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

An Innovative approach to documenting the largest floods in the Wet Tropics catchments and determining their effects on pollutant fluxes to the Reef. (Old ID 27515)
HanShe Lim
16 Feb 2022 - 15 Jun 2022
The project examines the magnitude and impacts of past extreme floods in the Barron and Daintree Rivers using a wide range of information types that includes geomorphic evidence (slackwater deposits), historical documents and indigenous knowledge. This information will be used to estimate the impacts of these extreme floods on material fluxes that are of concern for reef health. It also extends our knowledge of flooding impacts on the environment and societies beyond the modern gauged record. The outcomes of the project form the basis of a larger DES grant application aimed at modelling the impact of extreme floods in the Wet Tropics.
Project 3.7 Managing and monitoring resilience in Australia’s national parks (Old ID 27892)
Lin Schwarzkopf
01 Feb 2023 - 30 Dec 2024
This project will build on existing research in acoustic monitoring by Roe and Schwarzkopf, and on survey design analysis by Southwell et al (in review).1 The results will directly inform decisions about future avian monitoring on Christmas Island and provide lessons that can be applied in other places.
Carbon sequestration via enhanced weathering of basalt applied to dry tropical rangeland
Paul Nelson
03 Jun 2024 - 02 Jun 2028
To meet climate targets carbon dioxide must be removed from the atmosphere in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A promising ‘negative emission technology’ is enhanced weathering of crushed basalt applied to land. Under suitable conditions, weathering reactions convert carbon dioxide gas to dissolved bicarbonate, which accumulates as bicarbonate or carbonate in soil or the sea. Grazed dry tropical rangelands provide a vast area where enhanced weathering might be deployed. In this project we will measure the amount of carbon sequestered in a dry tropical rangeland soil to which crushed basalt has been applied.
Trait plasticity and the maintenance of functional diversity (Old ID 23341)
Tom Bridge
15 May 2018 - 31 Dec 2022
This project aims to determine if trait plasticity mediates functional degradation of coral reefs by using natural environmental gradients to identify mechanisms that enable corals to persist in marginal habitats. The project will use innovative 3D imaging to measure how intraspecific variability in traits influences functional redundancy, facilitating better predictions of the effects of environmental change on reef systems. Expected outcomes include improved understanding of the response of coral reef ecosystems to environmental change and a framework for predicting reefs at risk of functional degradation, providing benefits to both global biodiversity conservation and the provision of ecosystem services in reef dependent communities
Southern Expansion of Mackay-Whitsunday Ambient Marine Monitoring Program. (Old ID 23603)
Nathan Waltham
03 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2027
TropWATER will provide seagrass assessment and water quality logging/chemistry services to assist regional marine ambient monitoring program administered by Mackay Whitsunday Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership. These data will assist Mackay Whitsunday Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership with the preparation of a regional report card.
Positrons in biosystems (Old ID 26263)
Ron White
04 Apr 2019 - 03 Apr 2022
This project aims to improve our understanding of the damage processes in Positron Emission Tomography (PET). PET is a widely used medical imaging technique, but there are gaps in our understanding of the underlying interactions, in particular in the case of the radiation damage induced during the process. By using new models incorporating accurate descriptions of interactions processes, verified by experimental measurement, this project will develop a new model of positron transport in PET. The project will allow validation of predictions from the model by undertaking experiments in liquid water.
Novel governance for marine ecosystems in transition (Old ID 27169)
Tiffany Morrison
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2025
Human pressures are tipping marine ecosystems into new equilibrium states. Australia has the third largest marine estate in the world, and its marine ecosystems support critical industries and social and cultural values. The transition in our marine ecosystems requires similar transitions in governance. This project aims to pioneer knowledge about the new governance arrangements required to manage changing marine ecosystems. It does this though a comparative study of novel interventions now underway in Australia, from which practical guidance on responsible marine governance will be elicited, with significant benefits to the sustainability of Australian and international marine ecosystems.
Pearls of wisdom - Breeding for increase tolerance to juvenile pearl oyster mortality syndrome (Old ID 23472)
Dean Jerry
01 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2021
A decade ago pearl farming was one of the major employers and contributors to the social-economic fabric of northern Australia, contributing $189.7 million farm-gate to the national economy. However, in recent years Australian pearl production has been severely impacted by episodic and large-scale mortality events by an as yet unidentified causative factor. These mortality events, termed juvenile pearl oyster mortality syndrome (or JPOMS), have resulted in massive write-downs in production and economic value of the industry. This project will develop the genetic knowledge and lay the foundation for a selective breeding program in pearl oysters that are resistance to JPOMS.
Study of wind loads on US and AU roofing tile systems (Old ID 23540)
Daniel Smith
15 Jul 2017 - 30 Nov 2018
Due to the porous nature of roofing tile systems, pressure equalization effects must be considered in estimating wind-induced loads. However, these effects (and therefore net wind loading) are not well understood for various roof zones and the range of tile configurations in the global housing market. To better characterize these effects, IBHS will conduct full-scale wind tunnel testing on North American and Australian roofing tile systems. The CTS will assist with testing design, data analysis and reporting.
Centre of Research Excellence in Eradicating Food Allergy: Prevention, Cure and Reducing Adverse Events (Old ID 26614)
Ludwig Lopata
01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022
Funding is provided as a PHD Scholarship towards Mr Shaymaviswanathan to investigate the clinical cross-reactivity seen in patients with seafood allergy to dust mites and insects. Shellfish allergy affects 2% of Australians, and persists life-long in 80% of cases. Shellfish is now the leading cause for food-releated anaphylaxis fatalities among Australian adults. Clinical cross-reactivity between shellfish and mites and insects is frequently reported, however the implicated molecular mechanisms are poorly understood. This research project aims to identify and characterise the food and inhalant cross-reactive allergen repertoire and elucidate the shared IgE binding epitopes, utilising advanced bioinformatic approaches, immunochemcial and clincial tools.
Title: Trinity Beach State School Science Week
Reseracher: Matt Field (Professor, Promotional Chair)
Title: Researcher, Ondersepoort Veterinary Institute
Reseracher: Bruce Gummow (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 1985
End Date: 01 Jan 1987
Title: Associate Editor---Molecular Immunology (Elsevier)
Reseracher: Ludwig Lopata (Professor, Personal Chair)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2014
End Date: 01 Jan 2020
Title: PhD, The University of Sydney
Reseracher: Yang Du (Senior Lecturer, Electronic Systems and IoT Engineering)
End Date: 01 Jan 2013
Title: Elected member on the draft proposal on the 'National Allergy Strategy' for Australia
Reseracher: Ludwig Lopata (Professor, Personal Chair)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2014
End Date: 01 Jan 2015
Title: JCU Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning. • For using ideal timing and practical application in small group settings to change perception and motive and inspire students to adopt para-clinical training.
Reseracher: Bruce Gummow (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2014
Title: Invasive Species Council, Froggatt Award, Communication category: For exceptional efforts in raising awareness about the threat of yellow crazy ant and mobilising action to help eradicate the ant from the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area
Reseracher: Lori Lach (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2015
Title: Past Environments Preserved in Pollen
Reseracher: Cassandra Rowe (Senior Research Fellow)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2024
End Date: 01 Jan 2024
Title: Honorary Life membership ACIUCN
Reseracher: Jon Day (Adjunct Principal Research Fellow)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2023
Title: BA Plant Science, Cambridge University
Reseracher: Alex Cheesman (Research Fellow)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2001
End Date: 01 Jan 2004