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Email

jrayner@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Honorary (Principal Fellow)
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Education
Post Graduate Diploma
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree
University of Melbourne
Applied Diploma
Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture
ORCID

0000-0002-8734-8725

A/Prof John Rayner

Honorary (Principal Fellow)
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences

47 Scholarly works
24 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Using Recycled Construction Waste Amended with Pine Bark as a Substrate for Urban Plantings
    DOI: 10.3390/plants15030403
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Critical therapeutic landscape design elements for cognitive impairments in the Royal Talbot rehabilitation centre
    DOI: 10.1108/ARCH-01-2024-0029
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Taking Stock: The Current State of Urban Forestry Education at International Institutions of Higher Education
    DOI: 10.48044/jauf.2025.018
  • 2024

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Optimising Green Spaces in Primary Schools to Enhance Wellbeing, Cognitive and Behavioural Outcomes.
  • 2024

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    MAPT Planting Trials
  • 2023

    Report

    Burnley Green Roof Plant Guide
  • 2018

    Research Grant

    Researching the Benefits of Demonstration Green Roofs Across Australia
John Rayner

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2022
University of Melbourne
2010
David White Award for Excellence in Teaching (Science) The University of Melbourne
2005
Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching The University of Melbourne

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2022

    Journal article

    Can we integrate ecological approaches to improve plant selection for green infrastructure?
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ufug.2022.127732
  • 2022

    Journal article

    Designing and managing biodiverse streetscapes: key lessons from the City of Melbourne
    DOI: 10.1007/s11252-021-01188-2
  • 2022

    Journal article

    Exploring the Integration Between Colour Theory and Biodiversity Values in the Design of Living Walls
    DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2022.804118
  • 2021

    Journal article

    Rooting volume impacts growth, coverage and thermal tolerance of green façade climbing plants
    DOI: 10.3390/land10121281
  • 2021

    Journal article

    Biochar particle size and amendment rate are more important for water retention and weight of green roof substrates than differences in feedstock type
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2021.106391
  • 2021

    Journal article

    What do they like about trees? Adding local voices to urban forest design and planning
    DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2021.100116

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2024

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Optimising Green Spaces in Primary Schools to Enhance Wellbeing, Cognitive and Behavioural Outcomes.
  • 2024

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Green Our Rooftop Project Benefits Assessment

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