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:
Available for supervision
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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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2006

Conference Publication

Smart integrated sensor networks for the marine environment

Grimaccia, Francesco, Gandelli, Alessandro, Johnstone, Ron W., Chiffings, Tony and Zich, Riccardo E. (2006). Smart integrated sensor networks for the marine environment. Microelectronics, MEMS, and Nanotechnology, Brisbane, Australia, 2005. SPIE Digital Library. doi: 10.1117/12.638590

Smart integrated sensor networks for the marine environment

2005

Journal Article

A system dynamics analysis of boom and bust in the shrimp aquaculture industry

Arquitt, Steve, Xu, Honggang and Johnstone, Ron (2005). A system dynamics analysis of boom and bust in the shrimp aquaculture industry. System Dynamics Review, 21 (4), 305-324. doi: 10.1002/sdr.313

A system dynamics analysis of boom and bust in the shrimp aquaculture industry

2005

Journal Article

Effects of marine reserve protection on the mud crap Scylla serrata in a sex-biased fishery in subtropical Australia

Pillans, S., Pillans, R. D., Johnstone, R. W., Kraft, P. G., Haywood, M. D. E. and Possingham, Hugh P. (2005). Effects of marine reserve protection on the mud crap Scylla serrata in a sex-biased fishery in subtropical Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 295, 201-213. doi: 10.3354/meps295201

Effects of marine reserve protection on the mud crap Scylla serrata in a sex-biased fishery in subtropical Australia

2005

Journal Article

Coral bleaching following wintry weather

Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove, Fine, Maoz, Skirving, William, Johnstone, Ron, Dove, Sophie and Strong, Alan (2005). Coral bleaching following wintry weather. Limnology And Oceanography, 50 (1), 265-271. doi: 10.4319/lo.2005.50.1.0265

Coral bleaching following wintry weather

2005

Conference Publication

Adaptive management and its role in managing Great Barrier Reef water quality

Bennett, J., Lawrence, P., Johnstone, R. and Shaw, R. (2005). Adaptive management and its role in managing Great Barrier Reef water quality. Catchment to Reef: Water Quality Issues in the Great Barrier Reef Region, Townsville, QLD, Australia, 9-11 March 2004. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2004.10.034

Adaptive management and its role in managing Great Barrier Reef water quality

2005

Journal Article

Adaptive management and its role in managing Great Barrier Reef water quality

Bennett, J., Lawrance, P., Johnstone, R. W. and Shaw, R. J. (2005). Adaptive management and its role in managing Great Barrier Reef water quality. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 50 (1-4), 70-75. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2004.10.034

Adaptive management and its role in managing Great Barrier Reef water quality

2004

Journal Article

Degradation and mineralization of coral mucus in reef environments

Wild, Christian, Rasheed, Mohammed, Werner, Ursula, Franke, Ulrich, Johnstone, Ron and Huettel, Markus (2004). Degradation and mineralization of coral mucus in reef environments. Marine Ecology - Progress Series, 267 (2004), 159-171. doi: 10.3354/meps267159

Degradation and mineralization of coral mucus in reef environments

2004

Conference Publication

The Ecotoxicology of a benthic HAB (Prorocentrum) bloom, nutrients and ciguatera, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Skinner, M. P., Lewis, R. J., Johnstone, Ron W. and Shaw, G. R. (2004). The Ecotoxicology of a benthic HAB (Prorocentrum) bloom, nutrients and ciguatera, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. XIth International Conference on Harmful Algae, Cape Town, South Africa, 14-19 November, 2004. Amsterdam ; New York: Elsevier Science.

The Ecotoxicology of a benthic HAB (Prorocentrum) bloom, nutrients and ciguatera, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

2004

Conference Publication

Effects of Coastal Recreation on Social Aspects of Human Well-being

Cox, Melanie E., Johnstone, Ron and Robinson, Jackie (2004). Effects of Coastal Recreation on Social Aspects of Human Well-being. Proceedings of the Coastal Zone Asia Pacific Conference 2004: Improving the Quality of Life in Coastal Areas, Brisbane, Australia, 5-9 September, 2004.

Effects of Coastal Recreation on Social Aspects of Human Well-being

2004

Conference Publication

Assessing the Social and Economic Impacts of Changes in Coastal Ecosystems

Cox, M., Johnstone, R. and Robinson, J. J. (2004). Assessing the Social and Economic Impacts of Changes in Coastal Ecosystems. Environmental Sustainability throught Multidisciplinary Integr, The Cumberland, Marysville, Victoria, 1-4 December 2003. Australia: Environmental Engineering Research Event`.

Assessing the Social and Economic Impacts of Changes in Coastal Ecosystems

2004

Conference Publication

A Conceptual Model of Impacts of Environmental Change on Human Well-Being

Cox, Melanie, Johnstone, Ron and Robinson, J. (2004). A Conceptual Model of Impacts of Environmental Change on Human Well-Being. The Airs Waters Places Transdiscplinary Conference on Ecosystem Health in Australia, Newcastle, Australia, April, 2003.

A Conceptual Model of Impacts of Environmental Change on Human Well-Being

2004

Conference Publication

Assessing the Social and Economic Impacts of Changes in Coastal Systems

Cox, Melanie E., Johnstone, Ron and Robinson, Jackie (2004). Assessing the Social and Economic Impacts of Changes in Coastal Systems. Environmental Sustainability through Multidisciplinary Integration. Proceedings of the 7th Annual Environmental Research Conference, Marysville, Victoria, 1-4 December, 2003.

Assessing the Social and Economic Impacts of Changes in Coastal Systems

2004

Conference Publication

Effectiveness of No-Take Marine Reserves in Subtropical Australia

Pillans, Suzanne, Johnstone, Ron, Possingham, Hugh, Pillans, Richard, Dews, Geoff and McPhail, Ian (2004). Effectiveness of No-Take Marine Reserves in Subtropical Australia. Fifth International Conference on Science and the Mangement of Protected Areas, Victoria, Canada, 11-16 May, 2003. Wolfville, Nova Scotia: Science & Management of Protected Areas Asso..

Effectiveness of No-Take Marine Reserves in Subtropical Australia

2004

Journal Article

A scoping and consensus building model of a toxic blue-green algae bloom

Arquitt, S. P. and Johnstone, R. W. (2004). A scoping and consensus building model of a toxic blue-green algae bloom. System Dynamics Review, 2 (2), 179-198. doi: 10.1002/sdr.292

A scoping and consensus building model of a toxic blue-green algae bloom

2003

Conference Publication

A conceptual model of impacts of environmental change on human well-being: Assessing the Social Economic impacts of change in coastal ecosystems

Cox, M., Johnstone, Ron W. and Robinson, J. J. (2003). A conceptual model of impacts of environmental change on human well-being: Assessing the Social Economic impacts of change in coastal ecosystems. Airs Waters Places Transdisciplinary Conference on Ecosystem Health in Australia, University of Newcastle, Australia, 14-16 April 2003. Australia: University of Newcastle.

A conceptual model of impacts of environmental change on human well-being: Assessing the Social Economic impacts of change in coastal ecosystems

2002

Journal Article

Porewater nutrient profiles and nutrient sediement-water exchange in a tropical mangrove waterway, Mapopwe Creek, Chwaka Bay, Zanzibar

Mohammed, S. and Johnstone, R.W. (2002). Porewater nutrient profiles and nutrient sediement-water exchange in a tropical mangrove waterway, Mapopwe Creek, Chwaka Bay, Zanzibar. African Journal of Ecology, 40 (2), 172-178-178. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2028.2002.00364.x

Porewater nutrient profiles and nutrient sediement-water exchange in a tropical mangrove waterway, Mapopwe Creek, Chwaka Bay, Zanzibar

2001

Conference Publication

The role of mangroves in nutrient cycling and productivity of adjacent seagrass communities Chawka Bay, Zanzibar

Mohammed, S., Johnstone, R.W., Widen, B. and Jordelius, E. (2001). The role of mangroves in nutrient cycling and productivity of adjacent seagrass communities Chawka Bay, Zanzibar. 20th Annual conference on advances in Marine Science in Tanzaa, Zanzibar, Tanzinia, 28 June-1 July 1999. Zanzibar: Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam ana.

The role of mangroves in nutrient cycling and productivity of adjacent seagrass communities Chawka Bay, Zanzibar

2000

Conference Publication

Enforcement of occupational health & safety statutes

Johnstone, R. (2000). Enforcement of occupational health & safety statutes. Minesafe International 2000 Conference, Perth, WA, September, 2000. Perth, WA: Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia.

Enforcement of occupational health & safety statutes

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

    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

  • 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

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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