I am a Research Scientist within the Biogeography Program of the Science Division. As a survey zoologist, I undertake biological surveys of Western Australia as well as scientific research into fauna conservation. My focus is on the biogeographic patterns in species richness, occurrence and composition of terrestrial fauna, and the influence of environmental correlates on both of these.
Academic Qualifications
1999 Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney, NSW.
Nutritional ecology of the greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) in far south-western Queensland.
1990 Honours - First Class, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW.
Changes in female attractiveness during oestrus of captive tammar wallabies (Macropus eugenii) and red-necked wallabies (Macropus rufogriseus banksianus).
1989 Bachelor of Science (Major: Zoology), University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW.
Positions held
Dec 1989 - Jan 1990: Technical Officer, School of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Jan 1991 - July 1994: Conservation Officer (Research), Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage, Charleville
Sep 1994 - Dec 1994: Scientific Assistant, Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Charleville
Feb 1995 - Mar 1999: Full-time PhD student
Apr - Jun 1999: Extension Officer, Nature Conservation, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Charleville
Jan - Aug 2000: Research Associate, University of Sydney, School of Biological Sciences
Jan - Jun 2001: Biodiversity Project Officer, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Charleville
July 2001 - Dec 2003: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Deakin University, School of Ecology and Environment, Geelong
Feb 2004 - present: Research Scientist, Science Division, Department of Conservation and Land Management, Perth
