Australia-Brazil Smart City Research and Practice Network

Project Title: 

Australia-Brazil Smart City Research and Practice Network

Project Type: 

International Relations Project (COALAR 2019-20181)

Funding Body: 

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Project Timeframe: 

2019-2022 

Project Synopsis: 

Australia and Brazil are not immune to the catastrophic externalities caused by unsustainable urban development practices. In order to tackle issues limiting sustainable urban development and secure a sustainable future, both countries have embraced the concept of smart cities that offers a combination of solutions through various technology-driven innovations applied to different urban environments. The Australia-Brazil Smart City Research and Practice Network establishes an ongoing exchange of smart cities research and practice between Australia and Brazil. The exchange was launched at the Australia-Brazil Smart City Research and Practice Forum held in Florianopolis, Brazil with an aim of setting up a formal network to bring both countries closer. More info on the network is available at: https://research.qut.edu.au/smartcity/home/network/ 

Chief Investigators: 

  • Prof Tan Yigitcanlar (Project lead) (QUT)
  • Prof Alex Paz (QUT)
  • Prof Ashantha Goonetilleke (QUT)
  • Prof Marcus Foth (QUT)
  • Prof Kevin Desouza (QUT)
  • Dr Kenan Degirmenci (QUT)