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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2013
Journal Article
Globalization, Pacific Islands, and the paradox of resilience
Lauer, Matthew, Albert, Simon, Aswani, Shankar, Halpern, Benjamin S., Campanella, Luke and La Rose, Douglas (2013). Globalization, Pacific Islands, and the paradox of resilience. Global Environmental Change, 23 (1), 40-50. doi: 10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2012.10.011
2013
Journal Article
Cost-effective methods for accurate determination of sea level rise vulnerability: A Solomon Islands example
Albert, Simon, Abernethy, Kirsten, Gibbes, Badin, Grinham, Alistair, Tooler, Nixon and Aswani, Shankar (2013). Cost-effective methods for accurate determination of sea level rise vulnerability: A Solomon Islands example. Weather, Climate, and Society, 5 (4), 285-292. doi: 10.1175/WCAS-D-13-00010.1
2013
Book
Solomon Islands marine life: information on biology and management of marine resources
Albert, Simon, Tibbetts, Ian and Udy, James (2013). Solomon Islands marine life: information on biology and management of marine resources. Brisbane Australia: The University of Queensand.
2013
Other Outputs
Coral reef habitat maps derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis
Roelfsema, Christiaan M., Phinn, Stuart R., Jupiter, Stacy, Comley, James and Albert, Simon (2013). Coral reef habitat maps derived from a high-spatial-resolution multi-spectral satellite image using object based image analysis. Pangaea. (Dataset)
2012
Conference Publication
Benthic shift in a Solomon Islands' lagoon: Corals to cyanobacteria
Albert, Simon, Dunbabin, Matthew, Skinner, Mark, Moore, Brad and Grinham, Alistair (2012). Benthic shift in a Solomon Islands' lagoon: Corals to cyanobacteria. 12th International Coral Reef Symposium, Cairns, Australia, 9 -13 July 2012. Townsville, Australia: James Cook University.
2012
Other Outputs
Building social and ecological resilience to climate change in Roviana, Solomon Islands
Albert, S., Grinham, A., Bythell, J., Olds, A., Schwarz, A., Abernethy, K.., Aranani, K., Sirikolo, M., Watoto, C., Duke, N., Mckenzie, J., Roelfsema, C., Liggins, L., Brokovich, E., Pantos, O., Oeta, J. and Gibbes, B. (2012). Building social and ecological resilience to climate change in Roviana, Solomon Islands. Brisbane, Australia:
2010
Journal Article
Effect of diel activity patterns and harvesting pressure on the diversity and biomass of sea cucumbers in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
Buckius, Christine, Albert, Simon, Tibbetts, Ian and Udy, James (2010). Effect of diel activity patterns and harvesting pressure on the diversity and biomass of sea cucumbers in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Environmental Management, 45 (5), 963-973. doi: 10.1007/s00267-010-9469-3
2010
Book
Building social and ecological resilience to climate change in Roviana, Solomon Islands. Final report to Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Australian Government
Albert, S., Grinham, A., Bythell, J., Olds, A., Schwarz, A., Abernethy, K., Aranani, K., Sirikolo, M., Watoto, C., Duke, N., McKenzie, J., Roelfsema, C., Liggins, L., Brokovich, E., Pantos, O., Oeta, J. and Gibbes, B. (2010). Building social and ecological resilience to climate change in Roviana, Solomon Islands. Final report to Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Australian Government. Not available:
2010
Book
Community management systems to protect marine ecosystems of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Final report to The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Albert, S., Corrin, J., Ross, A., Tibbetts, T., Buckius, C., Cohen, T., Gibbes, B., Grinham, A., Kvennefors, C., Verlinden, N. and Udy, J. (2010). Community management systems to protect marine ecosystems of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Final report to The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Not available:
2010
Book
Solomon Islands Marine Life
Albert, Simon, Tibbetts, Ian and Udy, James (2010). Solomon Islands Marine Life. Brisbane, Australia: University of Queensland.
2008
Journal Article
Responses of algal communities to gradients in herbivore biomass and water quality in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
Albert, S., Udy, J. and Tibbetts, I. R. (2008). Responses of algal communities to gradients in herbivore biomass and water quality in Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Coral Reefs, 27 (1), 73-82. doi: 10.1007/s00338-007-0292-0
2007
Journal Article
Dramatic tectonic uplift of fringing reefs on Ranongga Is., Solomon Islands
Albert, S., Udy, J., Baines, G. and McDougall, D. (2007). Dramatic tectonic uplift of fringing reefs on Ranongga Is., Solomon Islands. Coral Reefs, 26 (4), 983-983. doi: 10.1007/s00338-007-0307-x
2007
Journal Article
Customary management as precautionary and adaptive principles for protecting coral reefs in Oceania
Aswani, S., Albert, S., Sabetian, A. and Furusawa, T. (2007). Customary management as precautionary and adaptive principles for protecting coral reefs in Oceania. Coral Reefs, 26 (4), 1009-1021. doi: 10.1007/s00338-007-0277-z
2007
Other Outputs
Health of Melanesian coral reefs : environmental drivers and social responses
Albert, Simon (2007). Health of Melanesian coral reefs : environmental drivers and social responses. PhD Thesis, Centre for Marine Studies, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/151325
2007
Book Chapter
The UQ Marovo Experience: Science-based support for community management of marine resources
Duke, Norm, Udy, James, Albert, Simon, Love, Mark, Ross, Annie, Tibbetts, Ian., Roelfsema, Chris, Neil, David, Marion, Guy, Prange, Joelle, Corrin-Care, Jennifer, Carter, William, Dart, Peter and Hough, Sean (2007). The UQ Marovo Experience: Science-based support for community management of marine resources. Conserving the marine biodiversity of Marovo Lagoon: Development of environmental management initiatives that will conserve the marine biodiversity and productivity of Marova Lagoon, Solomon Islands. (pp. 11-27) edited by N. C. Duke, J. W. Udy, S. Albert, M. Love, A. Ross, I. R. Tibbetts, C. Roelfsema, D. T. Neil, G. Marion, J. Corrin Care, W. Carter, P. Dart and S. Hough. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2007
Book Chapter
Science addressing community concerns about the marine environment
Albert, S., Love, M., Udy, J., Tibbetts, I., Roelfsema, C., Neil, D., Marion, G., Hough, S., Ross, A. and Duke, N. (2007). Science addressing community concerns about the marine environment. Conserving the marine biodiversity of Marovo Lagoon: Development of environmental management initiative that will conserve the marine biodiversity and productivity of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. (pp. 43-83) edited by N. C. Duke, J. W. Udy, S. Albert, M. Love, A. Ross, I. R. Tibbetts, C. Roelfsema, D. T. Neil, G. Marion, J. Corrin Care, W. Carter, P. Dart and S. Hough. Brisbane: The University of Queensland.
2007
Book Chapter
Lessons learned, future directions and recommendations
Love, M., Corrin-Care, J., Ross, A., Albert, S., Tibbetts, I., Udy, J., Roelfsema, C. and Duke, N. (2007). Lessons learned, future directions and recommendations. Conserving the marine biodiversity of Marovo Lagoon: Development of environmental management initiatives that will conserve the marine biodiversity and productivity of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. (pp. 129-141) edited by N. C. Duke, J. W. Udy, S. Albert, M. Love, A. Ross, I. R. Tibbetts, C. Roelfsema, D. T. Neil, G. Marion, J. Corrin Care, W. Carter, P. Dart and S. Hough. St Lucia, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2006
Journal Article
Effects of iron additions on filament growth and productivity of the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula
Ahern, K. S., ONeil, J. M., Udy, J. W. and Albert, S. (2006). Effects of iron additions on filament growth and productivity of the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula. Marine And Freshwater Research, 57 (2), 167-176. doi: 10.1071/MF05022
2005
Conference Publication
Blooms of the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in coastal Queensland, Australia: Disparate sites, common factors
Albert, Simon, O'Neil, Judith M., Udy, James W., Ahern, Kathleen S., O'Sullivan, Cherie M. and Dennison, William C. (2005). Blooms of the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in coastal Queensland, Australia: Disparate sites, common factors. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2004.10.016
2005
Journal Article
Blooms of the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in coastal Queensland, Australia: disparate sites, common factors
Albert, S, ONeil, JM, Udy, JW, Ahern, KS, OSullivan, CM and Dennison, WC (2005). Blooms of the cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in coastal Queensland, Australia: disparate sites, common factors. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 51 (1-4), 428-437. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2004.10.016
Funding
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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
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
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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
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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