ProfessorCraig Sherman
Associate Head of School (Research and Industry Engagement)
Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences/Deakin Centre for Marine Science
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- Associate Head of School (Research and Industry Engagement)Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences/Deakin Centre for Marine Science
- +61 3 522 71406 (Work)
- Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My research focuses on the evolutionary biology and ecology of natural
populations. I use a combination of ecological and molecular approaches to
address fundamental questions in the fields of ecosystem restoration, invasive
species biology, genetic adaptation, and population genomics.
My research group works on a range of marine and terrestrial organisms, chosen
because they represent the best model systems in which to test fundamental
questions in ecological and evolutionary biology. Some of the main research
topics and species we work on include:
Adaptation of native and invasive species - (Sea Anemones, European Starlings,
Northern Pacific Sea Star)
Ecosystem restoration (seagrass)
Connectivity and dispersal - (Seagrass, Freshwater crayfish, Marine Fish,
Marine Invertebrates)
Mating system evolution (e.g. outcrossing, selfing, clonal reproduction) -
Corals, Sea Anemones, Seagrasses, Sea Stars
populations. I use a combination of ecological and molecular approaches to
address fundamental questions in the fields of ecosystem restoration, invasive
species biology, genetic adaptation, and population genomics.
My research group works on a range of marine and terrestrial organisms, chosen
because they represent the best model systems in which to test fundamental
questions in ecological and evolutionary biology. Some of the main research
topics and species we work on include:
Adaptation of native and invasive species - (Sea Anemones, European Starlings,
Northern Pacific Sea Star)
Ecosystem restoration (seagrass)
Connectivity and dispersal - (Seagrass, Freshwater crayfish, Marine Fish,
Marine Invertebrates)
Mating system evolution (e.g. outcrossing, selfing, clonal reproduction) -
Corals, Sea Anemones, Seagrasses, Sea Stars
GRANTS
- CONTRACT RESEARCHSeagrass Nursery: Developing a seagrass nursery for upscaling intertidal restoration.10 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027People funded by this grant:
- Craig Sherman
- GRANTDeakin Marine restoration research on seagrass, kelp, oysters and mangroves8 Apr 2025 - 18 Apr 2027People funded by this grant:
- Dempster T,
- Sherman C,
- Francis P,
- Overton K,
- Warren-Myers F
- CONTRACT RESEARCHREACH Industry Research Scholarship Upscaling seagrass restoration in Victoria related to RM480761 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2028People funded by this grant:
- Craig Sherman
- CONTRACT RESEARCHREACH scholarship: Developing the tools and knowledge for seagrass restoration in Port Phillip Bay.1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2028People funded by this grant:
- Craig Sherman
- CONTRACT RESEARCHUpscaling seagrass restoration works in Western Port15 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2028People funded by this grant:
- Craig Sherman
- CONTRACT RESEARCHNorthern Aquatic Quarantine Strategy eDNA Settlement Array Pilot22 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2026People funded by this grant:
- Ellis M,
- Sherman C
- GRANTProject 1: Genetic analysis of Didemnum vexillum populations in Australia to identify potential source population/s, and pattern and mechanism of spread14 Nov 2024 - 30 Sep 2026People funded by this grant:
- Craig Sherman
- GRANTMapping seagrass and kelp to inform management of these key habitats in Port Phillip Bay18 Sep 2024 - 30 Jul 2027People funded by this grant:
- Young M,
- Dalby O,
- Critchell K,
- Francis P,
- Sherman C
- CONTRACT RESEARCHAssessing the distribution, health and potential for restoration of estuarine seagrass meadows in the Glenelg Hopkins Region.18 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2026People funded by this grant:
- Young M,
- Dalby O,
- Sherman C,
- Miller A,
- Ierodiaconou D
- CONTRACT RESEARCHInvestigating chemical cues as a potential management option for the Northern Pacific seastar - Phase 2.1 Dec 2023 - 29 Nov 2024People funded by this grant:
- Sherman C,
- Conlan X,
- Webb L,
- Matthews T,
- Miller A
- GRANTSTUDENT APPLICATION: Developing seed storage and germination methods for Zosteraceae species to support upscaling of seagrass restoration1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024People funded by this grant:
- Sherman C,
- Wookey A
- GRANTSTUDENT APPLICATION: Understanding efficient and effective methods for establishing resilient Zostera seagrass meadows1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024People funded by this grant:
- Sherman C,
- Coals LRM
- GRANTKelping the Bay: future proofing the Golden Kelp30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2025People funded by this grant:
- Francis P,
- Miller A,
- Sherman C,
- Carnell P,
- Pocklington J
- GRANTMapping Port Phillip Bay biodiversity with Traditional Owners using eDNA30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2025People funded by this grant:
- Craig Sherman
- GRANTCSIRO Infectious Animal Diseases and Zoonoses Postgraduate Research Scholarship Program (IADZ)23 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2027People funded by this grant:
- Craig Sherman
- CONTRACT RESEARCHDNA based investigation of marine ascidian identify in samples from marine infrastructure.19 May 2023 - 17 Jul 2023People funded by this grant:
- Craig Sherman
- GRANTImproving data on the distribution and ecological value of temperate subtidal seagrass in tayaritja (Furneaux Group of Islands), Tasmania1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024People funded by this grant:
- Ierodiaconou D,
- Carnell P,
- Sherman C,
- Dalby O
- GRANTSTUDENT APPLICATION - Seagrass Restoration Development of methods for the recovery of intertidal seagrass meadows1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023People funded by this grant:
- Sherman C,
- Callahan L
- GRANTSTUDENT APPLICATION: Climate proofing the Silver Banksia, Banksia marginata1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024People funded by this grant:
- Sherman C,
- Miller A,
- Toomey M
- CONTRACT RESEARCHSeagrass Mapping around Geelong Ports Infrastructure.2 Dec 2022 - 2 Dec 2023People funded by this grant:
- Sherman C,
- Dalby O
- CONTRACT RESEARCHDevelopment and validation of molecular diagnostic tools for distinguishing invasive Didemnum species from native Australian species - Phase 2.11 Oct 2022 - 30 Jun 2023People funded by this grant:
- Sherman C,
- Miller A
- CONTRACT RESEARCHOptimising eDNA sampling protocols for the early detection of marine pests and hydrodynamic modelling to determine point sources of eDNA - Phase 2.11 Oct 2022 - 26 Jan 2024People funded by this grant:
- Sherman C,
- Treml E,
- Miller A,
- Matthews T
- CONTRACT RESEARCHInvestigating chemical cues as a potential management option for the northern Pacific seastar.5 Aug 2022 - 29 Jul 2023People funded by this grant:
- Sherman C,
- Conlan X,
- Webb L,
- Matthews T,
- Miller A