Matthew Williams is the Science Division’s Biometrician. He completed a Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Western Australia in 1981, with majors in mathematics and botany, a graduate diploma in computing studies at Murdoch University in 1994, and a Ph D in 2009. As the Divisional biometrician, he is responsible for ensuring efficient experimental design and analysis, and for maintaining high standards of research planning. He also has a research interest in the conservation of Western Australia’s butterflies, particularly those of the south west.
1978-1980: Bachelor of Science degree, University of Western Australia; Major subjects: Botany, Mathematics.
1981: Honours in Botany, University of Western Australia.
1986-1993: Graduate Diploma in Computer Studies, Curtin University and Murdoch University.
2000-2009: Doctor of Philosophy, Curtin University
1983-1985: Research Officer, Western Australian Education Department.
1985-1987: Research Officer, Western Australian Health Department.
1987-current: Senior Research Scientist (Biometrician), Western Australian Department of Conservation and Land Management.
