Associate ProfessorDesley Whisson

Associate Professor

Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences

  • Associate Professor
    Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • +61 3 925 17302 (Work)
  • Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

BIO

I am a terrestrial wildlife ecologist with research experience in Australia, Mexico and the USA. My research focuses on identifying practical and scientifically-based solutions to managing both native and non-native wildlife species. I am particularly interested in arboreal species, bioacoustics as a survey method, and spatial ecology (particularly animal home range and movements).

I am passionate about teaching our next generation of conservationists and researchers, and empowering students to achieve (and exceed) their goals.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Associate Professor
    Deakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Wildlife Extension Specialist
    University of California, Davis, Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology, Davis, United States17 Jan 1994 - 5 Mar 2004

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Wildlife Officer
    Department of Environment Water and Natural Resources, Kangaroo Island, Australia15 Mar 2004 - 10 Aug 2007
  • Postdoctoral Fellow
    National Autonomous University of Mexico, Biology, Mexico City, Mexico23 Mar 1992 - 16 Apr 1993

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    Queensland Univ. of Technology
  • Graduate Diploma of Applied Science
    Charles Sturt University
  • Graduate Certificate of Higher Education
    Deakin University
  • Bachelor of Applied Science
    Queensland Univ. of Technology
  • Certificate II in Horticulture
    TAFE SA

FIELDS OF RESEARCH

  • Zoology
  • Ecology
  • Ecological applications
  • Climate change impacts and adaptation
  • Environmental management

AVAILABILITY FOR SUPERVISION

  • Masters by Research and PhD supervision

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • School of Life and Environmental Sciences

AREAS OF EXPERTISE