- PhD Candidate at University of WA and, CSIRO
Combining aspects of invasion ecology, urban ecology and the effects of climate change, my research aims to assess invasion processes for urban trees. Using rosewood (Tipuana tipu) as a case study, I'm exploring the roles of climate and soil factors, seed distribution and novel interactions between native and non-native species on invasion success.
Experience
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2011–presentPost-graduate researcher, University of WA
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2008–2010Botanist, Biota Environmental Sciences
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2005–2008Assistant Botanist, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Education
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2003University of Western Australia, BSc (Hons)
Research Areas
- Global Change Biology (069902)
- Invasive Species Ecology (050103)
- Climate Change Processes (040104)
- Plant Biology Not Elsewhere Classified (060799)
- Conservation And Biodiversity (050202)
- Plant Biology (0607)
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