Overview
Background
Alice is a multidisciplinary Research Fellow in Professor Catherine Lovelock's Lab who models flows through wetland areas to identify opportunities to improve hydrological connectivity of sites including mangroves, saltmarsh and seagrass by restoring tidal flows. Her research interests include identifying and predicting hydrological restoration opportunities for coastal ecosystems and utilising coastal and marine ecosystems as nature-based solutions for coastal protection.
She completed her PhD (2021) in Environmental Engineering at the University of Queensland, combining the fields of Marine Ecology and Coastal Engineering. Her PhD investigated how interactions between and variability within physical conditions and seagrass characteristics affect each of the three mechanisms; 1) wave attenuation, 2) sediment stabilisation, and 3) sediment accretion, and highlight the implications for coastal protection by seagrass.
Prior to academia, Alice worked as a consultant drainage and coastal engineer for small and large-scale infrastructure projects. Alice is an Engineers Australia Chartered Environmental Engineer and Civil Engineer and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Alice is currently the Chair of the Early- to Mid-Career Research Committee for the Centre for Marine Science.
Availability
- Dr Alice Twomey is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, Griffith University
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2025
Journal Article
From silos to solutions: navigating transdisciplinary conservation research for early career researchers
Twomey, Alice J., Hyman, Jayden, Indraswari, Karlina, Kotz, Maximilian, Morgans, Courtney L. and Bairos-Novak, Kevin R. (2025). From silos to solutions: navigating transdisciplinary conservation research for early career researchers. Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation. doi: 10.1016/j.pecon.2024.12.002
2025
Journal Article
Variation in mangrove geometric traits among genera and climate zones
Twomey, Alice J. and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2025). Variation in mangrove geometric traits among genera and climate zones. Estuaries and Coasts, 48 (2) 55, 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s12237-025-01487-3
2025
Other Outputs
Mangrove geometric traits among genera and climate zones
Alice J Twomey and Catherline E Lovelock (2025). Mangrove geometric traits among genera and climate zones. PANGAEA. (Dataset) doi: 10.1594/PANGAEA.973520
2024
Journal Article
Decadal trends in surface elevation and tree growth in coastal wetlands of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia
Bennion, Vicki, Dwyer, John M., Twomey, Alice J. and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2024). Decadal trends in surface elevation and tree growth in coastal wetlands of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. Estuaries and Coasts, 47 (7), 1955-1971. doi: 10.1007/s12237-024-01325-y
2024
Journal Article
Mangrove ecology guiding the use of mangroves as nature‐based solutions
Lovelock, Catherine E., Bennion, Vicki, de Oliveira, Mayara, Hagger, Valerie, Hill, Jack W., Kwan, Valerie, Pearse, Alex L., Rossini, Renee A. and Twomey, Alice J. (2024). Mangrove ecology guiding the use of mangroves as nature‐based solutions. Journal of Ecology, 112 (11), 2510-2521. doi: 10.1111/1365-2745.14383
2024
Journal Article
Calculating carbon: The value of information in precision for blue carbon restoration projects
Twomey, Alice J., Baker, Alex, Waltham, Nathan and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2024). Calculating carbon: The value of information in precision for blue carbon restoration projects. Journal of Environmental Management, 370 122657, 122657. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122657
2024
Journal Article
A roadmap to coastal and marine ecological restoration in Australia
Saunders, Megan I., Cannard, Toni, Fischer, Mibu, Sheppard, Marian, Twomey, Alice, Morris, Rebecca, Bishop, Melanie J., Mayer-Pinto, Mariana, Malcolm, Fiona, Vozzo, Maria, Steven, Andy, Swearer, Stephen E., Lovelock, Catherine E., Pomeroy, Andrew W. M., McLeod, Ian and Waltham, Nathan J. (2024). A roadmap to coastal and marine ecological restoration in Australia. Environmental Science and Policy, 159 103808, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2024.103808
2024
Journal Article
Global spatial dataset of mangrove genus distribution in seaward and riverine margins
Twomey, Alice and Lovelock, Catherine (2024). Global spatial dataset of mangrove genus distribution in seaward and riverine margins. Scientific Data, 11 (1) 306, 306. doi: 10.1038/s41597-024-03134-1
2024
Journal Article
Planning hydrological restoration of coastal wetlands: key model considerations and solutions
Twomey, Alice J., Nunez, Karinna, Carr, Joel A., Crooks, Steve, Friess, Daniel A., Glamore, William, Orr, Michelle, Reef, Ruth, Rogers, Kerrylee, Waltham, Nathan J. and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2024). Planning hydrological restoration of coastal wetlands: key model considerations and solutions. Science of The Total Environment, 915 169881, 169881. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.169881
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
Mangrove ghost forests provide opportunities for seagrass
Twomey, Alice J., Staples, Timothy L., Remmerswaal, Amelia, Wuppukondur, Ananth and Lovelock, Catherine (2023). Mangrove ghost forests provide opportunities for seagrass. Frontiers in Climate, 5 1284829. doi: 10.3389/fclim.2023.1284829
2023
Conference Publication
Wave drag coefficient useful for nature: seagrass-based coastal protection design in estuaries
Twomey, Alice, O'Brien, Katherine, Callaghan, David and Saunders, Megan (2023). Wave drag coefficient useful for nature: seagrass-based coastal protection design in estuaries. 37th Conference on Coastal Engineering, Sydney, NSW Australia, 4-9 December 2022. Reston, VA USA: American Society of Civil Engineers. doi: 10.9753/icce.v37.management.57
2023
Other Outputs
Seagrass presence and absence in mangrove ghost forests in Moreton Bay, Australia
Alice J. Twomey, Amelia Remmerswaal and Catherine E. Lovelock (2023). Seagrass presence and absence in mangrove ghost forests in Moreton Bay, Australia. PANGAEA. (Dataset) doi: 10.1594/PANGAEA.963902
2023
Other Outputs
Global spatial dataset of mangrove genus distribution in seaward and riverine margins
Alice J. Twomey and Catherine E. Lovelock (2023). Global spatial dataset of mangrove genus distribution in seaward and riverine margins. PANGAEA. (Dataset) doi: 10.1594/PANGAEA.942481
2022
Other Outputs
Ecological Assessment of the Flora and Fauna of Mooloolaba Reefs, Queensland: Final Report
Roelfsema, Chris, Gonchond, Delphine, Hammerman, Nic, Gutierrez Isaza, Nataly, Byrne, Ilha, Kalkowski-Pope, Sophie, Barrenger, Trevor, Stetner, Douglas, Salmond, Jodi, van den Berg, Cedric, McVeigh, Rachel, Twomey, Alice, Kim, Catherine, Johnson, Karen and Loder, Jennifer (2022). Ecological Assessment of the Flora and Fauna of Mooloolaba Reefs, Queensland: Final Report. Brisbane, Australia: UniDive; The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/ff22f0f
2022
Journal Article
Contextualising shoreline protection by seagrass using lessons from submerged breakwaters
Twomey, Alice J., Callaghan, David P., O'Brien, Katherine R. and Saunders, Megan I. (2022). Contextualising shoreline protection by seagrass using lessons from submerged breakwaters. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 276 108011, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ecss.2022.108011
2022
Journal Article
A framework for mapping and monitoring human-ocean interactions in near real-time during COVID-19 and beyond
Ward-Paige, C.A., White, E.R., Madin, E.M.P., Osgood, G.J., Bailes, L.K., Bateman, R.L., Belonje, E., Burns, K.V., Cullain, N., Darbyshire-Jenkins, P., de Waegh, R.S., Eger, A.M., Fola-Matthews, L., Ford, B.M., Gonson, C., Honeyman, C.J., House, J.E., Jacobs, E., Jordan, L.K., Levenson, J.J., Lucchini, K., Martí-Puig, P., McGuire, L.A.H., Meneses, C., Montoya-Maya, P.H., Noonan, R.A., Ruiz-Ruiz, P.A., Ruy, P.E., Saputra, R.A. ... Yamb, L. (2022). A framework for mapping and monitoring human-ocean interactions in near real-time during COVID-19 and beyond. Marine Policy, 140 105054, 105054. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2022.105054
2021
Journal Article
Lateral sediment erosion with and without the non-dense root-mat forming seagrass Enhalus acoroides
Twomey, Alice J., Saunders, Megan I., Callaghan, David P., Bouma, Tjeerd J., Han, Qiuying and O'Brien, Katherine R. (2021). Lateral sediment erosion with and without the non-dense root-mat forming seagrass Enhalus acoroides. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 253 107316, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ecss.2021.107316
2021
Other Outputs
Seagrass and coastal protection: separating myths from facts
Twomey, Alice Jessie (2021). Seagrass and coastal protection: separating myths from facts. PhD Thesis, Schools of Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/1974eee
2020
Journal Article
Synthesising wave attenuation for seagrass: drag coefficient as a unifying indicator
Twomey, Alice J., O'Brien, Katherine R., Callaghan, David P. and Saunders, Megan I. (2020). Synthesising wave attenuation for seagrass: drag coefficient as a unifying indicator. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 160 111661, 111661. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111661
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Marine and coastal restoration - feasibility, benefits, and risks under climate change
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Catherine Lovelock
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Doctor Philosophy
Contribution of accretion in restored wetlands to carbon capture
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr John Dwyer, Professor Catherine Lovelock
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Doctor Philosophy
Contribution of accretion in restored wetlands to carbon capture
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr John Dwyer, Professor Catherine Lovelock
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