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.
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Event loading drives distribution of the organochlorine pesticide metabolite DDE in a sub-tropical river system, Brisbane River, Australia
Grinham, Alistair, Deering, Nathaniel, Beecroft, Ryan, Rudd, Jessica, Heatherington, Craig, Cossu, Remo, Linde, Michael, Richardson, Darren, Wilson, Craig, Hutley, Nicholas and Albert, Simon (2021). Event loading drives distribution of the organochlorine pesticide metabolite DDE in a sub-tropical river system, Brisbane River, Australia. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 170 112671, 112671. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112671
2021
Journal Article
Water quality challenges associated with industrial logging of a karst landscape: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Albert, Simon, Deering, Nathaniel, Tongi, Scravin, Nandy, Avik, Kisi, Allen, Sirikolo, Myknee, Maehaka, Michael, Hutley, Nicholas, Kies-Ryan, Shaun and Grinham, Alistair (2021). Water quality challenges associated with industrial logging of a karst landscape: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 169 112506, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112506
2021
Journal Article
Geotechnical approach to early‐stage site characterisation of shallow wave energy sites
Heatherington, Craig, Grinham, Alistair, Penesis, Irene, Hunter, Scott and Cossu, Remo (2021). Geotechnical approach to early‐stage site characterisation of shallow wave energy sites. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 9 (6) 605, 605. doi: 10.3390/jmse9060605
2021
Journal Article
Assessing the potential of unmanned aerial vehicle spraying of aqueous ozone as an outdoor disinfectant for SARS-CoV-2
Albert, Simon, Amarilla, Alberto A., Trollope, Ben, Sng, Julian D.J., Setoh, Yin Xiang, Deering, Nathaniel, Modhiran, Naphak, Weng, Sung-Hsia, Melo, Maria C., Hutley, Nicholas, Nandy, Avik, Furlong, Michael J., Young, Paul R., Watterson, Daniel, Grinham, Alistair R. and Khromykh, Alexander A. (2021). Assessing the potential of unmanned aerial vehicle spraying of aqueous ozone as an outdoor disinfectant for SARS-CoV-2. Environmental Research, 196 110944, 110944. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.110944
2021
Journal Article
A novel low-cost, high-resolution camera system for measuring peat subsidence and water table dynamics
Evans, Chris D., Callaghan, Nathan, Jaya, Adi, Grinham, Alistair, Sjogersten, Sofie, Page, Susan E., Harrison, Mark E., Kusin, Kitso, Kho, Lip Khoon, Ledger, Martha, Evers, Stephanie, Mitchell, Zak, Williamson, Jennifer, Radbourne, Alan D. and Jovani-Sancho, A. Jonay (2021). A novel low-cost, high-resolution camera system for measuring peat subsidence and water table dynamics. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 9 630752. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2021.630752
2021
Journal Article
Global importance of methane emissions from drainage ditches and canals
Peacock, Mike, Audet, Joachim, Bastviken, David, Futter, Martyn N., Gauci, Vincent, Grinham, Alistair R., Harrison, John A., Kent, Matthew S., Kosten, Sarian, Lovelock, Catherine E., Veraart, Annelies J. and Evans, Chris D. (2021). Global importance of methane emissions from drainage ditches and canals. Environmental Research Letters, 16 (4) 044010, 1-11. doi: 10.1088/1748-9326/abeb36
2020
Journal Article
Evaluating the effect of data-richness and model complexity in the prediction of coastal sediment loading in Solomon Islands
Hutley, Nicholas, Boselalu, Mandus, Wenger, Amelia, Grinham, Alistair, Gibbes, Badin and Albert, Simon (2020). Evaluating the effect of data-richness and model complexity in the prediction of coastal sediment loading in Solomon Islands. Environmental Research Letters, 15 (12) 124044, 1-11. doi: 10.1088/1748-9326/abc8ba
2020
Journal Article
Evaluation of wave-turbulence decomposition methods applied to experimental wave and grid-generated turbulence data
Perez, Larissa, Cossu, Remo, Grinham, Alistair and Penesis, Irene (2020). Evaluation of wave-turbulence decomposition methods applied to experimental wave and grid-generated turbulence data. Ocean Engineering, 218 108186, 108186. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.108186
2020
Other Outputs
Tidal energy in Australia: assessing resource and feasibility in Australia’s future energy mix
Penesis, I., Hemer, M., Cossu, R., Nader, J.R., Marsh, P., Couzi, C.,, Hayward, J., Sayeef, S., Osman, P., Rosebrock, U., Grinham. A., Herzfeld, M. and Griffin, D. (2020). Tidal energy in Australia: assessing resource and feasibility in Australia’s future energy mix. Hobart, TAS, Australia: Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania.
2020
Journal Article
Sediment arsenic hotspots in an abandoned tailings storage facility, Gold Ridge Mine, Solomon Islands
Jacob-Tatapu, Krista J., Albert, Simon and Grinham, Alistair (2020). Sediment arsenic hotspots in an abandoned tailings storage facility, Gold Ridge Mine, Solomon Islands. Chemosphere, 269 128756, 128756. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128756
2020
Other Outputs
Tidal energy in Australia: assessing resource and feasibility in Australia’s future energy mix
Penesis, I., Hemer, M., Cossu, R., Nader, J. R., Marsh, P., Couzi, C., Hayward, J., Sayeef, S., Osman, P., Rosebrock, U., Grinham. A., Herzfeld, M. and Griffin, D. (2020). Tidal energy in Australia: assessing resource and feasibility in Australia’s future energy mix. Hobart, TAS, Australia: The University of Tasmania.
2020
Conference Publication
Value of Local Data to Modelling Coastal Sediment Delivery in a Remote Unmodified Data-poor Tropical Island Environment
Grinham, Alistair Robert , Hutley, Nicholas , Gibbes, Badin and Albert, Simon (2020). Value of Local Data to Modelling Coastal Sediment Delivery in a Remote Unmodified Data-poor Tropical Island Environment. AGU Ocean Sciences Meeting, San Diego, CA, United States, 16-21 February 2020. Washington, DC, United States:
2020
Conference Publication
Adaptive Real-time Forecasting and Monitoring of Water Quality in a Crucial Link to Regional Water Supply
Hutley, Nicholas, Dunbabin, Matthew, Gibbes, Badin, Albert, Simon and Grinham, Alistair Robert (2020). Adaptive Real-time Forecasting and Monitoring of Water Quality in a Crucial Link to Regional Water Supply. AGU Ocean Sciences Meeting, San Diego, CA United States, 16-21 February 2020. Washington, DC United States: American Geophysical Union.
2019
Journal Article
Spatiotemporal influences of open-coastal forcing dynamics on a dense multiport diffuser outfall
Baum, Mitchell J., Albert, Simon, Grinham, Alistair and Gibbes, Badin (2019). Spatiotemporal influences of open-coastal forcing dynamics on a dense multiport diffuser outfall. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 145 (10) 05019004, 05019004. doi: 10.1061/(asce)hy.1943-7900.0001622
2019
Conference Publication
Unravelling the Influence of Surface Water Waves on Desalination Plant Discharges
Baum, Mitchell, Albert, Simon, Callaghan, David, Grinham, Alistair and Gibbes, Badin (2019). Unravelling the Influence of Surface Water Waves on Desalination Plant Discharges. 38th IAHR World Congress 2019, Panama City, Panama, 1-6 September 2019. Beijing, China: International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research. doi: 10.3850/38WC092019-1175
2019
Journal Article
Suspended sediment transport in context of dredge placement operations in Moreton Bay, Australia
Beecroft, Ryan, Grinham, Alistair, Albert, Simon, Perez, Larissa and Cossu, Remo (2019). Suspended sediment transport in context of dredge placement operations in Moreton Bay, Australia. Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering, 145 (2) 05018011, 05018011. doi: 10.1061/(asce)ww.1943-5460.0000503
2019
Book Chapter
Primary producers in Moreton Bay: phytoplankton, benthic microalgae and filamentous cyanobacteria
Saeck, Emily, Grinham, Alistair, Coates Marnane, Jack, McAlister, Tony and Burford, Michele (2019). Primary producers in Moreton Bay: phytoplankton, benthic microalgae and filamentous cyanobacteria. Moreton Bay Quandamooka and catchment: past, present and future. (pp. 259-278) edited by Ian R. Tibbetts, Peter C. Rothlisberg, David T. Neil, Tamara A. Homburg, David T. Brewer and Angela H. Arthington. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Moreton Bay Foundation.
2019
Conference Publication
Observations of hydrodynamics and scour potential during berthing and de-berthing of large ships at the Port of Brisbane, Australia
Cossu, R., Grinham, A., Beecroft, R., Deering, N., Heatherington, C., Burley, D. and Stimson, G. (2019). Observations of hydrodynamics and scour potential during berthing and de-berthing of large ships at the Port of Brisbane, Australia. Australasian Coasts and Ports 2019 Conference, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 10-13 September 2019. Hobart, TAS, Australia: Coasts & Ports 2019 Conference.
2019
Book Chapter
Wetlands
Lovelock, Catherine Ellen , Evans, Christopher, Barros, Nathan, Prairie, Yves, Alm, Jukka, Bastviken, David, Beaulieu, Jake J., Garneau, Michelle, Harby, Atle, Harrison, John, Pare, David, Raadal, Hanne Lerche, Sherman, Bradford , Zhang, Chengyi, Ogle, Stephen Michael, Grinham, Alistair, Deemer, Bridget, Santos, Marco Aurelio, Kosten, Sarian, Peacock, Michael, Li, Zhe and Stepanenko, Victor (2019). Wetlands. 2019 Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories. (pp. 1-52) edited by E. Calvo Buendia, K. Tanabe, A. Kranjc, J. Baasansuren, M. Fukuda, S. Ngarize, A. Osako, Y. Pyrozhenko, P. Shermanau and S. Federici. Switzerland: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
2019
Conference Publication
A case study of high frequency AD2CP measurements for tidal site characterization in Banks Straits, Tasmania, Australia
Perez, Larissa, Cossu, Remo, Penesis, Irene, Grinham, Alistair, Grinham, Alistair and Couzi, Camille (2019). A case study of high frequency AD2CP measurements for tidal site characterization in Banks Straits, Tasmania, Australia. 13th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference, Naples, Italy, 1-6 September 2019. Naples, Italy: European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference.
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
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
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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
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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- biogeochemical processes
- coastal engineering
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- greenhouse gas emissions
- mud distribution
- sediment dynamics
- shallow water
- tidal energy
- tidal engineering
- volcano
- wave energy
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