Menu Close
Professor of Entomology, Southern Cross University

Nigel is a 2020 Fulbright Senior Scholar. His research investigates the responses of insects (native and introduced pests and natural enemies) to environmental extremes and rapid climatic changes. Nigel is currently a member of the ARC College of Experts Editor-in-Chief of Austral Ecology, Chair of the Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment, and vice-President of the Entomological Society of NSW.

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Chair professor, Southern Cross University
  • 2019–2022
    Professor, University of New England
  • 2022–2022
    Associate dean, University of New England

Education

  • 2006 
    University of New England, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
  • 2005 
    Macquarie University, PhD
  • 1997 
    University of Wollongong, BSc(Hons-1)/BA

Professional Memberships

  • Ecological Society of Australia
  • Australian Entomological Society
  • Royal Entomological Society
  • Entomological Society of America
  • British Ecological Society
  • Ecological Society of Australia
  • Entomological Societ of NSW
  • Entomolgical Society of Queensland

Research Areas

  • Ecology (0602)
  • Animal Physiological Ecology (060806)
  • Invertebrate Biology (060808)

Honours

2020 Fulbright Senior Scholar; Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society