I’m an Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Fellow working on interdisciplinary tools that enable effective planning for biodiversity in cities.

My research bridges the gap between ecology, design, and current challenges in Australian biodiversity conservation.

I work across disciplines in the School of Design and the Built Environment. I gained my DPhil in Zoology at Oxford University and use my expertise in behavioural ecology, animal movement, and spatial modelling to plan cities that support and enhance urban biodiversity. My applied research on Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design (BSUD) has informed policy and on-ground action in a range of urban developments, from inner city renewals to greenfield communities. My work on ecological connectivity has been used to create biodiversity plans for a range of urban areas, including Perth, Melbourne and the Australian Capital Territory. I'm passionate about translating scientific theory into positive on-ground action for people and nature.

I lead three main projects:

• Building tools to measure urban ecological connectivity
• Mainstreaming Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design (BSUD)
• The Superb City Wrens project

If you are interested in collaborating, or you would like to undertake Honours or HDR work with me, please drop me an email and we can have a chat!