Dr Chris Wilcox

Senior Principal Research Scientist

https://people.csiro.au/W/C/Chris-Wilcox

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Biography

Chris Wilcox is a research scientist with CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, stationed in Hobart, Tasmania. His research covers a wide range of topics in population management including control of invasive species, conservation of threatened biodiversity, and management of commercial and recreational harvesting. His work integrates field data, statistical analysis and predictive models to synthesize information to support decision-making.

He has worked with NGOs, government and private enterprise over a 25-year career as a professional biologist to develop cost effective solutions to natural resource management problems. Originally from the USA, he has a Masters degree and a Ph.D. in ecology and conservation biology.

Chris has been in Australia for 15 years, first working in the Great Artesian Basin on effects of groundwater withdrawal for mining on wetland ecosystems. Since coming to CSIRO in 2005, his research has included biodiversity offsets, population estimation, analysis of satellite tracking data, optimization of invasive species eradication, management of fisheries, reserve design and management, and most recently understanding the impacts of marine debris.

His research is currently focused in two primary areas: a) evaluation of sources, impacts and solutions for plastic pollution in the ocean; and b) development of improved analytical tools for addressing illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing. For further details on the plastic pollution work, see www.csiro.au/Marine-debris.

Professional Areas

Fields of Research

Current

Academic Qualifications

2002

PhD
University of California, Santa Cruz
1990

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The University of Kansas
1996

MS
University of California, Davis
1991

Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.)
University of Kansas

Professional Experiences

2005-Current

Research Scientist
CSIRO
2002-2005

ARC Research Fellow
University of Queensland
2000-2002

Ecological Modeller
US Fish and Wildlife Service
1997-2002

Wildlife Biologist
The Nature Conservancy
1996-2002

Wildlife Biologist
KEA Environmental Consultants
1992-1995

Postgraduate Researcher
University of California, Davis
1991-1992

Wildlife Biologist
Western Ecological Services

Attachments

Chris Wilcox CV May 2018 [pdf - 0.38MB]

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