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Biography

I have broad interests and experience in ecosystem research focused on the planktonic component of fresh water, estuarine and marine systems. This research involves investigating ecosystem responses to the primary drivers such as light, temperature, nutrients and climate pressures. Approaches have been wide ranging from laboratory, observations and modelling. Methods have included genomic and other biogeochemical tracers such as carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, phosphorus and other organic markers including C & N isotopes, lipids and fatty acids. The goal is to make plankton ecology a more predictive science.

Academic Qualifications

  • 1977

    BSc in marine biology
    University of British Columbia, Canada

  • 1983

    Masters of Museum Studies
    University of Toronto, Canada

  • 1991

    PhD Biological Oceanography
    University of British Columbia, Canada

Professional Experiences

  • 1981-1986

    Research Associate
    Department of Oceanography, University of British Columbia, Canada

  • 1991-1993

    Postdoctoral Fellow
    Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada

  • 1993-1997

    Senior Research Scientist
    CSIRO Division of Fisheries, Australia

  • 1997-2001

    Senior Lecturer
    University of Tasmania, Australia

  • 2001-2011

    Principal Research Scientist
    CSIRO Division of Marine Research, Australia

  • 2011-2013

    Program Leader
    CSIRO Division of Marine and Atmospheric Research, Australia

  • 2014-current

    Research Group Leader
    CSIRO Oceans & Atmospher

  • 2016-current

    Research Director
    CSIRO Oceans & Atmospher

Achievements and Awards

  • 1/1/2015-1/1/2021

    2019 Anton Bruun Memorial Medal
    United Nations Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission