduction strategies enable accurate and computationally efficient metamodeling. Journal of Environmental Management, 371, 123086-1-123086-19. Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2024 | Radford, D. A. G., Maier, H. R., van Delden, H., Zecchin, A. C., & Jeanneau, A. (2024). An efficient, multi-scale neighbourhood index to quantify wildfire likelihood. International Journal of Wildland Fire, 33(5), WF23055-1-WF23055-20. Scopus4 WoS4 |
| 2023 | Radford, D., Maier, H., van Delden, H., Zecchin, A., & Jeanneau, A. (2023). Efficiently Estimating Patterns in Wildfire Burn Probability. |
| 2023 | van Delden, H., Vanhout, R., Jeanneau, A., Radford, D., Maier, H. R., & Zecchin, A. C. (2023). Development and use of an integrated modelling approach to simulate dynamic risk profiles and support risk reduction strategies. |
| 2021 | Borrelli, P., Alewell, C., Alvarez, P., Anache, J. A. A., Baartman, J., Ballabio, C., . . . Panagos, P. (2021). Soil erosion modelling: A global review and statistical analysis.. The Science of the total environment, 780, 146494. Scopus553 WoS482 Europe PMC58 |
| 2021 | Bezak, N., Mikoš, M., Borrelli, P., Alewell, C., Alvarez, P., Ayach Anache, J. A., . . . Panagos, P. (2021). Soil erosion modelling: A bibliometric analysis.. Environ Res, 197, 111087. Scopus117 WoS103 Europe PMC12 |
| 2021 | Jeanneau, A., Herrmann, T., & Ostendorf, B. (2021). Mapping the spatio-temporal variability of hillslope erosion with the G2 model and GIS: A case-study of the South Australian agricultural zone. Geoderma, 402, 1-14. Scopus14 WoS14 |
| 2019 | Jeanneau, A. C., Ostendorf, B., & Herrmann, T. (2019). Relative spatial differences in sediment transport in fire-affected agricultural landscapes: A field study. Aeolian Research, 39, 13-22. Scopus8 WoS6 |
| - | Jeanneau, A., van Delden, H., Maier, H. R., Radford, D., Zecchin, A., Vanhout, R., & McNaught, T. (n.d.). The Fuel Management Suitability Tool: A Novel Approach to Integrating Stakeholder Priorities in Wildfire Management. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Jeanneau, A., van Delden, H., Maier, H., Zecchin, A., Vanhout, R., McNaught, T., & Wouters, M. (2023). Peering into the future: Identification of emerging wildfire risk hotspots due to changes in climate and population in Western Australia. In 8th International Wildland Fire Conference Proceedings. Porto, Portugal. |
| 2023 | Maier, H., Jeanneau, A., Radford, D., & He, L. (2023). Integrated natural hazard risk management: A two-week intensive course. In J. Vaze, C. Chilcott, L. Hutley, & S. M. Cuddy (Eds.), Proceedings of the 25th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (pp. 548-554). Online: Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc. |
| 2023 | Jeanneau, A., van Delden, H., Radford, D., Maier, H., Zecchin, A., Vanhout, R., & McNaught, T. (2023). Fuel Management Suitability Tool: Advancing resilient wildfire management practices through flexible decision support and local information. In https://whova.com/embedded/event/cS1CGd3zmD1S6q6eQmBRrh2jWesVrB8NGK3YSVyIhkU%3D/?utc_source=ems. Monterey, California. |
| 2022 | Radford, D., Maier, H., van Delden, H., Zecchin, A., & Jeanneau, A. (2022). Land Use Planning and Connectivity to Wildfire Hazards in the Urban Interface.. In AFAC22 | Connecting communities. Creating resilience.. Adelaide. |
| 2022 | Jeanneau, A., Maier, H., Zecchin, A., van Delden, H., Vanhout, R., McNaught, T., & Wouters, M. (2022). The Fuel Management Suitability Tool: A new tool for bushfire risk reduction planning. In AFAC Conference Proceedings. Adelaide. |
| 2022 | Jeanneau, A., Maier, H., Zecchin, A., van Delden, H., Vanhout, R., McNaught, T., & Wouters, M. (2022). The Fuel Management Suitability Tool – A new way to select the most suitable fire management strategies to reduce wildfire risk. In IAWF Conference Proceedings. Melbourne. |
| 2021 | Jeanneau, A., Herrmann, T., & Ostendorf, B. (2021). Soil erosion modelling as a tool for future land management and conservation planning. In Book of Abstracts, Soil Science Australia and the New Zealand Society of Soil Science Joint Conference. Cairns. DOI |
| 2019 | Jeanneau, A., Herrmann, T., & Ostendorf, B. (2019). Soil erosion modelling and soil security. In Post-graduate Symposium 2019. DOI |
| 2019 | Jeanneau, A., Herrmann, T., & Ostendorf, B. (2019). Climate change and soil security: A soil erosion modelling story. In Book of Abstracts, 23rd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation. Canberra. DOI |
| 2018 | Jeanneau, A., Herrmann, T., & Ostendorf, B. (2018). Where has the soil gone? Soil erosion modelling case-study in agricultural landscapes of South Australia. In NRM Science Conference proceedings. Adelaide. DOI |
| 2018 | Jeanneau, A., Ostendorf, B., & Herrmann, T. (2018). Once the dust settles – Assessing wind erosion after bushfires. In Conference Proceedings, National Soils Conference 2018. Canberra. DOI |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Jeanneau, A., Maier, H., Zecchin, A., van Delden, H., & McNaught, T. (2021). Fuel management strategies for reducing future bushfire risk. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian and New Zealand National Council for fire and emergency services. Sydney. |
| 2018 | Jeanneau, A. (2018). Assessing wind erosion after bushfires. Poster session presented at the meeting of Post-Graduate Symposium 2018. DOI |
| 2018 | Jeanneau, A. (2018). Soil erosion modelling case-study in agricultural landscapes of South Australia. Poster session presented at the meeting of NRM Science Conference 2018. DOI |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | van Delden, H., Jeanneau, A., Vanhout, R., Radford, D., Maier, H., & Zecchin, A. (2024). Sea flood mapping and impact assessment for Port Adelaide and surrounds - A study to explore future risk scenarios using UNHaRMED. |
| 2024 | McCormack, P., Radford, D., Bardsley, D., Westra, S., & Jeanneau, A. (2024). Submission by members of the Environment Institute at The University of Adelaide, on the review of the Emergency Management Act 2004 (SA). |
| 2024 | van Delden, H., Maier, H., Zecchin, A., Vanhout, R., Riddell, G., Newman, J., . . . O'Flaherty, M. (2024). Improved decision support for natural hazard risk reduction - final project report. |
| 2022 | van Delden, H., Vanhout, R., Riddell, G., Jeanneau, A., Maier, H., & Zecchin, A. (2022). Exploring future bushfire risk and risk reduction potential. |
| 2022 | He, L., Zecchin, A., Westra, S., Jeanneau, A., Radford, D., & Maier, H. (2022). ADAPTIVE ANALYTICAL BUSHFIRE LIKELIHOOD (AABL) TOOL FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND REDUCING FUTURE BUSHFIRE RISK. |
| 2022 | Jeanneau, A., Zecchin, A., van Delden, H., Vanhout, R., McNaught, T., Wouters, M., & Maier, H. (2022). Opportunities for alternative fuel load reduction approaches - summary report (719). |
| 2022 | Jeanneau, A., Zecchin, A., van Delden, H., McNaught, T., & Maier, H. (2022). Mapping how outputs from various Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC projects could be combined to address the issue of how to best manage fuel to reduce bushfire risk into the future (718). |
| 2021 | Jeanneau, A., Zecchin, A., van Delden, H., McNaught, T., & Maier, H. (2021). Guidance framework for the selection of different fuel management strategies (716). |
| 2021 | Jeanneau, A., Zecchin, A., van Delden, H., McNaught, T., & Maier, H. (2021). Identifying opportunities for the use of different fuel management strategies in WA (717). |
| 2021 | Jeanneau, A., Zecchin, A., van Delden, H., McNaught, T., & Maier, H. (2021). Influence of climate change and fuel management on bushfire risk in Western Australia (714). |
| 2021 | Jeanneau, A., Zecchin, A., van Delden, H., McNaught, T., & Maier, H. (2021). Identification of fuel management locations and risk reduction potential (715). |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| - | Jeanneau, A. (n.d.). Soil erosion modelling and soil security. DOI |
I have been awarded over $30,000 in relevant research and travel income support:
- 2023, The Environment Institute Innovative Research Initiatives, this travel grant enabled me to travel to the Association of Fire Ecology conference in Monterey, California to facilitate a participatory workshop on collaborative and integrated wildfire risk management ($2,600)
- 2023, Natural Hazards Research Australia, awarded an Early Career Researcher Development Fellowship to establish a new research collaboration with the University of Porto and the Research Institute for Knowledge Systems on collaborative approaches to bushfire management ($15,000)
- 2021, School of CEME – Best Postdoctoral presentation – Conference registration award ($200)
- 2020, APR Intern Program Research Scholarship to support an internship with the Department for Environment and Water to expand on a component of Amelie's PhD research ($15,000)
- 2019, Global Learning Travel Grant – FAO Global Soil Erosion Symposium attendance ($500)
- 2018, Soil Science Australia – Student travel award to present at the National Soils Conference ($500)
Lecturer and co-designer of CEME 4005/7405 - Integrated Natural Hazard Risk Management (2022 - 2024)
Practical demonstrator during the Winter and Summer Schools programs (2016 - 2020) for :
- SPATIAL 3007WT/ 7007WT - GIS for Environmental Management III
- SPATIAL 3020WT/ 7030WT - GIS for Agriculture & Natural Resource III
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Co-Supervisor | Development of a novel process-based wind erosion model to inform land management and policy development for regional South Australia | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Ethan Lachlan Mackereth |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Location | Program | Supervision Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 2023 | Principal Supervisor | Optimal Scheduling for Bushfire Vegetation Management | University of Adelaide | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | Honours | Full Time | Fraser Beveridge, Sabrina Harper, Alice Miller, Ivan Yancic Jurado |
| 2022 - 2022 | Co-Supervisor | Improved methods for understanding and mitigating bushfire evacuation risk using social and physical vulnerability | University of Adelaide | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | Honours | Full Time | Nicholas Jurkovic, Nathan Lines, Cammie Williams |
| 2021 - 2025 | External Supervisor | An integrated modelling approach for the planning of collaborative and adaptive wildfire risk-reduction activities | University of Adelaide | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Douglas Radford |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 - ongoing | Secretary | Soil Science Australia - South Australian Branch | Soil Science Australia | Australia |
| 2016 - 2020 | Advisory Board Member | School of Biological Sciences - Post-Graduate Symposium Committee | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2015 - 2015 | Member | State Community Landcare Conference 2015 | Landcare South Australia | - |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | Association for Fire Ecology | United States |
| 2022 - ongoing | Member | Environment Institute | Australia |
| 2022 - ongoing | Member | International Association of Wildland Fire | United States |
| 2019 - ongoing | Member | Global Land Program | Switzerland |
| 2017 - 2021 | Member | SSSI member | Australia |
| 2017 - ongoing | Board Member | Soil Science Australia | Australia |
| 2017 - ongoing | Member | Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN) | Australia |
| Date | Role | Editorial Board Name | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - ongoing | Board Member | International Soil and Water Conservation Research (ISWCR) Journal | World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC) | China |
| Date | Topic | Presented at | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 2023 | Peering into the future: Identification of emerging wildfire risk hotspots and risk mitigation opportunities in Southern Australia | Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Planning Department – “Natural Hazards talks” | University of Porto | Portugal |
| 2023 - ongoing | Peering into the future: Identification of emerging wildfire risk hotspots due to changes in climate and population in Western Australia | 8th International Wildland Fire conference | IAWF | Portugal |
| 2022 - 2022 | The Fuel Management Suitability Tool: A new tool for bushfire risk reduction planning | AFAC22 Conference & Exhibition | Australian and New Zealand National Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC) | Australia |
| 2022 - 2022 | The Fuel Management Suitability Tool – A new way to select the most suitable fire management strategies to reduce wildfire risk | Fire and Climate conference | International Association of Wildland Fire | Australia |
| 2021 - 2021 | Identification of future bushfire hotspots and risk mitigation opportunities | Innovate to Transform research forum | School Civil, Environment and Mining Engineering | Australia |
| 2021 - 2021 | Soil erosion modelling as a tool for future land management and conservation planning | Soil Science Australia and the New Zealand Society of Soil Science Joint Conference 2021 | Soil Science Australia and the New Zealand Society of Soil Science | Australia |
| 2020 - 2020 | Protecting Against Soil Erosion: Current Research on Groundcover Modelling and Monitoring in South Australia. | Soil Science Australia - Webinar Series - Invited Speaker | Soil Science Australia | Australia |
| 2019 - 2019 | Climate change and soil security: A soil erosion modelling story | 23rd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2019) | Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand | Australia |
| 2019 - 2019 | Climate change and soil security - A soil erosion modelling story | 3 Minute Talk for the SBS Postgraduate Symposium 2019 | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2018 - 2018 | Once the dust settles – Assessing wind erosion after bushfires | 2018 National Soils Conference | Soil Science Australia | Australia |
| 2018 - 2018 | Where has the soil gone? Soil erosion modelling case-study in agricultural landscapes of South Australia | South Australian NRM Science Conference 2018 | Department for Environment and Water | Australia |
| 2017 - 2017 | Remote sensing applications for soil erosion assessment | Initial seminar - Core Component of the Structured Program | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
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