Passionate, self-motivated senior aquatic ecologist with 20 years’ experience in ecological research, consulting, and project management. A specialist in river and groundwater ecology, with expertise in the diverse range of aquatic habitats in Australia, including wetlands, ephemeral streams, regulated rivers, estuaries, springs, and lakes. Successfully completed my PhD and ARC funded Postdoctoral research on different management impacts to groundwater and river ecology in the Hunter Valley, significantly increasing knowledge of stygofauna ecology. Published more than 20 peer-reviewed scientific papers, and written 100+ other reports and articles. Presented research internationally in Japan, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Portugal, Germany, and scientific conferences throughout Australia. Core capabilities:• Quickly understand the technical, ecological, and legislative requirements of clients • Offer practical and efficient solutions to clients in government, resource, infrastructure, and urban sectors• Extensive experience in fish and macroinvertebrate community dynamics, with a particular emphasis on the impacts of environmental flows. • Ecological sample design for assessment and monitoring projects including:
Listed skills include Aquatic Ecology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Consulting, and 12 others.