I am an aquatic ecologist and catchment scientist whose work focuses on understanding how environmental change, land use, and pollutants influence freshwater ecosystem health. My research spans aquatic ecology, ecotoxicology, water quality, large-scale environmental monitoring, and data analytics, with a particular interest in the effects of pesticides and pesticide mixtures on aquatic ecosystems. As Principal Research Leader with the Reef Catchments Science Partnership (RCSP) at The University of Queensland, I lead collaborative research programs that bring together researchers, government agencies, industry, natural resource management organisations, and community stakeholders to address complex water quality challenges. Through this work, I generate evidence that supports environmental management, informs policy development, and contributes to improved water quality outcomes for catchments and downstream receiving environments.
My research interests include:
Catchment and freshwater ecosystem ecology
Aquatic ecotoxicology and ecological risk assessment
Pesticide impacts and mixture toxicity in aquatic environments
Water quality monitoring and assessment
Sediment, nutrient, and pollutant dynamics
Agricultural impacts on waterways
Great Barrier Reef water quality management
Ecological indicators and environmental reporting
Catchment restoration, resilience, and adaptive management
Science-policy integration and collaborative research partnerships
I am passionate about translating science into real-world outcomes and developing partnerships that support sustainable land and water management across Queensland and beyond. My work seeks to provide the evidence needed to improve environmental policy, guide investment and management decisions, and support healthy catchments, waterways, and reef ecosystems for future generations.
