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Mr, Doctor of Philosophy Student
The University of Western Australia (M087), 35 Stirling Highway,
6009 Perth
Australia
My research interests are focussed on freshwater ecology. Specifically, the way in which river-floodplain connectivity structures biotic assemblages in ephemeral floodplain ponds and whether different biotic communities influence ecological processes and ecosystem functioning. To date the majorty of my research has been focused on the Fiztroy River in the Kimberly region of Western Australia.
I also have a keen interest in Bayesian statistics. Integrating Bayesian methods into my research allows me to squeeze more information out of my data. The flexible tools available within a Bayesian framework also facilitate communication of my reseach findings to decision makers, which is highly desireable in applied science.
All my research has been conducted with the National Environmental Science Programe (NESP).
Originally from the UK, I completed my BSc(Hons) and MSc in Mining Geology at The University of Manchester and Camborne School of Mines, respectively. After a brief stint working in Africa (Ethiopia and Mauritania), I relocated to Perth where I worked in mineral exploration across the Pilbara and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia. I returned to univerity in 2017 to complete a MSc in Environmental Science at UWA where my research project was focussed on the importance of off-channel wetlands for fish in the Fitzroy River, WA. After completing my masters degree I continued to study floodplain ecosystems in the Fitzroy River as part of my PhD, working with the Northern Australia Environmental Resources Hub part of the National Environmental Science Program (NESP).
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Environmental science, MSc, Environmental Science, The University of Western Australia
1 Aug 2017 → 28 Jun 2019
Award Date: 28 Jun 2019
Geology, MSc, Mining Geology, University of Exeter
1 Sept 2009 → 31 Aug 2010
Award Date: 31 Aug 2010
Geology, BSc (Hons), Geology, University of Manchester
1 Sept 2006 → 31 Jul 2009
Award Date: 31 Jul 2009
Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Beesley, L. (Creator), Gwinn, D. (Contributor), Pusey, B. (Contributor), Pratt, O. (Contributor), Douglas, M. (Contributor), Setterfield, S. (Contributor), Canham, C. (Contributor), Tayer, T. (Contributor) & Kennard, M. J. (Contributor), The University of Western Australia, 13 Mar 2024
DOI: 10.26182/5f4h-5s63
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