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I am a field biologist whose primary research focus is understanding the vulnerability of tropical plant and wildlife communities to land-use and climate-change phenomena. My research has a strong conservation science and policy emphasis.

Experience

  • 2020–present
    Professor, James Cook University
  • 2014–2019
    ARC Future Fellow & Associate Professor, James Cook University
  • 2010–2013
    Senior Lecturer & Tropical Leader, James Cook University

Education

  • 2001 
    University of New England, PhD
  • 1996 
    University of New England, MNatRes

Professional Memberships

  • Associate for Tropical Biology and Conservation

Honours

Australian Research Council Future Fellow; Distinguished Service Award, Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation 2015; President, Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (2014).