Dr Fateme Zare
Research interests
Decision-Making Under Deep Uncertainty, Multi-Sector Dynamics, Systems Thinking, System Dynamics, Integrated Assessment Modelling, and Water Resource Management
Biography
Dr Fateme Zare is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Water Futures and the Fenner School of Environment & Society. A transdisciplinary researcher, her expertise lies in complex systems, particularly focusing on water resources and integrated modelling. Dr Zare employs computational and participatory approaches to model socio-ecological systems, utilizing knowledge co-production methods to shape sustainability decisions in an uncertain future. She also designs her research methodology using a range of knowledge sources and quantitative and qualitative methods often from Decision-Making Under Deep Uncertainty, Multi-Sector Dynamics, System Dynamics, and Integrated Assessment Modelling
With a Ph.D. from the Fenner School of Environment and Society at the Australian National University, her doctoral research cantered on "Designing and evaluating practices and tools to improve integrated assessment and modelling processes in the water sector."
An Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), Dr. Zare has a proven track record in teaching, covering courses like Systems Thinking and Modelling, Evidence-based Problem-solving, and Stakeholder Management. She has presented widely at international conferences, contributing significantly to academic journals (Google scholar).
Previously associated with UNSW Canberra and various consulting and research roles, Fateme is eager to collaborate with academics, government bodies, community groups, and industry professionals. For inquiries about her research, contact Dr. Fateme Zare at fateme.zare@anu.edu.au.
Publications
- Zare, F, Guillaume, J, Elsawah, S et al. 2021, 'A formative and self-reflective approach to monitoring and evaluation of interdisciplinary team research: An integrated water resource modelling application in Australia', Journal of Hydrology, vol. 596.
- Zare, F, Guillaume, J, Jakeman, A et al. 2020, 'Reflective communication to improve problem-solving pathways: Key issues illustrated for an integrated environmental modelling case study', Environmental Modelling and Software, vol. 126, pp. 1-16.
- Zare, F, Elsawah, S, Bagheri, A et al. 2019, 'Improved integrated water resource modelling by combining DPSIR and system dynamics conceptual modelling techniques', Journal of Environmental Management, vol. 246, pp. 27-41.
- Zare, F, Guillaume, J & Jakeman, A 2019, 'Constructing customized modelling guidelines: A Participatory Integrated Assessment and Modelling example', 23rd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2019), ed. S Elsawah, Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc (MSSANZ), Australia, pp. 937-943.
- Hamilton, S, Fu, B, Guillaume, J et al 2019, 'A framework for characterising and evaluating the effectiveness of environmental modelling', Environmental Modelling and Software, vol. 118, pp. 83-98.
- Badham, J, Hunt, R, Guillaume, J et al 2019, 'Effective modeling for Integrated Water Resource Management: a guide to contextual practices by phases and steps and future opportunities', Environmental Modelling and Software, vol. 116, pp. 40-56.
- Zare, F, El Sawah, S, Iwanaga, T et al 2017, 'Integrated water assessment and modelling: A bibliometric analysis of trends in the water resource sector', Journal of Hydrology, vol. 552, pp. 765-778pp..