My research interests revolve around understanding the biological effects of pollution and contaminants in aquatic organisms, particularly native fish species. I am interested in bioaccumulation and the sub-lethal and long-term effects of environmental stressors and pollutants on fish reproduction and early development. My current work aims to identify pollution sources and describe the impacts on biota from freshwater rivers and wetlands, estuaries and marine ecosystems. This includes extensive water and sediment monitoring of micropollutants and emerging contaminants associated with stormwater, sewage and recycled water.
How efficient constructed wetlands in capturing macro and microplastics
Course Co-ordinator
ENVI1145 Environmental Sampling and Analysis
ENVI1008 The Hydrosphere
I also teach into
ONPS2699 World of Life Sciences
CHEM1086 Atmospheric Chemistry and Emerging Contaminants
BIOL2061 Field Experience Practicum
BIOL2255 Marine Biology
BIOL2162 Ecotoxicology
I supervise Science Project, Honours, Masters and PhD students
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.