College of Science & Engineering

Sophia Love

Sophia Love

Romain Vaucher

Romain Vaucher

Jenny Fisher

Jenny Fisher

Ambili Narayanan

Ambili Narayanan

Sarfaraz Ali

Sarfaraz Ali

Mikaeylah Davidson

Mikaeylah Davidson

Liuxin Chen

Liuxin Chen

Rafael Cabral Carvalho

Rafael Cabral Carvalho

Tom Lloyd

Tom Lloyd

Mohamadreza Chalak Qazani

Mohamadreza Chalak Qazani

Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef. (Old ID 26455)
Hillary Smith
29 Apr 2019 - 28 Jun 2022
This project investigates the potential for restoration of reef ecosystems around Magnetic Island. Linked with Earthwatch Australia, it is a citizen science-based project that engages volunteers to help remove macroalgae and monitor changes in coral recruitment, sediment dynamics, community composition, algae regrowth rates, and coral biology, with the hopes that removal of algae leads to an increase in coral cover. The project is an extension of a previous project which accumulated 7 years of base line data on demographic recovery dynamics of corals at Orpheus Island.
Functional connectivity in pinnacle-reef mesopredator fishes: ecological considerations for fisheries management (Old ID 25132)
Gemma Galbraith
01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021
This project aims to determine habitat use and residency patterns in key coral reef mesopredatory fishes large carnivores, themselves subject to predation). The study will take place in Kimbe Bay, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea, a location identified by the Nature Conservancy as critical for preserving marine biodiversity in the Coral Triangle. Acoustic telemetry (underwater radio receivers) will be used to investigate three important species and the study will provide critical information about how these organisms utilise a range of habitats in the region. Project findings should prove invaluable for future conservation and sustainability planning for the region.
Stronger surveillance and systems support for rapid identification and containment of resurgent or resistant vector borne pathogens in Papua New Guinea. (Old ID 26446)
Paul Horwood
01 Feb 2019 - 16 Jan 2023
This project is aimed at stronger surveillance and systems support for rapid identification and containment of resurgent or resistant vector borne pathogens in Papua New Guinea. The subcontract to JCU includes a specific work package on arbovirus and malaria mosquito surveillance.
Research to inform yellow crazy ant management in the Wet Tropics (Old ID 26714)
Angela Strain
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2025
Continuation and consolidation of four years of scientific activities to support yellow crazy ant eradication in the Wet Tropics (data analysis, monitoring non-target effects of baiting, probability of detection).
Research to inform yellow crazy ant management in the Wet Tropics (Old ID 26714)
Peter Yeeles
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2025
Continuation and consolidation of four years of scientific activities to support yellow crazy ant eradication in the Wet Tropics (data analysis, monitoring non-target effects of baiting, probability of detection).
Determinig the abundance of microplastics on nearshore reefs (Old ID 23379)
Mia Hoogenboom
01 May 2017 - 30 Jun 2018
The overarching aim of my PhD is to quantify plastic pollution coming from north Queensland communities, and how this may influence the GBRWHA. In this proposal, my objective is to identify an indicator speies that can be used to determine the presence and extend of plastic pollution on nearshore reefs. The proposed project will focus on sponges and soft corals because they are non-selective suspension feeding organisms, and likely candidates as natural 'indicators' of plastic presence in the environment. By quantifying microplastics ingested by organisms, this project also aims to illuminate the potential impacts of mircroplastics to benthic reef species.
Geological Services, Geita Gold Mine (Old ID 19263)
Ioan Sanislav
01 Apr 2011 - 31 Dec 2017
The aim of the project is the development of new gold reserves from satellite pits and from the Kukuluma terrain, by building an integrated geological model for the entire tenement area. The area will be mapped, and a regional geological interpretation will be made as a basis for building a genetic model that will enable gold mineralization to be targeted, through ranking existing targets and generating new ones. A training strategy to improve the mine geology team will be implemented.
Dissolved oxygen as a constraint for fish utilising mangrove forests. (Old ID 22654)
Nathan Waltham
23 Feb 2016 - 22 Feb 2019
This project focuses on understanding how dissolved oxygen (DO) impacts mangrove fish utilisation. In heavily vegetated habitats like mangroves, DO undergoes complex changes brought about by biogeochemical demand. The extent of DO depletion depends on many environmental parameters such as tide, time or day or human activities. Substantial DO depletion could limit the value of mangroves as habitats for fish. Consequently, I aim to: (i) develop an understanding of DO dynamics in mangrove forests; (ii) identify environmental parameters that drive these fluctuations; (iii) investigate how depressed DO impacts fish assemblages and behaviour; and (iv) establish DO thresholds for five fish species occupying mangroves.
Applying new technologies to enhance biosecurity and cattle quality. (Old ID 23456)
Mohan Jacob
15 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2021
The vast natural environment of Northern Australia feeds the cattle industry; however, biosecurity threats have negatively impacted this. Conventional management of such threats such as weeds are not suited to such broad, harsh landscapes. The project will use an Internet of Things network with low-cost environmental sensors, drone mapping and big data analytics to develop and test data-driven, strategic pest management programs - ultimately improving both cattle industry and natural assets.
Applying new technologies to enhance biosecurity and cattle quality. (Old ID 23456)
Stephanie Duce
15 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2021
The vast natural environment of Northern Australia feeds the cattle industry; however, biosecurity threats have negatively impacted this. Conventional management of such threats such as weeds are not suited to such broad, harsh landscapes. The project will use an Internet of Things network with low-cost environmental sensors, drone mapping and big data analytics to develop and test data-driven, strategic pest management programs - ultimately improving both cattle industry and natural assets.
Title: Australian Marine Science Association (AMSA) Emerging Leader in Marine Science award
Reseracher: Sue-Ann Watson (ARC Future Fellow)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2023
Title: Queensland Women in STEM Prize - Judges' Award (overall winner)
Reseracher: Sue-Ann Watson (ARC Future Fellow)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2023
Title: PhD, University of Cape Town
Reseracher: Ludwig Lopata (Professor, Personal Chair)
Start Date: 01 Jan 1995
End Date: 01 Jan 2000
Title: Women in Leadership Australia scholarship award (Executive-Ready programme)
Reseracher: Sue-Ann Watson (ARC Future Fellow)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2019
Title: Bridled Nail-tail Wallaby Recovery Team
Reseracher: Conrad Hoskin (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2024
End Date: 01 Jan 2025
Title: JCU Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Reseracher: Wenxian Lin (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2015
Title: Australian Society of Herpetologists, Taxonomic Committee
Reseracher: Conrad Hoskin (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2011
End Date: 01 Jan 2025
Title: Australian Awards for University Teaching: Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, the Office for Learning and Teaching, Australian Government
Reseracher: Wenxian Lin (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2015
Title: Australian Society of Herpetologists, Conservation Committee
Reseracher: Conrad Hoskin (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2025
Title: Lecturer, James Cook University
Reseracher: Naomi Gardiner (Associate Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2009
End Date: 01 Jan 2016