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Professor Kevin Parton has over 37 years of teaching, research, research management and research training experience, including universities, Australian and Canadian Government agencies and international research organisations. He has completed research projects in a number of countries including the EU, Australian, Canada, Ethiopia, Kenya, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Thailand, and Papua New Guinea. He has published over 100 internationally refereed journal articles and received over $1.5 million in competitive grant funding. As Director of the Centre for Health Research and Development, University of New England, he was instrumental in the introduction of the professional doctorate in health services management. Research interests include both agricultural and health economics. Current major research interests are in the economics of climate change policy, and social and health aspects of adaptation to climate change.
Research Interests
- Climate change policy
- Valuing seasonal climate forecasts
- Development economics
Professional Information
External Appointments & Memberships:
- Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (member)
Editorial Roles on Journals:
- Journal of Nonprofit and Public Sector Marketing (Reviewer)
- British Food Journal (Reviewer)
- International Journal of Logistics (Reviewer)
- International Journal of Logistics Management (Reviewer)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate Diploma (Economic Statistics), University of New England
1981 → 1983
Doctor of Philosophy (Agricultural Economics), University of New England
1975 → 1978
Masters of Science in Agricultural Economics, University of Newcastle
1973 → 1974
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours 2A), University of Liverpool
1969 → 1973
External positions
Dean, Faculty of Rural Management, The University of Sydney
May 2001 → Jun 2006
Chair, Department of Agricultural Economics and Business, University of Guelph
Jan 1999 → May 2001
Head, Centre for Health Research and Development, University of New England
Jan 1996 → Dec 1998
Research Fellow, Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in Agricultural Economics
Jan 1981 → Dec 1995
Research Associate, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Jan 1980 → Jan 1981
Junior Research Fellow in Agricultural Economics, University of New England
Jan 1975 → Dec 1979
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Australian renewable-energy microgrids: A humble past, a turbulent present, a propitious future
Wright, S., Frost, M., Wong, A. & Parton, K. A., 23 Feb 2022, In: Sustainability. 14, 5, p. 1-19 19 p., 2585.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Survey data of a traditional communal water irrigation system in Northern Thailand
Mungsunti, A., Parton, K. A., Yusuf, A. A. & Kewprasopsak, T., Oct 2022, In: Data in Brief. 44, p. 1-9 9 p., 108515.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The drivers of the sustainable performance of renewable energy-based mini-grids
Poudel, B., Parton, K. & Morrison, M., 16 Mar 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Renewable Energy.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Factors influencing the sustainability of micro-hydro schemes in Nepal
Poudel, B., Maley, J., Parton, K. & Morrison, M., Nov 2021, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 151, p. 1-11 11 p., 111544.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impacts of mining projects in Papua New Guinea on livelihoods and poverty in indigenous mining communities
Yamarak, L. & Parton, K., 14 Oct 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Mineral Economics: Raw Materials Report. p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
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Ag can lead the way to a low-carbon economy, scientists say
10/02/21
7 items of Media coverage
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Another week, another thunderstorm. Are they becoming more frequent?
01/02/19
1 Media contribution
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Another week, another thunderstorm. Are they coming more frequently?
01/02/19
2 items of Media coverage
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Warmer weather could be spark behind more wild and frequent thunderstorms
01/02/19
2 items of Media coverage
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Efficiency and Stability of Agricultural Supply Chains
Kevin Parton (Creator), Rodney Cox (Creator), Ferry Jie (Creator), P. T Thongrattana (Creator), Hongbo Liu (Creator), Zhang-Yue Zhou (Creator), M.J. Ding (Creator), M.J. Matanda (Creator) & Roger Jenkins (Creator)
Impact: Economic Impact