Rebecca Hallas has studied climatic adaptation in insects for more than 20 years. She is interested in understanding species physiological limits and how species adapt to change. Rebecca also has a keen interest in understanding the cumulative impacts affecting Antarctica.
Dr Daniela Liggett is an Antarctic social scientist with research interests broadly relating to human engagement with the Antarctic and Antarctic environmental governance. Her current research focuses on Antarctic science-policy interactions, polar tourism and Antarctic environmental management and conservation. Her contributions to SAEF will draw on her strong linkages to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic…
Yongyi completed her undergraduate and masters degrees at Sun Yat-sen University in marine biology, focusing on the evolutionary trajectories of microorganisms and their viruses in deep-sea cold seep sediments. At SAEF, she will study multi-trophic interactions in Antarctic soils, particularly intra-bacterial warfare and bacteria-phage interactions. This research aims to deliver results addressing SAEF objectives regarding…
Hugo is a PhD candidate undertaking research in geochemistry and paleoclimatology, understanding the impacts of human and climatic forces on coastal and marine environments through time. His research incorporates geochemical proxies from carbonate records to reconstruct past conditions. Hugo is working to refine novel geochemical methods and contribute to the broader understanding of how environmental…
Noémie Sheppard is a PhD student at Monash University with a background in studying the synergies of climate change and biological invasions. Her PhD research focuses on the impacts of climate change on sub-Antarctic terrestrial biodiversity, with a particular emphasis on vascular plants. Noemie is investigating the dieback of the native Azorella macquariensis cushion plant…
I am a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney in the Marine Ecology Futures Group (MEF). My research focuses on mobile macroinvertebrate biodiversity and the environmental and anthropogenic drivers that shape these communities across tropical, temperate and polar marine systems. As part of the 2024/2025 Denman Terrestrial Campaign team heading to the Bunger Hills, I…
Arthur Platel is a PhD student from the US focused on developing remote sensing methods to identify and map vegetation in Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic Islands. His research combines high-resolution drone imagery with satellite data using machine learning to improve the accuracy and scale of vegetation monitoring. Arthur aims to deepen our understanding and aid…
Madison Farrant is a PhD student at Monash University supervised by Professor Melodie McGeoch. Madison’s research involves investigating the conservation status of sub-Antarctic species and how to account for climate change, with a particular focus on flora species. Prior to this, Madison obtained her MSc in Environmental Science from the University of Waikato in her…
Dr Lauren Linnenlucke is an early career researcher interested in geochronology and paleo-environmental studies. Her research to date has examined understanding human movement patterns in relation to historical environmental shifts, particularly focusing on the expansion into and utilisation of Australian small islands. Lauren will be working in the biodiversity status and trend’s theme, investigating Antarctic…
Naomi Monk is a PhD student at Monash University with a background in alpine conservation and an interest in the invertebrate biodiversity of cold climates, including the Antarctic region. Naomi’s research aims to understand and predict changes in the terrestrial biodiversity across the Southern Ocean islands by focusing on weevils, a diverse group of beetles…
Laura is a biologist and research officer at Monash University in Melbourne. Her current research investigates the physiology of terrestrial arthropods, looking at how they have adapted to the unique environmental conditions in Antarctica and how they might respond to climate change. Laura also has a deep interest in conservation and uses science to inform…
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