Overview
Background
Dr. Simon Albert has a background in the fields of natural resource management, water quality, marine ecology and climate change. For the past 15 years he has worked at the intersection of these fields in both Australia and Melanesia providing a gradient of social-political-ecological factors. Through this foundation of land-sea connectivity Dr. Albert has developed integrated monitoring approaches that capture temporally and spatially relevant water quality trends. Dr. Albert has worked on a range of resource projects across Melanesia in both a research and consulting capacity. Over the past 10 years of working closely with communities, government and industry, Dr. Albert has established strong networks and is a highly skilled communicator of environmental monitoring and research.
Availability
- Associate Professor Simon Albert is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Water quality impacts on coastal ecosystems
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Community based natural resource management
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Sea-level rise
Research impacts
Dr. Albert has consistently sought to conduct research that can be applied to the challenges faced by society. Central to this has been to explore relationships between natural resource management in the coastal zone and ecosystem service delivery to adjacent human communities. This has led Dr. Albert to be engaged in high profile projects assessing impacts of sea-level rise, harmful algal blooms and run-off from mining operations. As part of these and other projects Dr. Albert has obtained funding from the MacArthur Foundation, National Science Foundation, Australian Government, AusAID, Sumitomo Metal Mining, UNDP, WHO and The Nature Conservancy. In addition to 30 peer reviewed journal articles, Dr albert has also published books and directed films to communicate environmental issues to the broader society. This combination of applied research and communication skills has led to Dr. Albert's work being reported by BBC, CNN, National Geographic, Time magazine, Washington Post and The Guardian.
Works
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2015
Journal Article
Keeping food on the table: human responses and changing coastal fisheries in Solomon Islands
Albert, Simon, Aswani, Shankar, Fisher, Paul L. and Albert, Joelle (2015). Keeping food on the table: human responses and changing coastal fisheries in Solomon Islands. PLoS One, 10 (7) e0130800, 1-13. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0130800
2015
Journal Article
Can perceptions of environmental and climate change in island communities assist in adaptation planning locally?
Aswani, Shankar, Vaccaro, Ismael, Abernethy, Kirsten, Albert, Simon and de Pablo, Javier Fernandez-Lopez (2015). Can perceptions of environmental and climate change in island communities assist in adaptation planning locally?. Environmental Management, 56 (6), 1487-1501. doi: 10.1007/s00267-015-0572-3
2015
Journal Article
Supporting local and traditional knowledge with science for adaptation to climate change: lessons learned from participatory three-dimensional modeling in BoeBoe, Solomon Islands
Leon, Javier X., Hardcastle, James, James, Robyn, Albert, Simon, Kereseka, Jimmy and Woodroffe, Colin D. (2015). Supporting local and traditional knowledge with science for adaptation to climate change: lessons learned from participatory three-dimensional modeling in BoeBoe, Solomon Islands. Coastal Management, 43 (4), 424-438. doi: 10.1080/08920753.2015.1046808
2015
Journal Article
Corals persisting in naturally turbid waters adjacent to a pristine catchment in Solomon Islands
Albert, Simon, Fisher, Paul L., Gibbes, Badin and Grinham, Alistair (2015). Corals persisting in naturally turbid waters adjacent to a pristine catchment in Solomon Islands. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 94 (1-2), 299-306. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2015.01.031
2015
Other Outputs
Benthic and substrate cover data derived from photo-transect surveys in a Sub Set of Roviana Reef, Solomon Islands, 2013-05-05 to 2013-05-09
Roelfsema, Christiaan M., Canto, Robert, Saunders, Megan, Leon, Javier X. (Leon Patino, Javier) and Albert, Simon (2015). Benthic and substrate cover data derived from photo-transect surveys in a Sub Set of Roviana Reef, Solomon Islands, 2013-05-05 to 2013-05-09. Pangaea. (Dataset) doi: 10.1594/PANGAEA.840757
2015
Other Outputs
Habitat map of Kadavu, Fiji derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis.
Roelfsema, Christiaan M., Phinn, Stuart R., Jupiter, Stacy, Comely, James and Albert, Simon (2015). Habitat map of Kadavu, Fiji derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis.. Pangaea. (Dataset) doi: 10.1594/PANGAEA.824953
2015
Book Chapter
Change in Roviana Lagoon Coral Reef Ethnobiology
Aswani, Shankar and Albert, Simon (2015). Change in Roviana Lagoon Coral Reef Ethnobiology. Ethnobiology of Corals and Coral Reefs. (pp. 157-175) edited by Nemer Narchi and Lisa Leimar Price. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-23763-3_10
2015
Other Outputs
Habitat map of Roviana Reef, Solomon Islands derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis.
Roelfsema, Christiaan M., Albert, Simon and Phinn, Stuart R. (2015). Habitat map of Roviana Reef, Solomon Islands derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis.. Pangaea. (Dataset) doi: 10.1594/PANGAEA.831039
2015
Other Outputs
Habitat map of Kubulau, Fiji derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis.
Roelfsema, Christiaan M., Phinn, Stuart R., Jupiter, Stacy, Comely, James and Albert, Simon (2015). Habitat map of Kubulau, Fiji derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis.. Pangaea. (Dataset) doi: 10.1594/PANGAEA.830076
2014
Journal Article
The contribution of nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) to food security and livelihoods in Solomon Islands
Albert, Joelle A., Beare, Doug, Schwarz, Anne-Maree, Albert, Simon, Warren, Regon, Teri, James, Siota, Faye and Andrew, Neil L. (2014). The contribution of nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) to food security and livelihoods in Solomon Islands. PLoS ONE, 9 (12) e115386, 1-19. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0115386
2014
Journal Article
Baseline arsenic levels in marine and terrestrial resources from a pristine environment: Isabel Island, Solomon Islands
Grinham, Alistair, Kvennefors, Charlotte, Fisher, Paul L., Gibbes, Badin and Albert, Simon (2014). Baseline arsenic levels in marine and terrestrial resources from a pristine environment: Isabel Island, Solomon Islands. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 88 (1-2), 354-360. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.08.018
2014
Journal Article
Incorporating surrogate species and seascape connectivity to improve marine conservation outcomes
Olds, Andrew D., Connolly, Rod M., Pitt, Kylie A., Maxwell, Paul S., Aswani, Shankar and Albert, Simon (2014). Incorporating surrogate species and seascape connectivity to improve marine conservation outcomes. Conservation Biology, 28 (4), 982-991. doi: 10.1111/cobi.12242
2014
Other Outputs
Jejevo/Isabel B: project marine hydrodynamics baseline report
Albert, Simon, Grinham, Alistair and Gibbes, Badin (2014). Jejevo/Isabel B: project marine hydrodynamics baseline report. Jejevo / Isabel B: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Brisbane, Australia: Sumitomo Metal Mining.
2014
Journal Article
CORRIGENDUM
Albert, Simon, Abernethy, Kirsten, Gibbes, Badin, Grinham, Alistair, Tooler, Nixon and Aswani, Shankar (2014). CORRIGENDUM. Weather Climate and Society, 6 (1), 154-154. doi: 10.1175/WCAS-D-13-00075.1
2014
Journal Article
Indicators of coral reef ecosystem recovery following reduction in logging and implementation of community-based management schemes in the Solomon Islands
Albert, S., Grinham, A., Gibbes, B., Tibbetts, I. and Udy, J. (2014). Indicators of coral reef ecosystem recovery following reduction in logging and implementation of community-based management schemes in the Solomon Islands. Pacific Conservation Biology, 20 (1), 75-85. doi: 10.1071/pc140075
2014
Other Outputs
Optimising SWRO concentrate discharge during 'Hot Standby' operation: draft field experiment report
Gibbes, B., Grinham, A., Albert, S., Fisher, P., Cutts, N. and Gale, D. (2014). Optimising SWRO concentrate discharge during 'Hot Standby' operation: draft field experiment report. Not available:
2013
Journal Article
Mangrove-reef connectivity promotes the effectiveness of marine reserves across the western Pacific
Olds, Andrew D., Albert, Simon, Maxwell, Paul S., Pitt, Kylie A. and Connolly, Rod M. (2013). Mangrove-reef connectivity promotes the effectiveness of marine reserves across the western Pacific. Global Ecology and Biogeography, 22 (9), 1040-1049. doi: 10.1111/geb.12072
2013
Journal Article
Mapping coral reefs at reef to reef-system scales, 10s-1000s km(2), using object-based image analysis
Roelfsema, Chris, Phinn, Stuart, Jupiter, Stacy, Comley, James and Albert, Simon (2013). Mapping coral reefs at reef to reef-system scales, 10s-1000s km(2), using object-based image analysis. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 34 (18), 6367-6388. doi: 10.1080/01431161.2013.800660
2013
Journal Article
Marine protected areas and resilience to sedimentation in the Solomon Islands
Halpern, B. S., Selkoe, K. A., White, C., Albert, S., Aswani, S. and Lauer, M. (2013). Marine protected areas and resilience to sedimentation in the Solomon Islands. Coral Reefs, 32 (1), 61-69. doi: 10.1007/s00338-012-0981-1
2013
Journal Article
Contrasts in social and ecological assessments of coral reef health in Melanesia
Albert, S., Love, M. and Brewer, T. (2013). Contrasts in social and ecological assessments of coral reef health in Melanesia. Pacific Science, 67 (3), 409-424. doi: 10.2984/67.3.8
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Use of multispectral imagery to enhance aquaculture operations
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stuart Phinn, Dr Alistair Grinham, Associate Professor Remo Cossu
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Doctor Philosophy
Use of multispectral imagery to enhance aquaculture operations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alistair Grinham, Associate Professor Remo Cossu, Professor Stuart Phinn
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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: Dr Alistair Grinham, Associate Professor Badin Gibbes
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Doctor Philosophy
Real time, dynamic aquatic monitoring through the use of autonomous systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Matthew D'Souza, Dr Alistair Grinham
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Doctor Philosophy
Use of Multispectral Imagery to Enhance Aquaculture Operation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alistair Grinham, Associate Professor Remo Cossu, Professor Stuart Phinn
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the Formation and Role of Indurated Sand in the Northern Entrance to Moreton Bay
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Badin Gibbes, Associate Professor Remo Cossu, Dr Alistair Grinham
Completed supervision
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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
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alistair Grinham, 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.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alistair Grinham, Associate Professor Badin Gibbes
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Nutritional Security, Gender, and Community-Based Fisheries Management in the Pacific: A Case Study from Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Ian Lilley, Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Dense Jet Behaviour in Dynamic Receiving Environments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor David Callaghan, Dr Alistair Grinham, Associate Professor Badin Gibbes
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Social impact assessment, social justice and scales of knowledge: exploring the emerging mining industry in Solomon Islands
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Karen McNamara, Professor Kristen Lyons
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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: Dr Alistair Grinham
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