I am currently a lecturer in conservation science and sustainability. Before joining Deakin University, I held serval teaching positions in various universities including Osaka University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Adelaide. I am an environmental and development anthropologist. My research interests are the social dimension of natural resources conflicts (protected areas management), climate change adaptation planning, resilience, sustainable livelihood, displacement and resettlement as well as post-disaster recovery. My research interests also include the values and concepts of land to the traditional landowners, especially for the tangible and intangible values of land.