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Valeriya Komyakova is a Research Fellow at the Oceans Institute, University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne, awarded in 2018, which focused on the ecological risks and functions of artificial reefs. Her experience includes postdoctoral research at the Institute of Marine Research in Norway, where she studied the influence of maternal factors on climate-driven variations in the recruitment of Norwegian spring-spawning herring. Komyakova has worked in various academic and consultancy roles, emphasizing research on marine ecosystems and the impacts of pollution. Her work seeks to drive sustainable ocean solutions through the intersection of marine ecology, engineering, and policy, aiming to promote healthy and self-sustaining marine populations via eco-engineering initiatives. Komyakova has collaborated on national and international marine pollution assessments and has contributed to significant policy developments, including a tool for risk assessment of artificial infrastructure.
Oceans Institute, University of Western Australia • Perth
Conducts research on marine habitat restoration, focusing on developing and testing success metrics for habitat restoration efforts.
University of Tasmania • Tasmania
Led curriculum innovation and taught various marine biology courses.
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