Dr Daniel Huston

https://people.csiro.au/H/D/daniel-huston

Biography

Dan Huston is a zoologist with an interest in the taxonomy and systematics of parasites. His work to date has concentrated largely on acanthocephalan and trematode parasites of fishes and nematode parasites of plants. His current role focuses on the detection and diagnosis of pests and parasites of biosecurity concern.

Academic Qualifications

2019

PhD
The University of Queensland
2014

MSc
Texas State University
2011

BSc
Texas State University

Achievements and Awards

2020-2020

Early Career Research Excellence Award
Society of Australian Systematic Biologists
2019-2019

Dean’s Award for Outstanding Higher Degree by Research Thesis
The University of Queensland
2018-2018

Sir David Attenborough Award for Field Research
Linnean Society of London and Systematics Society

Current Roles

Research Scientist
Insect and Nematode Biosecurity

Professional Experiences

2019-2020

Endeavour Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The University of Tasmania
2014-2015

Fish Biologist
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
2011-2014

Biological Technician
United States Fish and Wildlife Service