About me

I am an animal behaviour and welfare scientist with a background in both wildlife and livestock research. Most of my research focuses on assessing animal welfare under commercial practice. I am also passionate about teaching animal science undergraduate and postgraduate students, encouraging them to undertake a career in Australian agriculture or conservation.

Organisational Affiliations

Lecturer, School of Agricultural Sciences, Murdoch University

School of Agricultural Sciences, Murdoch University

Education

Animal behaviour, welfare and nutrition
01/02/2008–30/11/2012, Bachelor of Animal Science (Honours), Charles Sturt University

Honours thesis: assessment of behaviour and welfare of captive African lions in Australian zoological institutions

Animal behaviour
2013–2017, Doctor of Philosophy, Charles Sturt University

Assessment of functionality of two captive-origin and a wild pride of African lions: pre-release evaluation for an ex-situ reintroduction program