Projects

4

Publications

69

Awards

5


Contact Details

Associate Professor

Biography

Lisa Law is an interdisciplinary researcher with a background in geography and urban studies. Her research focuses on urban spaces in Southeast Asia and tropical Australia, and crosses a wide spectrum including: liveability and place-based urban design for the tropics, the meanings and uses of public space, environmentally responsive design and the role of culture and the arts in placemaking. She is founder of JCU's Tropical Urbanism and Design Lab, an interdisciplinary team of geographers, architects, sociologists and planners interested in urbanism in the tropics. Prior to commencing her appointment at James Cook University, she was employed at the Australian National University, the University of Western Sydney, the National University of Singapore and the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

Lisa is interested in receiving inquiries from prospective PhD and Masters by Research candidates who are interested in urban research in the tropical world. Scholarship funding is available through the James Cook University Postgraduate Research Scholarships. The closing deadline is 31 August.

Lisa is Coordinator of the People in Place Major in the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management and Coordinator of the Human Geography Major in the Bachelor of Arts.  She also welcomes inquiries from students wishing to complete Honours research. 

Research

Research Interests

Liveability and place-based urban design for the tropics

The role of culture and the arts in placemaking

Regional regeneration




Projects

Teaching

Research Advisor Accreditation
Advisor Type

Mentor


Taught Modules
[EV5301] Urban GeographyLecturer, Coordinator
2025
[EV1008] Human GeographyCoordinator, Lecturer
2025
[EV2301] Urban GeographyLecturer, Coordinator
2025
Current JCU Research Students
Cairns’ potential as the Arts and Culture Capital of Northern Australia (ACCNA): An Inclusive Place Brand Co-Creation Study from a Multiple Stakeholder Perspective
Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Building)
Office Environmental Impact by COVID-19: Digital Facility Management Tools to boost Employee Well-Being and Validate Environmental Performances
Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Building)
The potential of front gardens to enhance biodiversity consciousness.
Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)

Activities

Employment
Awards

Output

Law, Lisa; Milledge, Russell (2021) State of the Arts in Cairns Report 2020 (SoARTS). Cairns, QLD, Australia: ...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Azzali, Simona; Law, Lisa; Lundberg, Anita (2020) Special Issue on Sustainable Tropical Urbanism. Townsville, QLD, Australia: [Edited Publication]...
Other Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Milledge, Russell; Law, Lisa (2020) State of the arts in Cairns report 2019 (SoARTS). Cairns: ...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
McGregor, Andrew; Law, Lisa; Miller, Fiona (2018) Routledge Handbook of Southeast Asian Development. Abingdon, UK: [Edited Publication] ...
Other Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Miller, Fiona; McGregor, Andrew; Law, Lisa (2018) Environment and development: introduction. Abingdon, UK: [Non-Research Book Chapter] ...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa; Miller, Fiona; McGregor, Andrew (2018) People and development: introduction. Abingdon, UK: [Non-Research Book Chapter] ...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
McGregor, Andrew; Law, Lisa; Miller, Fiona (2018) Development institutions and economies in Southeas. Abingdon, UK: [Non-Research Book Chapter] ...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
McGregor, Andrew; Law, Lisa; Miller, Fiona (2018) Approaching Southeast Asian development. Abingdon, UK: [Non-Research Book Chapter] ...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa (2014) Urban senses. London, UK: [Non-Research Book Chapter] ...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Anderson, Allison; Law, Lisa (2013) Tropical urban design in Australia. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: [Non-Research Book Chapter] ...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa; McIntyre-Tamwoy, Susan; Babacan, Hurriyet (2011) Culturally Diverse Communities and Susta. Cairns, QLD: [Report] ...
Other Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Chagué-Goff, Catherine; Goff, James R.; Nott, Jonathan; Sloss, Craig; Dominey-Howes, Dale; Shaw, Wen...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa (2005) Sensing the city: urban experiences. London, UK: [Teaching Material] ...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa (2005) Home cooking: Filipino women and geographies of the senses in Hong Kong. Oxford, UK: [Non-Research Book Chapter] ...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa (2004) Negotiating the bar: sex, money and the uneasy politics of Third Space. Oxford, UK: [Non-Research Book Chapter] [DOI] ...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Walshe, Rachael; Evans, Snowy; Law, Lisa (2024) 'Pedagogy, place, and food education in Australian s. Childrens Geographies, 22 (5):730-746. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Walshe, Rachael; Law, L. (2024) 'Doing research with busy people: Enacting rapid walking methodologi. Cities, 145 . [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Argent, Rachel; Azzali, Simona; Law, Lisa; Seow, Margaret (2023) 'Does tourism chase the living cult. Town Planning Review, 95 (2):117-125. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Gibson, Sarah; Law, Lisa (2022) 'Barriers and opportunities for medium density housing in small, reg. Australian Planner, 58 (3-4):95-109. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Dadpour, Rana; Law, Lisa (2022) 'Understanding the ‘region’ in COVID-19-induced regional migration: . Australian Geographer, 53 (4):425-443. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Safarova, S.; van Hoof, J; Law, L.; Zander, K.K.; Garnett, S.T. (2022) 'Thermal comfort in a tropica. Energy and Buildings, 266 . [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Stevenson, Leah C.; Pabel, Anja; MacGregor, Colin; Law, Lisa; Judd, Jenni A. (2022) 'The Influence o. Journal of Re, 2 (2):31-54...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Walshe, Rachael; Law, Lisa (2022) 'Building community (gardens) on university campuses: Masterplanni. Landscape Research, 47 (7):980-991. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Walshe, Rachael; Evans, N.S. (Snowy); Law, Lisa (2022) 'Mapping community gardens in the Australian . Issues in Educational Research, 32 (2):784-804. ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Castles, Anthony; Law, Lisa (2022) 'Whose Heritage: Renovating Munro Martin Park in the Arts and Cul. M/C Journal, 25 (3). [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa; Azzali, Simona; Conejos, Sheila (2021) 'Planning for the temporary: temporary urbanism an. Town Planning Review, 92 (1):65-74. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa; Musso, Urbi (2020) 'Towards a Tropical Urbanism for Cairns, Australia'. Etropic: electronic journal of studies in the tropics, 19 (2):52-71. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Guaralda, Mirko; Hearn, Greg; Foth, Marcus; Yigitcanlar, Tan; Mayere, Severine; Law, Lisa (2020) 'To. ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa (2019) 'The tropical backyard: performing environmental difference'. Geographical Research, 57 (3):331-343. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Gibson, Katherine; Astuti, Rini; Carnegie, Michelle; Chalernphon, Alanya; Dombroski, Kelly; Haryani,...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Safarova, Shokhida; Halawa, Edward; Campbell, Andrew; Law, Lisa; van Hoof, Joost (2018) 'Pathways fo. Indoor an, 27 (8):...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Oppermann, Elspeth; Brearly, Matt; Law, Lisa; Smith, James A.; Clough, Alan; Zander, Kerstin (2017) ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Gibson-Graham, J.K.; Hill, Ann; Law, Lisa (2016) 'Re-embedding economies in ecologies: resilience bu. Building Research and Information, 44 (7):703-716. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Rampengan, Mercy M.F.; Law, Lisa; Gaillard, J.C.; Boedhihartono, Agni Klintuni; Sayer, Jeffrey (2016...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Rampengan, Mercy Maggie Franky; Boedhihartono, Agni Klintuni; Margules, Chris; Sayer, Jeffrey; Law, ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Anderson, Allison; Law, Lisa (2015) 'Putting Carmona's Place-shaping Continuum to use in research pr. 20 (5):545-562. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Rampengan, Mercy M.F.; Boedhihartono, Agni Klintuni; Law, Lisa; Gaillard, J.C.; Sayer, Jeffrey (2014...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Anderson, Allison; Law, Lisa (2012) 'An advanced framework for food trail performance'. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 18 (4):275-286. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, L.; Wee, C.J.W-L.; McMullan, F. (2011) 'Screening Singapore: The cinematic landscape of Eric Kh. Geographical Research, 49 (4):363-374. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa (2011) 'The ghosts of White Australia: excavating the past(s) of Rusty's Market in tropica. 25 (5):669-681. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Rigg, Jonathan; Grundy-Warr, Carl; Law, Lisa; Tan-Mullins, May (2008) 'Grounding a natural disaster:. Asia Pacific Viewpoint, 49 (2):137-154. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Horton, Benjamin P.; Bird, Michael; Birkland, Thomas; Cowie, Susan; Ong, Jin Eong; Hawkes, Andrea D....
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa; Bunnell, Tim; Ong, Chin-Ee (2007) 'The beach, the gaze and film tourism'. Tourist Studies, 7 (2):141-164. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Hawkes, Andrea D.; Bird, Michael; Cowie, Susan; Grundy-Warr, Carl; Horton, Benjamin P.; Hwai, Aileen...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Tan-Mullins, May; Rigg, Jonathan; Law, Lisa; Grundy-Warr, Carl (2007) 'Re-mapping the politics of ai. Progress in Development Stu, 7 (4):327-344. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Rigg, Jonathan; Law, Lisa; Tan-Mullins, May; Grundy-Warr, Carl (2005) 'The Indian Ocean tsunami: soc. Geographical Journal, 171 (4):374-379. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Bunnell, Tim; Kong, Lily; Law, Lisa (2005) 'Country reports: social and cultural geographies of Sout. 6 (1):135-149. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Buranakul, Sophia; Grundy-Warr, Carl; Horton, Ben; Law, Lisa; Rigg, Jonathan; Tan Poh, Mui (2005) 'T. ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa (2003) 'Transnational cyberpublics: new political spaces for labour migrants in Asia'. 26 (2):234-252. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Kong, Lily; Law, Lisa (2002) 'Introduction: contested landscapes, Asian cities'. 39 (9):1503-1512. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa (2002) 'Defying disappearance: cosmopolitan public spaces in Hong Kong'. 39 (9):1625-1645. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa (2001) 'Home Cooking: Filipino Women and Geographies of the Senses in Hong Kong'. 8 (3):264-283. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Gibson, Katherine; Law, Lisa; MacKay, Dierdre (2001) 'Beyond Heroes and Victims: Filipina Contract M. International feminist journal of politics, 3 (3):365-386. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Azzali, Simona; Law, Lisa; Lundberg, Anita (2020) 'Sustainable Tropical Urbanism: Insights from Citi Etropic: electronic journal of studies in the tr, 19 (2) . [DOI] ...
Journal Contribution Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
McGregor, Andrew; Law, Lisa; Banks, Glenn; Murray, Warwick (2014) 'Taking stock: reflecting on Asia Asia Pacific Viewpoint, 55 (1) :1-5. [DOI] ...
Journal Contribution ResearchOnline@JCU
Gumbaketi, Benedict; Naylor, Stephen; Law, Lisa; McBain, Kerry; Horseman, Samantha (2023) ASA 2023: ...
Conference Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Anderson, Allison; Prideaux, Bruce; Law, Lisa (2013) APTA 2013: 19th Asia Pacific Tourism Associatio...
Conference Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Stevenson, Lisa; Pabel, Anja; Law, Lisa; MacGregor, Colin; Judd, Jenni (2020) CAUTHE 2020: 30th Annu...
Conference Contribution ResearchOnline@JCU
Docherty, Claire; Nelson, Paul N.; Koczberski, Gina; Nake, Steven; Law, Lisa (2014) National Soil Sc...
Conference Contribution Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Law, Lisa; Safarova, Shokhida; Campbell, Andrew; Halawa, Edward (2021) 'Design for liveability in tr In: Law, Lisa, Safarova, Sho...
Book Chapter Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Gibson, Katherine; Hill, Ann; Law, Lisa (2018) 'Community economies in Southeast Asia: a hidden econ In: Gibson, Katherine, Hill, Ann, and Law, Lisa (20...
Rampengan, Mercy Maggy Franky; Law, Lisa; Gaillard, J.C.; Margules, Chris; Boedhihartono, Agni Klint...
Safarova, S.; Garnett, S.T.; Halawa, E.; Trombley, J.B.; Law, L.; van Hoof, J. (2018) 'Sustainable s In: Safarova,...
Cushing, Debra Flanders; Beazley, Harriot; Law, Lisa (2017) 'Urban green spaces and childhood obesit In: Cushing, Debra Flanders, Beazley, H...
Rigg, Jonathan; Law, Lisa; Tan-Mullins, May; Grundy-Warr, Carl; Horton, Benjamin (2012) 'In the wake In: Rigg, J...
Law, Lisa; Goss, Jon (2010) 'Chinatown and the virtual classroom in Singapore and Hawaii' In: Law, Lisa, and Goss, Jon (2010) Chinatown and the virtual classroo...
Law, Lisa (2010) 'Defying disappearance: cosmopolitan public spaces in Hong Kong' In: Law, Lisa (2010) Defying disappearance: cosmopolitan public spaces in Hong Ko...
Bunnell, Tim; Kong, Lily; Law, Lisa (2007) 'Social and Cultural Geographies of South East Asia' In: Bunnell, Tim, Kong, Lily, and Law, Lisa (2007) Soci...
Law, Lisa (2006) 'Remapping the geopolitics of terror: uncanny urban spaces in Singapore' In: Law, Lisa (2006) Remapping the geopolitics of terror: uncanny urban spaces in...