Jonathan Handley, Phd Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, United Kingdom

I am a team member of the International Marine Programme and lead on analyses that support decisions for marine spatial planning in the Southern Ocean (Antarctica and sub-Antarctic islands).

London, United Kingdom

With my background as a research scientist and domain knowledge in biology and data analysis, I tutor students on these topics. Topics include general biology, statistics, machine learning and coding in R.I actively participate in skills-based continued learning opportunities.I also work as an editor of academic articles and continue to provide support and analysis to environmental NGOs.

I have presented at numerous international conferences (winning awards for best student speaker), and to schools, groups and businesses on topics relating to:- Marine science, ecology and conservation- Data, what is it, and how can it help us make better decisions?- Lessons from Science applied to life and businessHappy to chat to your organisation. Please contact me.

I have held various roles leading and managing people. Furthermore, I actively seek opportunities to enhance my knowledge in this domain.2018: Facilitated a multi-partner project to inform the South Georgia and South Sandwhich Islands government of the efficacy of their sustainable use marine protected area for multiple species.2014-2017: Academic development and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.2005 -2016: Rowing coach. Coaching of teenagers and adults at various national levels. Crews have placed first in the country.2010-2014: Lead and organised teams for research expeditions in South Africa and the Falkland Islands.2008: President Rhodes University Rowing Club. Lead and managed all mens and womens rowing teams at the university2007: Indoor rowing programme coordinator (Nombulelo High School, South Africa). Lead organiser of the indoor development rowing programme2004: Prefect

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Using spatial analyses, I analysed nearly 10 000 000 locations points, from 2351 animal tracks, spanning 25 years of data from 12 species, to identify sites of conservation priority for marine animals at a British Overseas Territory. I communicated this data by reporting to government regarding the efficacy of a sustainable use marine protected area design. I achieved this using R and ArcMap (GIS platform), by improving upon and developing custom code to automate the delineation process, while also building in conditional checks to identify problems. I led successful collaborations with an inhouse team and international experts, and we delivered a new set of candidate areas for conservation.

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

Research profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jonathan_HandleyMy research focuses on the foraging ecology of marine top predators. I utilise biologging technology (TDR, GPS, Accelerometer, Animal-borne video cameras) and direct and indirect methods of dietary analysis to answer pure and applied questions. Fundamentally, these questions relate to the intra-specific (within species) and inter-specific (across species) interactions between organisms and their physical environment. I use these answers to provide advice and direction for governments, business and the scientific community, to conserve species and sustainably manage resources.Key topics addressed during the PhD:- Machine learning: Developed an algorithm (Support Vector Machine) to classify animal behaviour based on outputs from accelerometer data.- Statistics/Machine Learning/Spatial analyses: Utilised an ensemble modelling approach (GLM, GAM, Random Forest, Boosted Regression Tree) to develop an algorithm for estimating the probable locations of animals in unsampled locations.- Statistics: Comparing the behaviour of individuals from multiple sites (LME)- Statistics: Determined the probability of individuals for interacting with certain environmental features (LR)Additional:- Statistics: Understanding the role environmental variables play in driving the distribution of a marine top predator (Zero-truncated GLM)Key project partners include:- British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, UK- Nelson Mandela University Marine Apex Predator Research Unit, Port Elizabeth, South Africa- Falklands Conservation, Stanely, Falkland Islands- South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute, Stanley, Falkland Islands

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

Supervised masters student who graduated Cum Laude.Tutored undergraduate Zoology students.

I have held numerous coaching roles, coaching both men and women, scull and sweep oar, ranging from individuals to groups of 50+. In addition to coaching, I organised and facilitated the logistics for crews to compete in national events.2012 - 2016: Assistant novice coach at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University2012, 2015: Assistant 1st team coach at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University2011: Mens and Womens 2nd team coach at Rhodes University (Men placed 1st nationally, Women placed 2nd)2010: Novice coach at Rhodes University2008: U16 boys assistant coach at St. Andrews College2006-2008: Novice coach at Rhodes University 2005: U14 boys coach at Bishops High School (Crews placed top in Western Cape)

- Scientific advisor for production of BBC documentary, "Atlantic: The wildest ocean on Earth"- Freelance travel writer, Cape Times- Service industry, various hospitality roles- Gym instructor- Mountain bike instructor

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Zoology/Marine Ecology

Activities and Societies: NMMU Rowing Club

Master’S Degree, Zoology/Marine Biology, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: NMMU Rowing Club

Zoology Honours

Activities and Societies: Rhodes University Rowing Club

Bachelor’S Degree, Zoology/Human Kinetics & Ergonomics

Activities and Societies: Rhodes University Rowing Club Placed 1st at Universities Boat Race (2006 & 2007)