Dr Ron Johnstone
Dr

Ron Johnstone

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Background

Prior to his current position, A/Prof Johnstone served as deputy director of the Centre for Marine Studies at the University of Queensland for 5 years, as well as the Assessment and Monitoring theme leader in the Coastal CRC, and as a member of the scientific advisory committee for CRC Reef. He has a long professional history in coastal nutrient and ecosystem function research, as well as in the communication of science to the community, government, and private sector bodies. In addition, A/Prof Johnstone has a longstanding international reputation in his field, having spent approximately 20 years undertaking CZM research and project management in over 13 countries on behalf of government and international donor agencies including IOC-UNESCO, Sida, and the World Bank.

Within Australia, A/Prof Johnstone’s work is focussed on the understanding of benthic habitats, with an emphasis on nutrient processes and dynamics in coastal ecosystems. This includes aspects such as the influence of land-based inputs on coastal ecosystem function and its influence on specific outcomes such as toxic algal blooms.

Availability

Dr Ron Johnstone is:
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Fields of research

Ecology Environmental Sciences

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney

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58 works between 2000 and 2023
All (58) Journal Article (33) Conference Publication (25)

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2010

Journal Article

The role of coral mortality in nitrogen dynamics on coral reefs

Holmes, G. and Johnstone, R. W. (2010). The role of coral mortality in nitrogen dynamics on coral reefs. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology And Ecology, 387 (1-2), 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jembe.2010.03.006

The role of coral mortality in nitrogen dynamics on coral reefs

2010

Journal Article

Modelling coral reef ecosystems with limited observational data

Holmes, G. and Johnstone, R. W. (2010). Modelling coral reef ecosystems with limited observational data. Ecological Modelling, 221 (8), 1173-1183. doi: 10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2010.01.010

Modelling coral reef ecosystems with limited observational data

2010

Conference Publication

Wireless sensor networks in coastal marine environments: A case study outcome

Cella, Umberto M., Shuley, Nicholas and Johnstone, Ron (2010). Wireless sensor networks in coastal marine environments: A case study outcome. 4th ACM International Workshop on UnderWater Networks (WUWNet 2009), Berkeley, California, United States, 3 November 2009. New York, United States: ACM Press. doi: 10.1145/1654130.1654138

Wireless sensor networks in coastal marine environments: A case study outcome

2010

Conference Publication

Supporting coral reef ecosystems research through modelling a reusable ontology framework

Myers, Trina S., Atkinson, Ian and Johnstone, Ron (2010). Supporting coral reef ecosystems research through modelling a reusable ontology framework. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/08839510903448676

Supporting coral reef ecosystems research through modelling a reusable ontology framework

2010

Conference Publication

Establishing low cost aquatic monitoring networks for developing countries

Trevathan, Jarrod, Atkinson, Ian, Read, Wayne, Johnstone, Ron, Bajema, Nigel and McGeachin, James (2010). Establishing low cost aquatic monitoring networks for developing countries. rd IFIP TC6 International Conference on Wireless Communications and Information Technology for Developing Countries, WCITD 2010 and IFIP TC 6 International Network of the Future Conference, NF 2010 Held as Part of 21st IFIP World Computer Congress, WCC 2010, Brisbane; Australia, 20-23 September 2010. New York NY United States: Springer New York . doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-15476-8_5

Establishing low cost aquatic monitoring networks for developing countries

2010

Conference Publication

Semantically enabling the SEMAT Project: Extending marine sensor networks for decision support and hypothesis testing

Myers, Trina S., Atkinson, Ian M. and Johnstone, Ron (2010). Semantically enabling the SEMAT Project: Extending marine sensor networks for decision support and hypothesis testing. CISIS 2010, The Fourth International Conference on Complex, Intelligent and Software Intensive Systems, Krakow, Poland, 15-18 February 2010. Los Alamitos, Calif., U.S.A.: IEEE Computer Society. doi: 10.1109/CISIS.2010.46

Semantically enabling the SEMAT Project: Extending marine sensor networks for decision support and hypothesis testing

2010

Conference Publication

Real time data streaming in sensor networks: integrating SAL with the RBNB Data Turbine

Lee, Yong Jin, Trevathan, Jarrod, Atkinson, Ian, Read, Wayne, Bajema, Nigel, Scarr, Adam, Braun, Jochen, Knisch, Andreas, Seemann, Andreas and Johnstone, Ron (2010). Real time data streaming in sensor networks: integrating SAL with the RBNB Data Turbine. ISSNIP 2010: Sixth International Conference on Intelligent Sensors, Sensor Networks and Information Processing, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 7-10 December, 2010. Piscataway, NJ, USA: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ISSNIP.2010.5706801

Real time data streaming in sensor networks: integrating SAL with the RBNB Data Turbine

2010

Conference Publication

Developing low-cost intelligent wireless sensor networks for aquatic environments

Trevathan, Jarrod, Atkinson, Ian, Read, Wayne, Bajema, Nigel, Lee, Yong Jin, Scarr, Adam and Johnstone, Ron (2010). Developing low-cost intelligent wireless sensor networks for aquatic environments. ISSNIP 2010 Sixth International Conference on Intelligent Sensors, Sensor Networks and Information Processing, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 7-10 December, 2010. Piscataway, NJ, USA: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/ISSNIP.2010.5706800

Developing low-cost intelligent wireless sensor networks for aquatic environments

2009

Conference Publication

Electromagnetic wave wireless communication in shallow water coastal environment: Theoretical analysis and experimental results

Cella, Umberto M., Johnstone, Ron and Shuley, Nicholas (2009). Electromagnetic wave wireless communication in shallow water coastal environment: Theoretical analysis and experimental results. The 4th ACM International Workshop on UnderWater Networks, Berkeley, California, USA, 3-6 November 2009. New York, N.Y. U.S.A.: ACM Press. doi: 10.1145/1654130.1654139

Electromagnetic wave wireless communication in shallow water coastal environment: Theoretical analysis and experimental results

2008

Journal Article

Using three-dimensional surface area to compare the growth of two Pocilloporid coral species

Holmes, G., Ortiz, J., Kaniewska, P. and Johnstone, R.W. (2008). Using three-dimensional surface area to compare the growth of two Pocilloporid coral species. Marine Biology, 155 (4), 421-427. doi: 10.1007/s00227-008-1040-x

Using three-dimensional surface area to compare the growth of two Pocilloporid coral species

2008

Journal Article

Use of system dynamics modelling in design of an environmental restoration banking institution

Arquitt, S. and Johnstone, R. (2008). Use of system dynamics modelling in design of an environmental restoration banking institution. Ecological Economics, 65 (1), 63-75. doi: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2007.05.013

Use of system dynamics modelling in design of an environmental restoration banking institution

2008

Conference Publication

Smart Environmental Measurement and Analysis Technologies (SEMAT): Wireless sensor networks in the marine environment

Johnstone, Ron, Caputo, David, Cella, Umberto, Gandelli, Alessandro, Alippi, Cesare, Grimaccia, Francesco, Haritos, N. and Zich, Riccardo E. (2008). Smart Environmental Measurement and Analysis Technologies (SEMAT): Wireless sensor networks in the marine environment. Wireless Sensor and Actuator Network Research on Opposite Sides of the Globe (SENSEI), Stockholm, Sweden, 9 June 2008.

Smart Environmental Measurement and Analysis Technologies (SEMAT): Wireless sensor networks in the marine environment

2008

Conference Publication

Supporting coral reef ecosystems research through modelling re-usable ontologies

Myers, Trina S., Atkinson, Ian and Johnstone, Ron (2008). Supporting coral reef ecosystems research through modelling re-usable ontologies. Knowledge Representation Ontology Workshop, Sydney, Australia, 15-18 September 2008. Australian Computer Society, Inc..

Supporting coral reef ecosystems research through modelling re-usable ontologies

2008

Journal Article

High rates of nitrogen fixation (acetylene reduction) on coral skeletons following bleaching mortality

Davey, M., Holmes, G. and Johnstone, R. (2008). High rates of nitrogen fixation (acetylene reduction) on coral skeletons following bleaching mortality. Coral Reefs, 27 (1), 227-238. doi: 10.1007/s00338-007-0316-9

High rates of nitrogen fixation (acetylene reduction) on coral skeletons following bleaching mortality

2007

Journal Article

Are infectious diseases really killing corals? Alternative interpretations of the experimental and ecological data

Lesser, M. P., Bythell, J. C., Gates, R. D., Johnstone, R. W. and Hoegh-Guldberg, O. (2007). Are infectious diseases really killing corals? Alternative interpretations of the experimental and ecological data. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 346 (1-2), 36-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jembe.2007.02.015

Are infectious diseases really killing corals? Alternative interpretations of the experimental and ecological data

2007

Conference Publication

Advanced monitoring systems for biological applications in marine environments

Cella U., Chiffings T., Gandelli A., Grimaccia F., Johnstone R.W. and Zich R.E. (2007). Advanced monitoring systems for biological applications in marine environments. Biomedical Applications of Micro- and Nanoengineering III, Adelaide, December 11, 2006-December 13, 2006. doi: 10.1117/12.695811

Advanced monitoring systems for biological applications in marine environments

2007

Journal Article

Investigating the Use of a Bayesian Network to Model the Risk of Lyngbya majuscula Bloom Initiation in Deception Bay, Queensland, Australia

Hamilton, G. S., Fielding, F., Chiffings, A. W., Hart, B. T., Johnstone, R. W. and Mengersen, K. R. (2007). Investigating the Use of a Bayesian Network to Model the Risk of Lyngbya majuscula Bloom Initiation in Deception Bay, Queensland, Australia. Human And Ecological Risk Assessment, 13 (6), 1271-1287. doi: 10.1080/10807030701655616

Investigating the Use of a Bayesian Network to Model the Risk of Lyngbya majuscula Bloom Initiation in Deception Bay, Queensland, Australia

2006

Journal Article

Effects of Lyngbya majuscula (Cyanophycea) blooms on sediment nutrients and meiofaunal assemblages in seagrass beds in Moreton Bay, Australia

Garcia, Rosa and Johnstone, Ron W. (2006). Effects of Lyngbya majuscula (Cyanophycea) blooms on sediment nutrients and meiofaunal assemblages in seagrass beds in Moreton Bay, Australia. Marine and Freshwater Research, 57 (2), 155-165. doi: 10.1071/MF05053

Effects of Lyngbya majuscula (Cyanophycea) blooms on sediment nutrients and meiofaunal assemblages in seagrass beds in Moreton Bay, Australia

2006

Journal Article

Spatial patterns of aerobic and anaerobic mineralization rates and oxygen penetration dynamics in coral reef sediments

Werner, Ursula, Bird, Paul, Wild, Christian, Ferdelman, Timothy, Polerecky, Lubos, Eickert, Gabriele, Jonstone, Ron, Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove and de Beer, Dirk (2006). Spatial patterns of aerobic and anaerobic mineralization rates and oxygen penetration dynamics in coral reef sediments. Marine Ecology-progress Series, 309 (March), 93-105. doi: 10.3354/meps309093

Spatial patterns of aerobic and anaerobic mineralization rates and oxygen penetration dynamics in coral reef sediments

2006

Journal Article

Relationships between perceived coastal waterway condition and social aspects of quality of life

Cox, Melanie E., Johnstone, Ron and Robinson, Jackie (2006). Relationships between perceived coastal waterway condition and social aspects of quality of life. Ecology and Society, 11 (1) 35.

Relationships between perceived coastal waterway condition and social aspects of quality of life

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    From technical to socio-ecological pathways for climate change adaptation: analysis of floods in Semarang
    Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) - KONEKSI / Knowledge Partnership Platform (KPP)
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2011
    New Tools For Managing Ecosystem Responses To Climate Change On The Southern Great Barrier Reef
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Availability

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Population Biology and Conservation of Mobuild Rays

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Impact of Changing Flood Characteristics on River Morphology

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Yongping Wei

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Impact of Changing Flood Characteristics on River Morphology

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Yongping Wei

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Life Cycle Assessment: energy efficiency to mitigate climate change in Indonesia aquaculture industry

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Zannie Langford, Associate Professor Carissa Klein

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Physical-chemical drivers of phytoplankton community dynamics in Moreton Bay Estuary: Implications for water quality management

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Yongping Wei, Dr Annie Lau

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Ron Johnstone directly for media enquiries about:

  • Biogeochemistry - marine studies
  • Coastal ecosystems
  • Coastal resource management
  • Developing countries and marine studies
  • Ecology - microbial
  • Marine ecosystems
  • Marine studies
  • Microbial ecology
  • Nutrient dynamics in marine ecosystems

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