Current students
Meike Katharina Heuck (PhD), Western Sydney University
Ramalka Kasige (PhD), Western Sydney University (co-supervisor with Scott Johnson)
Juanita Ryan (MRes), University of Southern Queensland (co-supervisor with Christina Birnbaum)
Leanne Greenwood (PhD), Charles Sturt University, (co-supervisor with Dale Nimmo)
I am currently looking for new Masters and PhD students to work with me at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment.
If you are interested please contact me.
Previous students
Anna Ng (2021) MSc Student, High Distinction, University of Southern Queensland
Gabriel Brown (2019) Honours student, First Class Honours, Charles Sturt University
Kris Mallinson (2019) Honours student, First Class Honours, Charles Sturt University (Co-supervisor)
I previously coordinated the following courses
Sustainable Resource Use (REN3302) 2019-2022
This course is based on an explanation of ecological principles as a basis for managing Australia's land and water resources sustainably. Current approaches to land and resource use are evaluated in terms of their contribution to a sustainable Australian society.
Sustainability Science (REN8203) 2019-2022
This course provides an overview of the theory of sustainability and the emergence of new approaches and narratives when addressing complex environmental issues.
I previously co-taught into the following courses
Ecology for Sustainability (REN2200)
This course provides a foundation in general ecological concepts and principles relevant to the sustainable management of the environment and an understanding of how ecological systems and processes have been impacted upon by human activities. The concept of biodiversity, mechanisms behind speciation and patterns in biodiversity, key threatening processes, and current issues in the conservation of biodiversity are examined.
Environmental Studies (REN1201)
This course focuses on ecological principles for thinking about the environment, the links between society and environmental exploitation and the development of ecologically sustainable development.
Environment, Society and Sustainability (REN8101)
This course provides a general introduction and overview of the emergence of environmental issues at the global scale and covers such topics as the physical environment, biological diversity, and human impact on the natural environment.
Conservation for Sustainable Futures (REN8202)
This course provides a comprehensive survey of general ecological concepts and principles relevant to the sustainable management of the environment and an understanding of how ecological systems and processes have been impacted upon by human activities.