Associate ProfessorDesley Whisson
Associate Professor
Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences
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- Associate ProfessorFaculty 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.
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 ProfessorDeakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Wildlife Extension SpecialistUniversity of California, Davis, Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology, Davis, United States17 Jan 1994 - 5 Mar 2004
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Wildlife OfficerDepartment of Environment Water and Natural Resources, Kangaroo Island, Australia15 Mar 2004 - 10 Aug 2007
- Postdoctoral FellowNational Autonomous University of Mexico, Biology, Mexico City, Mexico23 Mar 1992 - 16 Apr 1993
DEGREES
- Doctor of PhilosophyQueensland Univ. of Technology
- Graduate Diploma of Applied ScienceCharles Sturt University
- Graduate Certificate of Higher EducationDeakin University
- Bachelor of Applied ScienceQueensland Univ. of Technology
- Certificate II in HorticultureTAFE 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