Overview
Background
Coen is an interdisciplinary biologist researching and teaching in anticolonial scientific praxis. Coen has scientific expertise in ecological and evolutionary biology, molecular biology and animal physiology and has published academic works across disciplines. Coen has broad interests in centering Indigenous priorities and Indigenous rights in scientific research, emphasising respectful engagement with Indigenous communities. Coen's work bridges cultural and scientific gaps, fostering a deeper understanding of Indigenous ways of coming into knowledge as a valid scientific endeavour. Coen is willing to take on students across a broad range of topics especially those interested in contributing to anticolonial research.
Coen is a trawlwoolway pakana related to northeast lutruwita (Hearps, Briggs family) and accountable to the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. Coen grew up as a visitor to many lands in so-called Australia and currently is associated with Yuggera and Turrbal lands around Magandjin.
Availability
- Dr Coen Hird is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Animal Physiological Ecology, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Global Indigenous custodianship of migratory kin
How can relational and kin-based conservation approaches be integrated into conservation of migratory species? What pathways can Indigenous communities use to influence policy on migratory species conservation without relying on nation-state frameworks?
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Indigenous Data Sovereignty and access in environmental research
How can researchers ethically access and utilise Indigenous data? What are the implications of data ownership and control for Indigenous communities? How can data sharing agreements be developed that respect Indigenous knowledge and cultural protocols?
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Amphibian bioacoustic monitoring of endandered amphibians
What are the potential challenges and benefits of using automated acoustic detection methods in long-term amphibian conservation projects? How can integrating Indigenous ecological knowledge enhance the effectiveness of bioacoustic monitoring for endangered species like Fleay's barred frog at Guanaba Indigenous Protected Area?
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Native bee ecology in a changing climate
How do changes in climate and weather affect native bee activity and phenology? How do microclimatic conditions within the hive influence bee behaviour? Can bee foraging behaviour be used as a bioindicator of ecosystem health?
Works
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Featured
2023
Journal Article
Moving beyond ontological (worldview) supremacy: Indigenous insights and a recovery guide for settler-colonial scientists
Hird, Coen, David-Chavez, Dominique M., Gion, Shanny Spang and van Uitregt, Vincent (2023). Moving beyond ontological (worldview) supremacy: Indigenous insights and a recovery guide for settler-colonial scientists. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 226 (12) jeb245302. doi: 10.1242/jeb.245302
2024
Journal Article
Considering ultraviolet radiation in experimental biology: a neglected pervasive stressor
Hird, Coen, Lundsgaard, Niclas U., Downie, Adam T., Cramp, Rebecca L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2024). Considering ultraviolet radiation in experimental biology: a neglected pervasive stressor. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 227 (16) jeb247231, 1-7. doi: 10.1242/jeb.247231
2024
Other Outputs
Amphibian declines and UV radiation: a molecular and ecological investigation
Hird, Coen (2024). Amphibian declines and UV radiation: a molecular and ecological investigation. PhD Thesis, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/80b707b
2024
Journal Article
ECR Spotlight - Coen Hird
Hird, Coen (2024). ECR Spotlight - Coen Hird. Journal of Experimental Biology, 227 (5) jeb247465. doi: 10.1242/jeb.247465
2024
Journal Article
Looking beyond the mean: quantile regression for comparative physiologists
Hird, Coen, Barham, Kaitlin and Franklin, Craig E. (2024). Looking beyond the mean: quantile regression for comparative physiologists. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 227 (5) jeb247122. doi: 10.1242/jeb.247122
2024
Journal Article
Cold-induced skin darkening does not protect amphibian larvae from UV-associated DNA damage
Hird, Coen, Flanagan, Emer, Franklin, Craig E. and Cramp, Rebecca L. (2024). Cold-induced skin darkening does not protect amphibian larvae from UV-associated DNA damage. Journal of Experimental Zoology. Part A, Ecological and Integrative Physiology, 341 (3), 272-281. doi: 10.1002/jez.2780
2024
Book Chapter
Shadows
Hird, Coen (2024). Shadows. Storying the archive: evoking the Fryer Library Indigenous collection. (pp. 59-61) edited by Tracey Bunda and Laura Deane. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2023
Other Outputs
Quantile regression for comparative physiologists
Hird, Coen, Franklin, Craig and Cramp, Rebecca (2023). Quantile regression for comparative physiologists. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/60f1bf8
2023
Journal Article
Thermal compensation reduces DNA damage from UV radiation
Hird, Coen, Cramp, Rebecca L. and Franklin, Craig E. (2023). Thermal compensation reduces DNA damage from UV radiation. Journal of Thermal Biology, 117 103711, 103711. doi: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2023.103711
2023
Journal Article
Carryover effects from environmental change in early life: an overlooked driver of the amphibian extinction crisis?
Lundsgaard, Niclas U., Hird, Coen, Doody, Kathleen A., Franklin, Craig E. and Cramp, Rebecca L. (2023). Carryover effects from environmental change in early life: an overlooked driver of the amphibian extinction crisis?. Global Change Biology, 29 (14), 3857-3868. doi: 10.1111/gcb.16726
2023
Journal Article
Nocturnal basking in freshwater turtles: a global assessment
McKnight, Donald T., Ard, Kendall, Auguste, Renoir J., Barhadiya, Gaurav, Benard, Michael F., Boban, Paige, Dillon, Martin L., Downs, Colleen T., DeGregorio, Brett A., Glorioso, Brad M., Goodman, Rachel M., Hird, Coen, Hollender, Ethan C., Kennedy, Malcolm, Kidman, Rosie A., Massey, Andrhea, McGovern, Pearson, Mühlenhaupt, MuhlenhauptMax, Ostovar, Kayhan, Podgorski, Danusia, Price, Cormac, Reinke, Beth A., Streeting, Louise M., Venezia, Jane, Young, Jeanne and Nordberg, Eric J. (2023). Nocturnal basking in freshwater turtles: a global assessment. Global Ecology and Conservation, 43 e02444, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.gecco.2023.e02444
2023
Other Outputs
Cold-acclimation completely compensates UV radiation-induced DNA damage rate in amphibian larvae (Limnodynastes peronii)
Hird, Coen, Cramp, Rebecca and Franklin, Craig (2023). Cold-acclimation completely compensates UV radiation-induced DNA damage rate in amphibian larvae (Limnodynastes peronii). The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/221fbfe
2023
Other Outputs
Cold-induced skin darkening does not protect amphibian larvae from UV-induced DNA damage
Hird, Coen, Franklin, Craig and Cramp, Rebecca (2023). Cold-induced skin darkening does not protect amphibian larvae from UV-induced DNA damage. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/f559345
2023
Other Outputs
The ultraviolet microenvironment in freshwater ecosystems: implications for amphibians.
Hird, Coen, Franklin, Craig and Cramp, Rebecca (2023). The ultraviolet microenvironment in freshwater ecosystems: implications for amphibians.. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/0f81bde
2022
Journal Article
Temperature causes species-specific responses to UV-induced DNA damage in amphibian larvae
Hird, Coen, Franklin, Craig and Cramp, Rebecca (2022). Temperature causes species-specific responses to UV-induced DNA damage in amphibian larvae. Biology Letters, 18 (10) 20220358, 1-6. doi: 10.1098/rsbl.2022.0358
2022
Journal Article
Down a rabbit hole: burrowing behaviour and larger home ranges are related to larger brains in leporids
Todorov, Orlin S., Hird, Coen, Kraatz, Brian, Sherratt, Emma, Hill, Narelle, de Sousa, Alexandra A., Blomberg, Simone and Weisbecker, Vera (2022). Down a rabbit hole: burrowing behaviour and larger home ranges are related to larger brains in leporids. Journal of Mammalian Evolution, 29 (4), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s10914-022-09624-6
2022
Other Outputs
Temperature causes species-specific responses to UV-induced DNA damage in amphibian larvae
Hird, Coen, Cramp, Rebecca and Franklin, Craig (2022). Temperature causes species-specific responses to UV-induced DNA damage in amphibian larvae. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/4fdfc26
2022
Book Chapter
Blinding whiteness
Hird, Coen (2022). Blinding whiteness. Griffith Review 77: Real Cool World. (pp. 225-235) Melbourne, VIC Australia: Text Publishing Company.
2022
Journal Article
The role of environmental calcium in the extreme acid tolerance of northern banjo frog (Limnodynastes terraereginae) larvae
Hird, Coen, Franklin, Craig E. and Cramp, Rebecca L. (2022). The role of environmental calcium in the extreme acid tolerance of northern banjo frog (Limnodynastes terraereginae) larvae. Journal of Experimental Biology, 225 (13) jeb244376. doi: 10.1242/jeb.244376
2021
Other Outputs
The role of calcium transport in the extreme acid tolerance of northern banjo frog larvae (Limnodynastes terraereginae)
Hird, Coen, Cramp, Rebecca and Franklin, Craig (2021). The role of calcium transport in the extreme acid tolerance of northern banjo frog larvae (Limnodynastes terraereginae). The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/18c7301
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