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I am newly appointed lecturer in Ecology in the School of Environment and Science, and leader of the Wildlife Behaviour and Ecotoxicology research group at Griffith University.

I worked in Umea, Sweden as a Marie Sklodowska-Curie European Postdoctoral Fellow. My research focused on understanding the impact of emerging chemcial contaminants on wildlife and ecological systems. Leveraging remote tracking technology (e.g. acoustic telemtery) and AI approaches, my work aimed to advance our mechanistic understanding of contaminant effects on animal behaviour and movement. I collaborated with government agencies and regulatory bodies across Sweden and Europe to enhance the… Show more I worked in Umea, Sweden as a Marie Sklodowska-Curie European Postdoctoral Fellow. My research focused on understanding the impact of emerging chemcial contaminants on wildlife and ecological systems. Leveraging remote tracking technology (e.g. acoustic telemtery) and AI approaches, my work aimed to advance our mechanistic understanding of contaminant effects on animal behaviour and movement. I collaborated with government agencies and regulatory bodies across Sweden and Europe to enhance the use of wildlife behavioural data for chemical risk assessment and environmental regulation . Skils & expertise♦ Advanced use of remote animal monitoring systems (e.g., acoustic telemetry)♦ Big Data analytics and neural network machine learning♦ Trace chemical analysis of water and tissue samples♦ Knowledge in fish aquaculture and management♦ Expertise in ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment♦ Building cross-disciplinary collaborations (e.g., chemists, programmers, and government officials) Show less

During my time as a postdoctoral fellow at UC Davis, I drove forward innovative research initiatives, conducted remote fieldwork, and engaged in both teaching and mentorship roles.Key Contributions:♦ Designed and led cutting-edge research projects♦ Conducted remote fieldwork in diverse locations, including Hawaii and Central Australia♦ Lectured in Ecology and Population Biology, enhancing student understanding and engagement♦ Decoded and analysed wildlife GPS tracking… Show more During my time as a postdoctoral fellow at UC Davis, I drove forward innovative research initiatives, conducted remote fieldwork, and engaged in both teaching and mentorship roles.Key Contributions:♦ Designed and led cutting-edge research projects♦ Conducted remote fieldwork in diverse locations, including Hawaii and Central Australia♦ Lectured in Ecology and Population Biology, enhancing student understanding and engagement♦ Decoded and analysed wildlife GPS tracking data for key ecological insights♦ Provided mentorship and guidance to PhD students, fostering the next generation of researchers Show less

I taught both as a lead instructor and a teaching assistant in a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with class sizes ranging from 20 to 150 students. My teaching roles encompassed grading, examination management, online education platform administration, and providing personalised support to students.

I was employed on a casual contract basis to contribute expertise in remote fieldwork, animal identification and handling, and experimental design across diverse research projects.Key Contributions:♦ Conducted water chemistry analysis and fish surveys in the Lake Eyre Basin, Central Australia♦ Led mark-recapture surveys of native reptile species on Lord Howe Island♦ Surveyed, trapped, and tagged reptiles across eastern Australia

I completed my PhD at Monash University in 3.5 years, earning the Monash University Publication Award in 2016 for my research productivity

I contributed my expertise to test the effectiveness of pesticides and baits, focusing on research and analytical solutions to support product development.Key Contributions:♦ Designed and executed large-scale spatial experiments♦ Conducted wildlife and population size assessments♦ Analysed complex multivariate data sets♦ Produced reports for industry and government stakeholders