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Biography
Mariana is a biologist with postgraduate degrees in Plant Ecology (MSc), Plant Ecophysiology (PhD) and Education (Licentiate) whose research focuses on biosecurity to positively impact the environment, industry and community.
Her research and applied work have spanned multiple fields in biology, giving Mariana a broad perspective of the current issues and methods in the field, and allowing her to engage with various stakeholders, including industry partners. Her practical and theoretical experience span multiple ecosystems across Australia and Brazil.
More recently, her position as a Biosecurity Researcher allowed Mariana to delve into biosecurity pathways and surveillance, where her strong statistical knowledge was applied. Mariana has been a director of the board of the Australian Plant Biosecurity Science Foundation since 2018 and an adjunct research fellow for the Harry Butler Institute since 2021.
While previously the subjects of her research included vertebrates, invertebrates, plants and pathogens, at CSIRO Mariana will focus on invasive plants.
Research interests: invasive species ecology, invasive species management, biosecurity, pathways, surveillance, monitoring, risk assessment, plant ecophysiology, education, training.
Academic Qualifications
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2012
PhD in Plant Ecophysiology
University of Western Australia, Australia -
2006
MSc in Plant Ecology
Universidade de Campinas, Brazil -
2004
Licenciate Degree in Biological Sciences
Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil -
2004
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences
Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
Current Roles
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Research Scientist
Ecosystem Change Ecology Team, Health and Biosecurity -
Team Leader
Ecosystem Change Ecology Team -
Director of the Board
Australian Plant Biosecurity Science Foundation -
Adjunct Research Fellow
Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University
Professional Experiences
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2016-2021
Research Fellow
Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University -
2014-2016
Scientist
Astron -
2011-2014
Botanist
Ecologia Environmental
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2018-current
Director of the Board, Australian Plant Biosecurity Science Foundation
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2016-current
Active member of the Friends of Kings Park, Growing Group
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2014-2016
Member of Environmental Consultants Association