Postdoctoral Researcher and Honorary Lecturer | School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle
Ryan is passionate about koala and marsupial rehabilitation and conservation (assisted reproduction/captive breeding and population monitoring and management). Throughout his doctorate Ryan trained and developed expertise in applied conservation research. His main focus was on marsupial reproduction, developing new techniques to improve breed and release programs for the genetic management of threatened populations. His experience in the field as a research ecologist includes conducting surveys on eastern grey kangaroo (observation, immobilization, capture and veterinary procedures), as well as quantifying habitat and monitoring green and golden bell frogs on Ash Island. Ryan has also surveyed possum, glider and koala populations on the Central Coast, Newcastle and Port Stephens.
Ryan has published in several journals specific to the area of conservation science including: Conservation Biology, Biological Conservation, Reproduction Fertility and Development, and Theriogenology.
Ryan is dedicated to developing a conservation research project to ensure the Port Stephens koala population remains functional. Ryan hopes to ensure future generations will have the opportunity to experience what it’s like to see a koala in the wild on the east coast of Australia.
Experience
2013–present
Sessional Academic, Unversity of Newcastle
2019–present
Research Associate, Southern Cross University
2019–present
Conjoint Lecturer, University of Newcastle
2019–present
Research Associate, University of Newcastle
2014–2018
PhD Candidate, University of Newcastle
2014–2015
Research Assistant, University of Newcastle
Education
2018
University of Newcastle, PhD Environmental Science
2014
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (Honours)
2013
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
2008
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Social Science (Recreation and Tourism)
Publications
2020
Envisioning the future with ‘compassionate conservation’: An ominous projection for native wildlife and biodiversity, Biological Conservation
Delayed return to estrus following treatment with the gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist, Lucrin® Depot, in the tammar wallaby, Theriogenology
2018
Breeding in the fat-tailed dunnart following ovarian suppression with the gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist Lucrin® Depot, Reproduction, Fertility and Development
2018
Recent advances in tools and technologies for monitoring and controlling ovarian activity in marsupials, Theriogenology
2016
Ovarian suppression in a marsupial following single treatment with a gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist in microspheres, Reproduction, Fertility and Development
Grants and Contracts
2017
Development of an oestrous synchronisation method for assisted breeding and recovery of threatened rock-wallabies
Role:
PhD Candidate
Funding Source:
Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment
2016
Developing artificial insemination technology for the recovery and genetic management of threatened and endangered rock wallabies
Role:
PhD Candidate
Funding Source:
Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment
2015
Developing artificial insemination technology for the recovery and genetic management of threatened and endangered rock wallabies