Researcher biography
QualificationsÂ
Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Ecology) with Honours (Class 1) in the Field of Ecology and Conservation Science
Project title:
The role of insectivorous bats as invertebrate pest predators in macadamia orchards
Project description:
My PhD research is establishing baseline data on insectivorous bat activity, diet, and invertebrate pest abundance across southeast Queensland macadamia farms. I aim to explore the role of bats in macadamia pest suppression and investigate practical strategies to enhance orchards to better support bats and their pest suppression services.
Advisors/supervisors:
Dr April Reside, Prof Michael Furlong, Dr Loren Fardell, Dr Annabel Smith