Dr. Owen Nevin

Professor

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Biography

Professor Owen T Nevin is the Chief Executive Officer of the Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI). He has over 25 years of experience as a conservation biologist and research leader in conservation management for large carnivores worldwide. His extensive career includes significant leadership roles, such as the Head of the National School of Forestry in the UK and Associate Vice-Chancellor at CQUniversity Australia. Owen was a Stokes-Leopold Memorial Scholar at Utah State University from 2002 to 2003 and served as a member of the Society for Conservation Biology's European Board for six years, as well as on the Global Board of Governors from 2010 to 2013. He is a Fellow of the Zoological Society of London since 2008 and was appointed as the Anniversary Visiting Professor of Conservation Biology at the University of Cumbria in 2017. His research focuses on advancing conservation for threatened species and habitats, employing a combination of behavioral, spatial, and economic tools for gaining insights into population processes. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Biology and Ecology from the University of East Anglia and a PhD in Wildlife Ecology from Utah State University, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through his academic qualifications and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief Executive Officer

— Present

Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute • Perth, Australia

Leading the organization focused on biodiversity conservation and research.

Adjunct Professor Conservation Biology

— Present

Central Queensland University • Australia

Teaching and conducting research in conservation biology.

Anniversary Visiting Professor Conservation Biology

— Present

University of Cumbria • UK

Engaging in academic collaboration and research in conservation biology.

Awards

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Stokes-Leopold Memorial Scholar

2003-06-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
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Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
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Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
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