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:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2016
Journal Article
Dramatic increase in mud distribution across a large sub-tropical embayment, Moreton Bay, Australia
Lockington, James R., Albert, Simon, Fisher, Paul L., Gibbes, Badin R., Maxwell, Paul S. and Grinham, Alistair R. (2016). Dramatic increase in mud distribution across a large sub-tropical embayment, Moreton Bay, Australia. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 116 (1-2), 491-497. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.12.029
2016
Journal Article
The impact of a high magnitude flood on metal pollution in a shallow subtropical estuarine embayment
Coates-Marnane, J., Olley, J., Burton, J. and Grinham, A. (2016). The impact of a high magnitude flood on metal pollution in a shallow subtropical estuarine embayment. Science of The Total Environment, 569, 716-731. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.06.193
2016
Journal Article
Exploring the “Sharkcano”: Biogeochemical observations of the Kavachi submarine volcano (Solomon Islands)
Phillips, Brennan T., Dunbabin, Matthew, Henning, Brad, Howell, Corey, DiCiccio, Alex, Flinders, Ashton, Kelley, Katherine A., Scott, Jarrod J., Albert, Simon, Carey, Steven, Tsadok, Rami and Grinham, Alistair (2016). Exploring the “Sharkcano”: Biogeochemical observations of the Kavachi submarine volcano (Solomon Islands). Oceanography, 29 (4), 160-169. doi: 10.5670/oceanog.2016.85
2016
Journal Article
Quantifying spatiotemporal greenhouse gas emissions using autonomous surface vehicles
Dunbabin, Matthew and Grinham, Alistair (2016). Quantifying spatiotemporal greenhouse gas emissions using autonomous surface vehicles. Journal of Field Robotics, 34 (1), 151-169. doi: 10.1002/rob.21665
2016
Journal Article
Sea-level rise has claimed five whole islands in the Pacific: first scientific evidence
Albert, Simon, Grinham, Alistair, Gibbes, Badin, Leon, Javier and Church, John (2016, 05 07). Sea-level rise has claimed five whole islands in the Pacific: first scientific evidence The Conversation
2016
Journal Article
Interactions between sea-level rise and wave exposure on reef island dynamics in the Solomon Islands
Albert, Simon, Leon, Javier X., Grinham, Alistair R., Church, John A., Gibbes, Badin R. and Woodroffe, Colin D. (2016). Interactions between sea-level rise and wave exposure on reef island dynamics in the Solomon Islands. Environmental Research Letters, 11 (5) 054011, 1-9. doi: 10.1088/1748-9326/11/5/054011
2016
Journal Article
Indicators of herbivorous fish biomass in community-based marine management areas in Fiji
Albert, Simon, Tawake, Alifereti, Vave, Ron, Fisher, Paul and Grinham, Alistair (2016). Indicators of herbivorous fish biomass in community-based marine management areas in Fiji. Pacific Conservation Biology, 22 (1), 20-28. doi: 10.1071/PC15051
2016
Journal Article
Methane dynamics in subtropical freshwater reservoirs and the mediating microbial communities
Musenze, Ronald S., Fan, Lu, Grinham, Alistair, Werner, Ursula, Gale, Deborah, Udy, James and Yuan, Zhiguo (2016). Methane dynamics in subtropical freshwater reservoirs and the mediating microbial communities. Biogeosciences, 128 (1), 233-255. doi: 10.1007/s10533-016-0206-8
2016
Journal Article
Insight into dissolved organic matter fractions in Lake Wivenhoe during and after a major flood
Aryal, Rupak, Grinham, Alistair and Beecham, Simon (2016). Insight into dissolved organic matter fractions in Lake Wivenhoe during and after a major flood. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 188 (3) 134, 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s10661-016-5116-7
2016
Journal Article
Sources and sinks of methane and nitrous oxide in the subtropical Brisbane River estuary, South East Queensland, Australia
Sturm, Katrin, Grinham, Alistair, Werner, Ursula and Yuan, Zhiguo (2016). Sources and sinks of methane and nitrous oxide in the subtropical Brisbane River estuary, South East Queensland, Australia. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 168, 10-21. doi: 10.1016/j.ecss.2015.11.002
2016
Journal Article
Prioritizing localized management actions for seagrass conservation and restoration using a species distribution model
Adams, Matthew P., Saunders, Megan I., Maxwell, Paul S., Tuazon, Daniel, Roelfsema, Chris M., Callaghan, David P., Leon, Javier, Grinham, Alistair R. and O'Brien, Katherine R. (2016). Prioritizing localized management actions for seagrass conservation and restoration using a species distribution model. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 26 (4), 639-659. doi: 10.1002/aqc.2573
2015
Journal Article
Rapid reactivation of cyanobacterial photosynthesis and migration upon rehydration of desiccated marine microbial mats
Chennu, Arjun, Grinham, Alistair, Polerecky, Lubos, De Beer, Dirk and Al-Najjar, Mohammad A.A. (2015). Rapid reactivation of cyanobacterial photosynthesis and migration upon rehydration of desiccated marine microbial mats. Frontiers in Microbiology, 6 (1472) 01472, 1472. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2015.01472
2015
Journal Article
Sampling considerations and assessment of Exetainer usage for measuring dissolved and gaseous methane and nitrous oxide in aquatic systems
Sturm, Katrin, Keller‐Lehmann, Beatrice, Werner, Ursula, Sharma, Keshab Raj, Grinham, Alistair Robert and Yuan, Zhiguo (2015). Sampling considerations and assessment of Exetainer usage for measuring dissolved and gaseous methane and nitrous oxide in aquatic systems. Limnology and Oceanography: Methods, 13 (7), 375-390. doi: 10.1002/lom3.10031
2015
Journal Article
Corals persisting in naturally turbid waters adjacent to a pristine catchment in Solomon Islands
Albert, Simon, Fisher, Paul L., Gibbes, Badin and Grinham, Alistair (2015). Corals persisting in naturally turbid waters adjacent to a pristine catchment in Solomon Islands. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 94 (1-2), 299-306. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2015.01.031
2015
Journal Article
Methane and nitrous oxide emissions from a subtropical coastal embayment (Moreton Bay, Australia)
Musenze, Ronald S., Werner, Ursula, Grinham, Alistair, Udy, James and Yuan, Zhiguo (2015). Methane and nitrous oxide emissions from a subtropical coastal embayment (Moreton Bay, Australia). Journal of Environmental Sciences, 29, 82-96. doi: 10.1016/j.jes.2014.06.049
2015
Journal Article
Primary production of lake phytoplankton, dominated by the cyanobacterium Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii, in response to irradiance and temperature
Kehoe, M., O'Brien, K. R., Grinham, A. and Burford, M. A. (2015). Primary production of lake phytoplankton, dominated by the cyanobacterium Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii, in response to irradiance and temperature. Inland Waters, 5 (2), 93-100. doi: 10.5268/IW-5.2.778
2014
Journal Article
Assessing the spatial and temporal variability of diffusive methane and nitrous oxide emissions from subtropical freshwater reservoirs
Musenze, Ronald S., Grinham, Alistair, Werner, Ursula, Gale, Deborah, Sturm, Katrin, Udy, James and Yuan, Zhiguo (2014). Assessing the spatial and temporal variability of diffusive methane and nitrous oxide emissions from subtropical freshwater reservoirs. Environmental Science and Technology, 48 (24), 14499-14507. doi: 10.1021/es505324h
2014
Journal Article
Methane and nitrous oxide sources and emissions in a subtropical freshwater reservoir, South East Queensland, Australia
Sturm, K., Yuan, Z., Gibbes, B., Werner, U. and Grinham, A. (2014). Methane and nitrous oxide sources and emissions in a subtropical freshwater reservoir, South East Queensland, Australia. Biogeosciences, 11 (18), 5245-5258. doi: 10.5194/bg-11-5245-2014
2014
Journal Article
Baseline arsenic levels in marine and terrestrial resources from a pristine environment: Isabel Island, Solomon Islands
Grinham, Alistair, Kvennefors, Charlotte, Fisher, Paul L., Gibbes, Badin and Albert, Simon (2014). Baseline arsenic levels in marine and terrestrial resources from a pristine environment: Isabel Island, Solomon Islands. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 88 (1-2), 354-360. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.08.018
2014
Journal Article
Tracking inflows in Lake Wivenhoe during a major flood using optical spectroscopy
Aryal, Rupak, Grinham, Alistair and Beecham, Simon (2014). Tracking inflows in Lake Wivenhoe during a major flood using optical spectroscopy. Water, 6 (8), 2339-2352. doi: 10.3390/w6082339
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Alistair Grinham is:
- Not available for supervision
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, Associate Professor 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: Associate Professor Simon Albert, Associate Professor Remo Cossu, Professor Stuart Phinn
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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 Operation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Simon Albert, Associate Professor Remo Cossu, Professor Stuart Phinn
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Doctor Philosophy
Use of multispectral imagery to enhance aquaculture operations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn, Associate Professor 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: Associate Professor 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, Associate Professor 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
Media
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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