Prof. Dr. Ken Taylor | cultural landscapes | Best Researcher Award

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Professor K. Taylor is an esteemed academic and heritage expert specializing in cultural landscapes and heritage conservation. 🌏 With a distinguished career spanning decades, he has held key positions, including Honorary Professor at the Australian National University and Emeritus Professor at the University of Canberra. 📚 His contributions extend internationally as a Visiting Professor at Silpakorn University, Bangkok, and a Heritage Advisor for the Guangzhou Association of International Historic Towns, China. 🇨🇳 Prof. Taylor’s expertise in landscape architecture, town planning, and heritage studies has significantly shaped conservation policies and research globally. 🏛️

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Professor K. Taylor

Professor K. Taylor is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his decades-long contributions to cultural landscapes, heritage conservation, and urban planning. His multifaceted expertise, spanning academia, policy advising, and research, has significantly influenced global heritage conservation strategies. With key positions at ANU, University of Canberra, and Silpakorn University, and roles in ICOMOS and AusHeritage, he has pioneered research and policy developments in historic site management, landscape architecture, and urban conservation.

Education & Experience

📜 Education:

• 🎓 BA (Hons) Geography, University of Sheffield, 1959
• 🏙️ PG Dip Town Planning, University of Manchester, 1963
• 🌿 MLArch (Research), University of Melbourne, 1988
• 🎓 PhD, Deakin University

💼 Experience:

• 🏛️ Honorary Professor, Centre for Heritage & Museum Studies, ANU
• 🌍 Visiting Professor, Silpakorn University, Bangkok (2002–2022)
• 📚 Emeritus Professor, University of Canberra (since 2002)
• 🏗️ Former Co-Director, Cultural Heritage Research Centre, University of Canberra
• 🌱 Past President, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
• 🏙️ Town Planner, Manchester City Planning Department (pre-1975)
• 🌎 Heritage Advisor, Guangzhou Association of International Historic Towns

Professional Development

Professor K. Taylor has actively contributed to heritage conservation, cultural landscapes, and urban planning through research, teaching, and policy advisory roles. 📖 His leadership in academic institutions and organizations has driven advancements in landscape architecture and historic site management. 🏡 As a board member of AusHeritage and a member of ICOMOS, he has played a vital role in preserving cultural heritage worldwide. 🌏 His editorial work for prestigious journals and involvement in PhD supervision reflect his commitment to fostering future scholars. 🎓 His expertise in heritage values, conservation strategies, and urban planning continues to influence global research and policies. 🏛️

Research Focus

Prof. Taylor specializes in cultural landscapes, heritage conservation, and historic site management. 🏛️ His research delves into the significance of place meaning, landscape assessment, and the preservation of historic towns. 🌍 His expertise in urban planning, landscape architecture, and historic environment conservation has shaped global discussions on sustainable heritage management. 🌱 Through his work, he bridges the gap between academic research and real-world conservation policies, ensuring that cultural heritage sites retain their historical and cultural integrity. 📜 His involvement in various heritage advisory panels and academic institutions reflects his dedication to shaping heritage conservation practices globally. 🏗️

Awards & Honors

🏅 Member Order of Australia (AM) (1998) – For service to conservation and education in historic cultural landscapes
🎖️ AILA National Project Award of Merit (Research) (1988)
🏛️ Past President, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
🌿 President, National Trust of Australia ACT (1988–2004)
🏆 Board Member, Australian Council of National Trusts (1988–2004)
📜 Chair, ACT Place Names Committee (1999–2009)
🌍 Board Member, AusHeritage (2000–present)
📖 Member, ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Cultural Landscapes (since 2005)
🏡 Expert Advisory Panel Member, Wind Farms & Landscape Values (2006–2007)
🌲 Member, ACT Urban Forest Renewal Expert Group (2008–2010)

Publication Top Notes

📄 Cultural landscapes: a bridge between culture and nature? – International Journal of Heritage Studies 17 (6), 537-554 📅 2011 🔍 Cited by: 362

📄 Cultural heritage management: A possible role for charters and principles in Asia – International Journal of Heritage Studies 10 (5), 417-433 📅 2004 🔍 Cited by: 239

📄 Landscape and Memory: cultural landscapes, intangible values and some thoughts on Asia – 📅 2008 🔍 Cited by: 208

📄 Cultural landscapes and Asia: reconciling international and Southeast Asian regional values – Landscape Research 34 (1), 7-31 📅 2009 🔍 Cited by: 175

📄 Managing cultural landscapes – Routledge 📅 2012 🔍 Cited by: 163

1. 📄 The Historic Urban Landscape paradigm and cities as cultural landscapes. Challenging orthodoxy in urban conservation – Landscape Research 41 (4), 471-480 📅 2016 🔍 Cited by: 155