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Characterisation of river plume extent through remote sensing with high/moderate resolution satellite imagery

Yellow River satellite image

Honours project: Use satellite imagery to examine the extent of river plume in some of the world's most significant rivers.

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Measurement & characterisation of arid wetland vegetation dynamics

Arid wetland vegetation dynamics

Honours project: Explore the dynamics of arid wetland vegetation.

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Developing usable rangeland-condition assessment tools

Field work environmental science

Honours project: Develop usable rangeland-condition assessment tools in the area of remote sensing.

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Measuring the effect of 10-years de-stocking on rangeland

Field work environmental science

Honours project: Measure the effect of 10-years de-stocking on rangeland condition by comparing with neighbouring properties.

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Using remote sensing to measure the variation in suspended sediment in Gulf St. Vincent

Colorful blue-green water off the coast of South Australia. The striking colors could be due to sediment brought to the surface when strong winds churn shallow waters. Courtesy: NASA

Honours project: Use remote sensing project to characterise historical variation in suspended sediment in Gulf St. Vincent.

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Invasion science & wildlife ecology

Invasion Science & Wildlife Ecology Group Cambodia research trip

Honours project: Study invasive species biology and management, and wildlife ecology and conservation.

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Genomic analysis of fungal cell wall synthesis

science academy

Honours project: Examine which sugars are made by different fungal species as cell wall components through genomic analysis.

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Water quality – denitrification & nutrient loads

Honours project: How does tap water with added chlorine impact our stomach?

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Wildlife conservation, plant-animal interactions and restoration ecology

Wildlife conservation biology

Honours project: Work with scientists in terrestrial ecology and behaviour to providing research outcomes that facilitate the management, conservation and restoration of biodiversity.

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Environmental monitoring with drones: Fire

Drone research at University of Adelaide

Honours project: Use drones to model fire break design to manage fire while minimising ecological disturbances; or investigate spatial regrowth dynamics of Mallee after a fire.

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