Student and graduate profiles

Ms Yullia Beteramia,

Masters of Genetics

"I am very fortunate to be doing something that I enjoy and I look forward to what lies ahead."

Mr Sebastian Buckingham,

PhD student, commenced:

"My research looks at refuges for invertebrate biodiversity in fire-prone landscapes."

Ms Nicole Butler,

PhD student, commenced:

"My research investigates the anti-predator response of zebra finches, and their ability to eavesdrop on the alarm calls of other bird species."

Dr. Yong Cai,

PhD Physics

"After earning my PhD in physics I have spent most of my career at state-of-the-art synchrotron facilities"

Ms Nicole Coggan,

PhD student, commenced:

"The rapid decline of small to medium-sized mammal species presents an urgent threat to Australia’s biodiversity."

Ms Candice Dunstan,

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

"I was awarded a scholarship to study my PhD and look forward to the career opportunities it will bring."

Dr. Josh Edwards,

PhD

"I'm a postdoctoral research officer at The University of Queensland."

Prof. (John) Lindsay Falvey,

BAgrSc

"Take opportunities, gain a good postgraduate qualification and make your profession your vocation rather than a job."

Mr Kevin Farnier,

PhD student, commenced:

"My research investigates host plant specificity, selection and performance of eucalypt-feeding psyllids."

Ms Lori Ferrins,

Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry

"I completed the Cadetship Program which gave me valuable experience in a commercial lab."

Mr Luke Formosa,

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

"Biochemistry gives you a huge range of opportunities and experiences."

Mr Dan Jones,

PhD candidate

"My research investigates identification of effectors in Venturia inaequalis and Venturia pirina."

Ms Nicola Khan,

PhD student, commenced:

"My research will assess the effect of stress hormones on sex allocation in zebra finch."

Mr Umar Lubanga,

PhD student, commenced:

"I research vibrational and sex pheromone signals in courtship and mating in eucalypt-feeding psyllids."

Mrs Beryn Otieno,

PhD student, commenced:

"My research investigates host plant specificity of Leptocybe invasa (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)."

Dr. Hala Raghib,

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

"Medical researcher and innovator of animal-free drug testing."

Mr Jose Ramos,

PhD student, commenced:

"My research investigates motion-based communication in agamid lizards and how it is affected by habitat structure."

Mr Katayo Sagata,

PhD student, commenced:

"My research focus is on impact of climate gradients on the role of honeydew in ant-Hemiptera-plant interactions."

Ms Lisa Spence-Bailey,

Bachelor of Biological Sciences (Honours)

"I'm a wildlife ecologist with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy."

Dr. Greg Woodward,

PhD

"I'm a coordinator with Melbourne Waterwatch."