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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2013
Conference Publication
Modelling of physicochemical processes in Lake Wivenhoe during a flood period
Aryal, R., Grinham, A. and Beecham, S. (2013). Modelling of physicochemical processes in Lake Wivenhoe during a flood period. MODSIM 2013: 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 1-6 December, 2013. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.
2013
Conference Publication
Sub-tropical water supply reservoirs: a monitoring-modelling-management response to emerging issues
Gibbes, Badin, Grinham, A., Bartkow, M and Watkinson, A (2013). Sub-tropical water supply reservoirs: a monitoring-modelling-management response to emerging issues. PPNW2013: 16th International Workshop on Physical Processes in Natural Waters, Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia, 7-11 July, 2013. Gold Coast, QLD, Australia: Centre for Infrastructure Engineering and Management.
2013
Conference Publication
Methane and nitrous oxide emissions from coastal, estuarine and freshwater systems in subtropical Australia
Musenze, Ronald, Grinham, Alistair, Werner, Ursula, Udy, James and Yuan, Zhiguo (2013). Methane and nitrous oxide emissions from coastal, estuarine and freshwater systems in subtropical Australia. European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013, Vienna, Austria, 7-12 April 2013. Goettingen, Germany: Copernicus.
2013
Conference Publication
Wind-driven water movements in an Australian subtropical freshwater reservoir
Laursen, Rikke K., Gibbes, B., Grinham, A., Lemckert, C. and Bartkow, M. (2013). Wind-driven water movements in an Australian subtropical freshwater reservoir. PPNW2013: 16th International Workshop on Physical Processes in Natural Waters, Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia, 7-11 July, 2013. Gold Coast, QLD, Australia: Centre for Infrastructure Engineering and Management.
2012
Journal Article
Random forest algorithm yields accurate quantitative prediction models of benthic light at intertidal sites affected by toxic Lyngbya majuscula blooms
Kehoe, M., O'Brien, K., Grinham, A., Rissik, D., Ahern, K. S. and Maxwell, P. (2012). Random forest algorithm yields accurate quantitative prediction models of benthic light at intertidal sites affected by toxic Lyngbya majuscula blooms. Harmful Algae, 19, 46-52. doi: 10.1016/j.hal.2012.05.006
2012
Journal Article
Terrestrial–marine connectivity: patterns of terrestrial soil carbon deposition in coastal sediments determined by analysis of glomalin related soil protein
Adame, Maria Fernanda, Wright, Sara F., Grinham, Alistair, Lobb, Kellie, Reymond, Claire E. and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2012). Terrestrial–marine connectivity: patterns of terrestrial soil carbon deposition in coastal sediments determined by analysis of glomalin related soil protein. Limnology and Oceanography, 57 (5), 1492-1502. doi: 10.4319/lo.2012.57.5.1492
2012
Other Outputs
Impact of mud deposited by 2011 flood on marine and estuarine habitats in Moreton Bay
O'Brien, Katherine, Tuazon, Daniel, Grinham, Alistair and Callaghan, David (2012). Impact of mud deposited by 2011 flood on marine and estuarine habitats in Moreton Bay. Brisbane, Australia: Healthy Waterways.
2012
Journal Article
Nutrient exchange of extensive cyanobacterial mats in an arid subtropical wetland
Adame, Maria Fernanda, Reef, Ruth, Grinham, Alistair, Holmes, Glen and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2012). Nutrient exchange of extensive cyanobacterial mats in an arid subtropical wetland. Marine and Freshwater Research, 63 (5), 457-467. doi: 10.1071/MF11133
2012
Journal Article
Source water protection for Seqwater: novel techniques to assess the effectiveness of management intervention and prioritise action
Watkinson, A., Volders, A., Smolders, K., Simms, A., Olley, J., Burford, M., Stratton, H., Gibbes, B. and Grinham, A. (2012). Source water protection for Seqwater: novel techniques to assess the effectiveness of management intervention and prioritise action. Water, 39 (2), 100-105.
2012
Other Outputs
Lake Cootharaba sediment and nutrient dynamics: towards a system model
Grinham, A., Gibbes, B. and Dunbabin, M. (2012). Lake Cootharaba sediment and nutrient dynamics: towards a system model. Brisbane, Australia:
2012
Journal Article
Sediment bacteria and archaea community analysis and nutrient fluxes in a sub-tropical polymictic reservoir
Green, Timothy J., Barnes, Andrew C., Bartkow, Michael, Gale, Deb and Grinham, Alistair (2012). Sediment bacteria and archaea community analysis and nutrient fluxes in a sub-tropical polymictic reservoir. Aquatic Microbial Ecology, 65 (3) A2, 287-302. doi: 10.3354/ame01549
2012
Other Outputs
Quantifying natural greenhouse gas sources and sinks
Grinham, A., Gibbes, B., Cutts, N., Kvennefors, C., Jinks, D. and Dunbabin, M. (2012). Quantifying natural greenhouse gas sources and sinks. Brisbane, Australia:
2012
Other Outputs
Building social and ecological resilience to climate change in Roviana, Solomon Islands
Albert, S., Grinham, A., Bythell, J., Olds, A., Schwarz, A., Abernethy, K.., Aranani, K., Sirikolo, M., Watoto, C., Duke, N., Mckenzie, J., Roelfsema, C., Liggins, L., Brokovich, E., Pantos, O., Oeta, J. and Gibbes, B. (2012). Building social and ecological resilience to climate change in Roviana, Solomon Islands. Brisbane, Australia:
2012
Conference Publication
Benthic shift in a Solomon Islands' lagoon: Corals to cyanobacteria
Albert, Simon, Dunbabin, Matthew, Skinner, Mark, Moore, Brad and Grinham, Alistair (2012). Benthic shift in a Solomon Islands' lagoon: Corals to cyanobacteria. 12th International Coral Reef Symposium, Cairns, Australia, 9 -13 July 2012. Townsville, Australia: James Cook University.
2012
Other Outputs
Bank filtration pilot project
Grinham, A., Gibbes, B., Cutts, N., Kvennefors, C. and Lockington, D. (2012). Bank filtration pilot project. Brisbane, Australia:
2012
Conference Publication
Extreme rainfall and drinking water quality: a regional perspective
Grinham, A., Gibbes, B., Gale, D., Watkinson, A. and Bartkow, M. (2012). Extreme rainfall and drinking water quality: a regional perspective. Water Pollution XI: 11th International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Water Pollution, New Forest, United Kingdom, 10-12 July 2012. Hants, United Kingdom: W I T Press. doi: 10.2495/WP120161
2012
Other Outputs
Gold Creek Reservoir: large-scale nutrient enrichment experiment. Final report to Seqwater
Gibbes, B., Grinham, A., Cutts, N. and Kvennefors, C. (2012). Gold Creek Reservoir: large-scale nutrient enrichment experiment. Final report to Seqwater. Brisbane, Australia:
2011
Journal Article
Impact of sediment type, light and nutrient availability on benthic diatom communities of a large estuarine bay: Moreton Bay, Australia
Grinham, Alistair, Gale, Deborah and Udy, James (2011). Impact of sediment type, light and nutrient availability on benthic diatom communities of a large estuarine bay: Moreton Bay, Australia. Journal of Paleolimnology, 46 (4), 511-523. doi: 10.1007/s10933-010-9407-7
2011
Journal Article
Quantification of ebullitive and diffusive methane release to atmosphere from a water storage
Grinham, Alistair, Dunbabin, Matthew, Gale, Deborah and Udy, James (2011). Quantification of ebullitive and diffusive methane release to atmosphere from a water storage. Atmospheric Environment, 45 (39), 7166-7173. doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2011.09.011
2011
Journal Article
The role of surface and subsurface processes in keeping pace with sea level rise in intertidal wetlands of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia
Lovelock, Catherine E., Bennion, Vicki, Grinham, Alistair and Cahoon, Donald R. (2011). The role of surface and subsurface processes in keeping pace with sea level rise in intertidal wetlands of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. Ecosystems, 14 (5), 745-757. doi: 10.1007/s10021-011-9443-9
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 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
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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
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
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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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