College of Science & Engineering

Matthew Tan

Associate Professor / Associate Director - Research
matthew.tan@jcu.edu.au

Varsha Balu

Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
varshavivek.balu@jcu.edu.au

Samantha Russo

Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
samantha.russo@jcu.edu.au

Robyn Pearce

Doctor of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences)
robyn.pearce@jcu.edu.au

. Abdullah

Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)
abdullah@my.jcu.edu.au

Alana Finch

Master of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences)
alana.finch@my.jcu.edu.au

Jess Robbins

Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
jess.robbins@my.jcu.edu.au

Helene Marsh

Professorial Research Fellow
helene.marsh@jcu.edu.au

Morvarid Mohammad Mirzaee

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)
morvarid.mohammadmirzaee@my.jcu.edu.au

Crystle Wee

Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
crystle.wee@my.jcu.edu.au

Emerging technologies for advanced geochemical exploration undercover

Alex McCoy-West

01 Jan 2025 - 01 Jan 2029

Isotope geochemistry can provide powerful insights to the sources or process involved in the formation of an ore deposit. Weathering ore bodies produce unique isotopic fingerprints which can be tracked by using groundwater to undertake exploration undercover. There has been increasing commercial interest in searching for Cu a critical element for the green energy transition through this sustainable technique. However, current approaches suffer from several limitations due to the saline nature of groundwater which limits the sample size that can be routinely processed. This project will use automated separation techniques to achieve greater enrichment factors to enable high precision isotope measurements.

High-throughput neutron tomography core scanner for critical minerals resources

Alex McCoy-West

01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2029

This project aims to develop a drill core scanner based on neutron tomography technology.

A View from the South: exploring Southern Ocean mercury cycling and what it means for the UN Minamata Convention

Jenny Fisher

01 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2025

In December 2021, Australia ratified the UN Minamata Convention on Mercury, joining more than 130 countries committed to protecting human health and the environment from toxic mercury pollution. Now, the global community has turned its attention to evaluating the effectiveness of the Convention. The Southern Ocean region is critical for evidence-based effectiveness evaluation, but atmosphere-ocean mercury cycling in this area is highly uncertain. Bringing together a team of French and Australian mercury science experts, this project will use a suite of models and observations to probe critical uncertainties in the Southern Ocean and bring new insights to global mercury cycling.

Developing post-lab exercises to enhance students’ abilities and confidence in computing

Jenny Fisher

01 Jan 2017 - 31 Jan 2017

Visualising the First Year Experience in Earth & Environmental Sciences

Jenny Fisher

01 Jan 2016 - 31 Jan 2016

Atmospheric Photothermal Oxidation as a New Reaction in the Atmosphere

Jenny Fisher

01 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2025

Atmospheric Photothermal Oxidation as a New Reaction in the Atmosphere

Tackling Atmospheric Chemistry Grand Challenges in the Southern Hemisphere

Jenny Fisher