About

Biography

Dr Javier Leon is a geographer with broad interests in geomorphology and is particularly interested in the study and management of coastal systems including sandy beaches and coral reefs. He has developed and collaborated in multidisciplinary research projects combining field data, geospatial techniques and modelling in study sites across Torres Strait, Great Barrier Reef and Pacific Islands including Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Fiji. His aim is to answer questions related to links between morphology, ecology and management in the current changing climate and sea-level rise context.

Teaching areas

  • Coastal geomorphology
  • Hydrology and geomorphology
  • Mapping with drones

Expert media commentary

A/Prof Leon has a considerable track record of media commentary and community engagement in topics such as coastal erosion, remote sensing and drones. You can see some of his articles published in The Conversation here: https://theconversation.com/profiles/javier-leon-262182

Engagements

Available for postgraduate supervision

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Organisational Affiliations

Research Member, Bioclimatic and Sociotechnical Cities Lab

Associate Professor in Physical Geography, School of Science, Technology and Engineering

Education

Earth and Environmental Sciences
2006–2010, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wollongong (Australia, Wollongong) - UOW
Physical Geography
2003–2005, Master of Science (MSc, MSc, MSci, MSi, ScM, MS, MSHS, MS, Mag, Mg, Mgr, SM, or SM), University of Canterbury (New Zealand, Christchurch)
Humanities (Geography)
1996–2001, Bachelor of Arts (BA, AB, BS, BSc, SB, ScB), Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (Peru, Lima) - PUCP