Having access to trees reduces respiratory illness and improves mental health and well-being (Pataki et al 2021). Tress also provide protection from climate extremes such as flooding and heatwaves (Leets et al 2022). Read more
Drug discovery is the systematic process of identifying and optimizing molecular compounds to develop targeted medications for medical conditions. Read more
3 Year self funded project. The doctoral project will complete the activities of a European Union project focused on advancing hybrid structural retrofit solutions based on smart textiles with customized structural health monitoring for masonry cultural heritage building envelopes. Read more
Integrating data analytics and machine learning techniques into aviation wildlife management presents a transformative opportunity for enhancing safety and sustainability. Read more
Research Group:
Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG)
Research Group. Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG). Proposed supervisory team. Dr Alvin Helden. Several other members of Biology staff with interest in this subject area could be part of the team e.g., Dr Tom Ings, Dr Peter Brown and Dr Sarah Hart. Read more
The Australian Acoustic Observatory collects environmental sound data from 60 sites around Australia, recording 24/7. The candidate interested in this project will be the kind of person interested in seeking ecological patterns in Big Data. Read more
While antibiotics have revolutionised the landscape of medicine saving millions of lives, their misuse has also resulted in the rise of “Superbugs”, which are bacteria resistant to most of the standard antibiotics. Read more
Alpine vegetation is vulnerable to environmental change and has already shown changes in composition and phenology in response. However, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the multi-scale responses of plants to climate change on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Read more
Applied BioSciences at Macquarie University is offering a research scholarship to a highly motivated PhD candidate to study the ecological and evolutionary genomics of flower colour on the iconic Australian plants known as kangaroo paws (Anigozanthos). Read more
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