Overview
Background
Monitoring and understanding of greenhouse gas emissions and sediment dynamics in shallow water bodies.
My primary interests are in monitoring and understanding biogeochemical processes within shallow water ecosystems. My formal training was in biochemistry and marine biology focusing on Southern Ocean food webs. Subsequently, I have focused on monitoring sediment loading and greenhouse gas emissions from sub-tropical coastal and freshwater systems.
I joined the School of Civil Engineering in 2007 to work in the area of sediment biogeochemical cycling in freshwater storages and coastal lagoons. In order to better understand these processes it is critical to monitor overlying water column processes as well as catchment interactions. Therefore, my primary research activities have been in the developing novel monitoring systems of catchments and their receiving water bodies.
Availability
- Dr Alistair Grinham is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Sources of nutrients fuelling post-flood phytoplankton biomass in a subtropical bay
Huang, Jianyin, Coates-Marnane, Jack, Faggotter, Stephen J., Grinham, Alistair and Burford, Michele A. (2024). Sources of nutrients fuelling post-flood phytoplankton biomass in a subtropical bay. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 206 116704, 116704. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116704
2024
Journal Article
Rapid morphosedimentary development of a shallow subtropical embayment in response to extreme episodic flooding
Beecroft, Ryan, Cossu, Remo, Deering, Nathaniel, Hutley, Nicholas, Albert, Simon, Maxwell, Paul and Grinham, Alistair (2024). Rapid morphosedimentary development of a shallow subtropical embayment in response to extreme episodic flooding. Continental Shelf Research, 278 105252, 105252. doi: 10.1016/j.csr.2024.105252
2024
Journal Article
Developing a Semi-Automated Near-Coastal, Water Quality-Retrieval Process from Global Multi-Spectral Data: South-Eastern Australia
Nandy, Avik, Phinn, Stuart, Grinham, Alistair and Albert, Simon (2024). Developing a Semi-Automated Near-Coastal, Water Quality-Retrieval Process from Global Multi-Spectral Data: South-Eastern Australia. Remote Sensing, 16 (13) 2389, 2389. doi: 10.3390/rs16132389
2024
Journal Article
Mapping Erosion Hotspots: Coherent Change Detection in the Quilpie Region, Queensland, Australia
Cook, Kyran, Agha Karimi, Armin, Grinham, Alistair and McDougall, Kevin (2024). Mapping Erosion Hotspots: Coherent Change Detection in the Quilpie Region, Queensland, Australia. Remote Sensing, 16 (7) 1263, 1263. doi: 10.3390/rs16071263
2024
Journal Article
Nitrogen loading resulting from major floods and sediment resuspension to a large coastal embayment
Grinham, Alistair, Costantini, Tony, Deering, Nathaniel, Jackson, Cameron, Klein, Carissa, Lovelock, Catherine, Pandolfi, John, Eyal, Gal, Linde, Michael, Dunbabin, Matthew, Duncan, Brendon, Hutley, Nicholas, Byrne, Ilha, Wilson, Craig and Albert, Simon (2024). Nitrogen loading resulting from major floods and sediment resuspension to a large coastal embayment. Science of the Total Environment, 918 170646, 170646. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170646
2024
Journal Article
Plastic pollution in Moreton Bay sediments, Southeast Queensland, Australia
Okoffo, Elvis D., Tan, Emmeline, Grinham, Alistair, Gaddam, Sai Meghna Reddy, Yip, Josie Yee Hang, Twomey, Alice J., Thomas, Kevin V. and Bostock, Helen (2024). Plastic pollution in Moreton Bay sediments, Southeast Queensland, Australia. Science of The Total Environment, 920 170987, 170987. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170987
2023
Journal Article
Adaptively monitoring streamflow using a stereo computer vision system
Hutley, Nicholas Reece, Beecroft, Ryan, Wagenaar, Daniel, Soutar, Josh, Edwards, Blake, Deering, Nathaniel, Grinham, Alistair and Albert, Simon (2023). Adaptively monitoring streamflow using a stereo computer vision system. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 27 (10), 2051-2073. doi: 10.5194/hess-27-2051-2023
2023
Conference Publication
Adaptive real-time forecasting using model-driven monitoring of catchment inflows and water supply reservoir dynamics
Hutley, Nicholas, Deering, Nathaniel, Wagenaar, Daniel, Beecroft, Ryan, Soutar, Josh, Grinham, Alistair, Gibbes, Badin and Albert, Simon (2023). Adaptive real-time forecasting using model-driven monitoring of catchment inflows and water supply reservoir dynamics. EGU General Assembly 2023, Vienna, Austria, 14-19 April 2023. European Geosciences Union. doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu23-14020
2022
Journal Article
Methane and nitrous oxide emissions complicate the climate benefits of teal and blue carbon wetlands
Malerba, Martino E., Friess, Daniel A., Peacock, Mike, Grinham, Alistair, Taillardat, Pierre, Rosentreter, Judith A., Webb, Jackie, Iram, Naima, Al-Haj, Alia N. and Macreadie, Peter I. (2022). Methane and nitrous oxide emissions complicate the climate benefits of teal and blue carbon wetlands. One Earth, 5 (12), 1336-1341. doi: 10.1016/j.oneear.2022.11.003
2022
Journal Article
An investigation of tidal turbine performance and loads under various turbulence conditions using Blade Element Momentum theory and high-frequency field data acquired in two prospective tidal energy sites in Australia
Perez, Larissa, Cossu, Remo, Grinham, Alistair and Penesis, Irene (2022). An investigation of tidal turbine performance and loads under various turbulence conditions using Blade Element Momentum theory and high-frequency field data acquired in two prospective tidal energy sites in Australia. Renewable Energy, 201, 928-937. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2022.11.019
2022
Journal Article
Tidal turbine performance and loads for various hub heights and wave conditions using high-frequency field measurements and Blade Element Momentum theory
Perez, Larissa, Cossu, Remo, Grinham, Alistair and Penesis, Irene (2022). Tidal turbine performance and loads for various hub heights and wave conditions using high-frequency field measurements and Blade Element Momentum theory. Renewable Energy, 200, 1548-1560. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2022.10.058
2022
Conference Publication
Exploring the effects of future climate on lake and reservoir circulation in a tropical lake system: Lake Barrine
Deering, Nathaniel, Hutley, Nicholas, Grinham, Alistair, Albert, Simon, Boehrer, Bertram, Lemckert, Charles and Gibbes, Badin (2022). Exploring the effects of future climate on lake and reservoir circulation in a tropical lake system: Lake Barrine. 40th Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium, HWRS 2022, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 30 November - 2 December 2022. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Engineers Australia.
2022
Journal Article
Datasets for turbulence characterization collected with AD2CPs in potential tidal energy sites in Australia
Perez, Larissa, Cossu, Remo, Grinham, Alistair and Penesis, Irene (2022). Datasets for turbulence characterization collected with AD2CPs in potential tidal energy sites in Australia. Data in Brief, 43 108336, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2022.108336
2022
Journal Article
Drivers of anaerobic methanogenesis in sub-tropical reservoir sediments
Grinham, Alistair, O'Sullivan, Cathryn, Dunbabin, Matthew, Sturm, Katrin, Gale, Deborah, Clarke, William and Albert, Simon (2022). Drivers of anaerobic methanogenesis in sub-tropical reservoir sediments. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10 852344. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2022.852344
2022
Conference Publication
A stereo computer vision approach to automated stream gauging
Hutley, Nicholas, Wagenaar, Daniel, Beecroft, Ryan, Soutar, Josh, Pimble, Lee, Edwards, Blake, Grinham, Alistair and Albert, Simon (2022). A stereo computer vision approach to automated stream gauging. EGU General Assembly 2022, Vienna, Austria, 23-27 May 2022. European Geosciences Union. doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu22-11030
2021
Journal Article
Dispatchability, energy security, and reduced capital cost in tidal-wind and tidal-solar energy farms
Osman, Peter, Hayward, Jennifer A., Penesis, Irene, Marsh, Philip, Hemer, Mark A., Griffin, David, Sayeef, Saad, Nader, Jean-Roch, Cossu, Remo, Grinham, Alistair, Rosebrock, Uwe and Herzfeld, Mike (2021). Dispatchability, energy security, and reduced capital cost in tidal-wind and tidal-solar energy farms. Energies, 14 (24) 8504, 8504. doi: 10.3390/en14248504
2021
Conference Publication
Linking adaptive catchment and lake models in real-time to guide autonomous monitoring
Hutley, Nicholas, Deering, Nathaniel, Grinham, Alistair, Gibbes, Badin and Albert, Simon (2021). Linking adaptive catchment and lake models in real-time to guide autonomous monitoring. MODSIM2021, 24th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 5-10 December 2021. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.
2021
Journal Article
Tidal energy site characterisation in a large tidal channel in Banks Strait, Tasmania, Australia
Cossu, Remo, Penesis, Irene, Nader, Jean-Roch, Marsh, Phil, Perez, Larissa, Couzi, Camille, Grinham, Alistair and Osman, Peter (2021). Tidal energy site characterisation in a large tidal channel in Banks Strait, Tasmania, Australia. Renewable Energy, 177, 859-870. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.05.111
2021
Journal Article
Seasonality of turbulence characteristics and wave-current interaction in two prospective tidal energy sites
Perez, Larissa, Cossu, Remo, Grinham, Alistair and Penesis, Irene (2021). Seasonality of turbulence characteristics and wave-current interaction in two prospective tidal energy sites. Renewable Energy, 178, 1322-1336. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.06.116
2021
Journal Article
Small artificial waterbodies are widespread and persistent emitters of methane and carbon dioxide
Peacock, M., Audet, J., Bastviken, D., Cook, S., Evans, C. D., Grinham, A., Holgerson, M. A., Högbom, L., Pickard, A. E., Zieliński, P. and Futter, M. N. (2021). Small artificial waterbodies are widespread and persistent emitters of methane and carbon dioxide. Global Change Biology, 27 (20) gcb.15762, 5109-5123. doi: 10.1111/gcb.15762
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Real time, dynamic aquatic monitoring through the use of autonomous systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Matthew D'Souza, Associate Professor Simon Albert
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the Formation and Role of Indurated Sand in the Northern Entrance to Moreton Bay
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Simon Albert, Associate Professor Badin Gibbes, Dr Remo Cossu
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Doctor Philosophy
Quantifying wind-driven greenhouse gas exchange within engineered landfills
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor William Clarke, Associate Professor Badin Gibbes
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing an autonomous model with predictive capabilities using computer vision and machine learning to facilitate remote monitoring of activities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alexander Scheuermann
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Doctor Philosophy
Use of multispectral imagery to enhance aquaculture operations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn, Dr Remo Cossu, Associate Professor Simon Albert
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the risk of oligomictic conditions in subtropical reservoirs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Badin Gibbes
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Doctor Philosophy
The role of green stormwater infrastructure on increasing or decreasing flood/water quality risk in urban settings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Simon Albert, Associate Professor Badin Gibbes
Completed supervision
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Diatoms as indicators of ecological change in freshwater reservoirs of South East Queensland
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
On the real-time non-stationary monitoring-integrated modelling of flows from catchments into receiving waters: Studies in the development and application of dynamic solutions for measuring and predicting aquatic systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Badin Gibbes, Associate Professor Simon Albert
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Analysis of tidal energy resources driven by strong tidal currents in Australian coastal waters
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Remo Cossu
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
FINE SEDIMENT TRANSPORT MECHANISMS IN A SHALLOW SUBTROPICAL EMBAYMENT - A COASTAL SYSTEM RESPONSE TO EXTREME FLOODING
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Nielsen, Dr Remo Cossu
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Dense Jet Behaviour in Dynamic Receiving Environments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Simon Albert, Associate Professor David Callaghan, Associate Professor Badin Gibbes
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2018
Master Philosophy
Investigating the elevated arsenic concentrations in the Gold Ridge Tailings Storage Facility surface water.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Badin Gibbes, Associate Professor Simon Albert
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Methane and nitrous oxide emissions from South East Queensland waterways
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Zhiguo Yuan
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Social and Environmental Impacts of an Exploited Fishery: Holothurians in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Simon Albert
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Methane and nitrous oxide emissions from subtropical coastal systems and freshwater reservoirs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Zhiguo Yuan
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Microphytobenthos Abundance from Remote Sensing: Heron Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn, Associate Professor Chris Roelfsema
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Enquiries
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- biogeochemical processes
- coastal engineering
- engineering
- greenhouse gas emissions
- mud distribution
- sediment dynamics
- shallow water
- tidal energy
- tidal engineering
- volcano
- wave energy
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