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Research Fellow - Biosecurity, The University of Melbourne

Aaron is a leading biosecurity risk and emergency management specialist currently working on methods for determining the optimal combination (type and level) of risk controls at the system-scale. An invasion biologist by training, but with a diverse career across the biosecurity and EM sectors, Aaron brings interdisciplinary knowledge and experience to biosecurity practice.

Aaron is a Chief Investigator and Deputy Director of the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA), based at the University of Melbourne.

Experience

  • 2016–present
    Research Fellow - Biosecurity, CEBRA, The University Of Melbourne
  • 2014–2016
    Senior Policy Officer - Risk, Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Regions (DEJTR)
  • 2012–2014
    Strategic Planner - Preparedness, Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI)
  • 2011–2012
    Project Manager - Flood Recovery, Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
  • 2010–2011
    Project Manager - Locust Response, Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
  • 2008–2010
    Senior Biosecurity Officer, Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
  • 2006–2008
    Biosecurity Officer, Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
  • 2003–2006
    Cadet, Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI)

Education

  • 2016 
    The University of Melbourne, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 2006 
    The University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Professional Memberships

  • Society for Risk Analysis
  • Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society