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I am a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Sydney, awarded the 2024 Ecological Society Australia's 'Next Generation Ecologist' award and part of a larger core ‘Sensory Conservation’ team winning the 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Environmental Research. My current research focuses on multifaceted approaches to species reintroduction and 'rewilding' efforts in Australia, specifically investigating complex food web dynamics across multiple ecosystems. I employ quantitative, experimental, and field-based methodologies to produce findings that offer tangible benefits for real-world wildlife management and conservation. Collaboration is key in my work, ensuring inclusivity by incorporating local knowledge and diverse perspectives to maximize the probability of successful conservation outcomes. My contributions to ecological research have been acknowledged through multiple prestigious awards, including the 2025 Australian Academy of Science's Margaret Middleton Award for Endangered Australian Native Vertebrate Animals and the 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prize.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Conducting research on wildlife management and conservation, focusing on species reintroduction and ecological dynamics.
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