Marine Conservation and Resource Sustainability Staff

Andrew Bridle
BAppSci Hons, PhD (UTas)

I completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons) at the University of Tasmania during which I spent my honours year investigating the use of a recombinant interleukin as an...
Andrew Fischer
PhD Cornell University; MA University of Washington; BS Emory University

I am a Lecturer in Marine Conservation and Ecology.
Annabel Tyson

I have worked in tertiary education administration roles in Victoria since 1979 and in Tasmania since 1990 when I joined TSIT, which amalgamated with the University of Tasmania...
Barbara Nowak
1982 MSc University of Agriculture, Szczecin Poland; 1991 PhD University of Sydney; 2004 DSc University of Agriculture, Szczecin Poland

My area of research is aquatic animal health, specifically finfish; with research projects involving species in the aquaculture and wild harvest industry.
Carmen Primo
1999 Bachelor in Marine Sciences (Specialty in Marine Biology), University of Vigo (Spain); 1999-2001 Post-grade programme: “Biology of organisms and ecosystems” University of Vigo (Spain); 2003 Master Science Thesis in Marine Sciences: “Biogeography of Southern African ascidians” University of Vigo (Spain); 2006 PhD Thesis in Marine Sciences. Title of the thesis: “Taxonomy and biogeography of the Class Ascidiacea in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions” University of Vigo (Spain)

My research career has been a step by step process where my interest in ascidian taxonomy led me to research on biogeography and both ascidian taxonomy and biogeography...
Chris Burke
PhD, MSc (Applied Hydrobiology); BSc (hons); Grad Cert (University Learning and Teaching)

I am a microbial ecologist working on aquatic environments and latterly have been researching student learning of science in higher education.
Christopher J.S. Bolch
BSc. (Hons), PhD (UTAS)

I’m a phytoplankton biologist with specific research interests in harmful and toxic algae, algal systematics and biogeography, and marine microbial interactions.
David Maynard
B. App.Sc (Fisheries) AMC; ADAS (res 2) commercial diver; IMCA ROV pilot/Technician II; Candidate for Msc (Fisheries)

I have worked in aquaculture, fisheries research and the seafood sector. Currently I primarily teach Fisheries, specifically responsible fishing practices and fishing gear...
David Milne
Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Fisheries Technology); Diploma of Teaching; Certificate IV Assessment and Workplace Training (BSZ40198 and TAA40104); Diploma of Business (Quality Auditing BSB51904); Diploma of Business (Frontline Management BSB51001)

I commenced in the seafood sector as a commercial fisher in Queensland during the 1980’s.
Elkana Ngwenya
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Economics – University of Zimbabwe; Master of Science (Economics) – University of Zimbabwe; Graduate Certificate in Education – University of Tasmania; Doctor of Philosophy – University of Tasmania; Certificate in Social Impact Assessment – International Association of Impact Assessment

My background is in Applied Economics, Quantitative Methods and Social Science, with particular interest in theoretical and empirical behavioral modeling.