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Biography
I am a marine ecologist working as a Research Scientist in CSIRO's Oceans and Atmosphere. My research focuses on patterns of benthic colonisation and role of species interactions and environmental drivers in modulating system recovery following disturbances. Coral recruitment ecology is my specialisation, focusing on the interactions and demographic rates that influence coral recovery following acute disturbances along environmental gradients. A large portion of my most recent work is developing strategies to provide scalable solutions for effective coral reef restoration.
I combine observational, experimental, and modelling approaches to develop mechanistic understandings of ecological patterns in population and community recovery. Utilising this knowledge, my research aims to:
1. Assess the role of environmental gradients within and across stage-specific coral recruitment processes;
2. Understand how biophysical interactions influence early recovery trajectories; and,
3. Evaluate the feasibility and optimisation of upscaling restoration for the recovery of coral reefs and other coastal marine systems.
To achieve these aims, my work is often multidisciplinary to involve ecologists, biological and physical oceanographers, and marine engineers.
Achievements and Awards
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2020-2024
Julius Career Award
CSIRO -
2020-2020
Coral Reef Hero
Environment Coastal & Offshore Magazine Special Edition with ICRS 2021 -
2017-2017
Queensland Young Tall Poppy Award
Australian Institute of Policy and Science -
2013-2013
Australian Endeavour Award. Postdoctoral Fellowship to conduct research in Palau.
Australian Government -
2013-2013
Virginia Chadwick Award. Best student paper.
ARC Centre of Excellence Coral Reef Studies -
2010 -2010
Danielle Simmons Award. PhD field work related costs.
Australian Coral Reef Society -
2009-2012
PhD Top-up Scholarship
QLD State Government Smart Futures
Academic Qualifications
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2009-12
PhD (Marine Ecology)
The University of Queensland -
2004-07
BSc (Biology) Honours (1st Class)
Edith Cowan University
Professional Experiences
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2019-present
Core Member. Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program
Multi-institutional (CSIRO, AIMS, UQ, SCU, QUT, JCU) -
2015-2018
OCE Postdoctoral Fellow
CSIRO Oceans and Atmoshpere -
2018-2018
Co-Chair
CSIRO National Postdoctoral Fellow Committee -
2013-2015
Postdoctoral Fellow
Marine Spatial Ecology Lab, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland -
2009-2012
Teaching Assistant and Student Project Supervisor
School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland -
2008-2008
Research Assistant
Edith Cowan University
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2018-2019
Contributing Author. IPBES Global Assessment on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Chapter 2.1 Status and trends-Drivers of Change