
We examine how mammals overcome the challenges of living within changing environments
Awards & Achievements
2015: Finalist Australian Academy Science, Nancy Millis Medal
2011: Finalist Eureka Prize People's Choice Science Award
2011: Finalist Eureka Prize Animal Protection, Research & Innovation
2008-2010: Ambassador, Australian Institute of Policy & Science Tall Poppy Program for outstanding scientific research and communication
2009: F.G. Wood Memorial Prize, International Society Marine Mammalogy (along with Hogg, PhD student)
2007: Research Award, Australasian Association of Zoological Parks & Aquaria
2005: NSW Tall Poppy Award awarded by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science for outstanding scientific research and communication
Professional affiliations and service positions
Scientific member, Scientific Committee Antarctic Research (SCAR) Expert Group on Birds and Marine Mammals (EG-BAMM) 2007-present
Scientific member, DECCW Marine Fauna Advisory Committee, NSW Office of the Environment & Heritage Department of Premier and Cabinet 2010-present
Node representative, NSW Integrated Marine Observing System (2012 to present)
I am an active participant in Scientists in Schools, and have run workshops for children at the Powerhouse Museum, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, Sydney Institute of Marine Science.
I was a judge for Australian Institute of Policy & Science Tall Poppy Program