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BRISBANE QLD 4001 AUSTRALIA
Biography
I have over 15 years of experience in environment, policy, and governance. My research focuses on adaptive water resource management and ecosystem modeling across the globe. My work examines the impact of climate change and other anthropogenic stressors on natural systems, examines system vulnerabilities, and develops pathways to adapt, restore and protect. I lead the Modelling Water Ecosystem team in the Environment Business Unit at Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization.
My work blends emerging remote sensing technologies with on-ground monitoring to develop eco-hydrological models for ecosystem functioning, water, and food security. New methods include developing cloud-based computing for low resource locations, and application of AI/ML to improve modeling predictions. My work has informed policy and governance in the water space in Australia and California. I have won several awards including industry awards for research and development and science communication.
I work extensively with stakeholders in government, community, First Nations Peoples, and industry using participatory approaches for engagement facilitating a co-design approach for project outcomes that are relevant, practical, and actionable. Over the years, I have built an extensive network with leaders in science, government, and community in Australia, United States, Europe, and Asia.
Achievements and Awards
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2024-2024
Australian Water Association Research and Development Award
Australian Water Association -
2022-2024
Ruby Payne Scott Fellowship
CSIRO -
2019-2023
Australian Academy of Sciences AISRF Fellow
Australian Academy of Science -
2022-2022
Growing our science impact award
CSIRO -
2015-2015
MERIT Scholar
University of Melbourne -
2019-2019
Creative Communication of Science Award
CSIRO -
2008-2008
Isenberg Business Plan Challenge Competition
University of Massachusetts -
2019-2019
Peter Cullen Fellow, Women in water leadership
Peter Cullen Trust -
2015-2015
MERIT fellowship
University of Melbourne -
2014-2014
Indo-US forum Award
Dept. of Science and Technology
Professional Areas
Current Roles
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Team Leader
Modeling Water Ecosystem -
Senior Research Scientist
Water Security
Academic Qualifications
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2010
Ph.D.
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA -
2005
M.S
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA
Professional Experiences
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2010-2017
Research Scientist and Modeler
Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, California, USA -
2002-2003
Water Resource Engineer
Tokyo Engineering Consultants Inc.