Our people

I have been actively engaged in the development, conduct and communication of biological science, especially in the area of marine phytoplankton for the past twenty years.  I have worked in academia…

David Booth is Professor of Marine Ecology and ex President of the Australian Coral Reef Society.  He has published over 130 papers in reef-fish ecology, climate change and other anthropogenic…

I completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and a PhD in neuroscience at UNSW, before spending 8 years as a postdoctoral research at USyd and UNSW. During this time I received several NHMRC…

I obtained my PhD in microbiology from the University of New South Wales in 2010. My research focused on the ecology of host associated bacterial communities from the marine environment, and I now…

Dr Castorina began his academic journey at the Department of Anatomy "G.F. Ingrassia" in Catania (Italy) in 2004, where he worked on his Master Degree thesis entitled "Biomechanics of…

Dr Hui Chen is an Associate Professor in the School of Life Sciences. She is the Director of China Programs, Faculty of Science and lecturing in human physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.…

Dr Valery Combes obtained her PhD in 2001 from the Universite de la Mediterranee (Marseille France) on the role of endothelial microparticles in the pathogenesis of thrombotic diseases. She then…

Dr Cranfield has a BSc (Hons) from Monash University and completed his PhD in Biophysics at Swinburne University of Technology in 2002 where he investigated the effects of mobile phone radiation on…

I have a diverse background, mainly in science education.  After my studies at UTS, I initially worked as an analytical chemist before training as a secondary Science teacher. During my 18 years of…

I am a Lecturer in Higher Education Learning Design, committed to developing sustainable curricula that enhance student learning of key scientific concepts and skills through a range of innovative…

Dr Evelyne Deplazes is a Chancellor’s Research Fellow at the School of Life Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Pharmacy and…

Kristie Dickson is a cell and molecular biologist working in the Translational Oncology Group at UTS in the School of Life Sciences (SoLS), Faculty of Science. She was awarded a Bachelor Science (…

My interest has always been to understand host-pathogen interactions. I qualified with a degree in Microbiology from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and a PhD in Virology from the same university. My…

Derek Eamus is a plant physiologist and ecophysiologist who has worked mostly on tree species for the past 15 years. For the decade 1990-2000 he worked on savanna ecophysiology, through the CRC for…

Professor John Ellis is an international expert in medical and veterinary protozoology. He completed a PhD on leishmaniasis with Professor J.M. Crampton at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine…

Dr Alen Faiz is a molecular biologist and geneticist who competed his PhD at The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research in 2014. He then traveled on a RESPIRE2 fellowship from ERS as a postdoctoral…

I completed my PhD in 2010 at the National University of Ireland, Galway. My research focuses on the ecology and distribution of harmful algae and their impact on aquaculture zones. At UTS, I am an…

Professor Kaneez Fatima-Shad is a Neuroscientist did PhD in 1994 from the School of Physiology and Pharmacology UNSW followed by post doc at Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA. She…

I am an early-career researcher specialising in the ecology of man-made structures in marine ecosystems, with a particular focus on the ecology and decommissioning of offshore infrastructure. Other…

Assoc Prof George has been at the University of Technology since its inception as a university in 1989. He has published over 60 papers. He graduated with a PhD degree from the University of Sydney…

Bill Gladstone is a marine biologist with research and teaching interests in marine conservation biology, fish behavioural ecology, and marine environmental management. A major focus of Bill’s…

Cathy is a member of the Biology and Biotechnology discipline in the School of Life Sciences. Cathy's research interest in neuroscience, in particular in neurotrauma (brain and spinal cord…

I’m an aquatic ecologist in the Freshwater and Estuarine Research Group. My work focuses on the management and restoration of aquatic ecosystems. I'm particularly interested in understanding how…

 I lead the Ecosystem Dynamics Health and Resilience research program within the School of Life Sciences, a key UTS research strength. My ecological impacts of climate change research involve the use…

Over 10 years research and teaching experience, with significant specialised knowledge of platelet biology and transfusion science.

I am a plant ecologist with a particular interest in arid environments, primarily in Australia but also other parts of the world, such as Kazakhstan and southern USA. Prior to coming to UTS in 2007,…

Professor Danforn Lim graduated from the University of New South Wales and he is a medical practitioner, university clinical academician and a well-known media personality in the Chinese community in…

Professor Deborah Marsh is a cell and molecular biologist who, since August 2018 has led the Translational Oncology Group at UTS in the School of Life Sciences (SoLS), Faculty of Science. She is also…

As a chief investigator over the last 3-4 years, my research programme is focused on identifying novel biomarkers and disease mechanisms associated with aberrant angiogenesis, inflammation,…

Kristine is a lecturer within the University of Technology Sydney, Faculty of Science. She is currently coordinating the first year core Science Subject – Cell Biology and Genetics. Kristine has…

I am an Associate Professor in Freshwater Ecology in the School of Life Sciences. I lead the Freshwater and Estuarine Research Group where we do applied research focusing on freshwater ecology,…

I research the evolution and molecular ecology of marine microbial eukaryotes and their toxins. Marine biotoxins produced by dinoflagellates, a group of marine microalgae, are amongst the most toxic…

Megan is the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning) in the UTS School of Life Sciences. This role supports students and staff engaged in postgraduate learning including coursework, micro-…

Dr Brad Murray is the Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Faculty of Science. He is an ecologist and conservation biologist (Google Scholar profile) in the Environmental Sciences Discipline…

Najah started at UTS in 2003 and her primary research interests are in the investigation of the genetic and molecular basis of human disease with the aim of developing diagnostic/prognostic…

Dr Blair Nield began her science career in the realm of biotechnology and molecular biology, studying genes encoding natural snake venom inhibitors.  After a short foray into environmental science…

I am a microbial ecologist studying bio-geochemical processes at the micro scale via electrochemical microsensors and molecular methods. In 2010 I completed my PhD thesis on aerobic methane and…

Bronwyn is an Associate Professor of Immunology and Director of Undergraduate Programs (Faculty of Science). She is a core member of the Centre for Health Technologies (Key University Research…

Professor Oliver is a translational researcher who aims to identify and develop new ways of treating respiratory diseases.  His scientific training began at the National Heart and Lung Institute,…

Dr Matt Padula, while being a Senior Lecturer in the School of Life Sciences, also operates the Proteomics Core Facility, the main purpose of which is to provide high level technical support and the…

Dr Jim Peacock (AC, FAA, FRS, FTSE, FAIAST) is a Fellow in CSIRO and a Distinguished Professor at University of Technology Sydney.  Dr Peacock was Australia’s Chief Scientist from March 2006-August…

I am a senior lecturer in the School of Life Sciences (SoLS), Program Director BSc Marine Biology and leader of the Marine Microphycology Lab (MML). Coupling cell physiology, photobiology and…

Assoc. Prof. Xianqin Qu has gained her MD in China and PhD in Australia; her research focuses on the mechanism of insulin resistance and lipotoxicity contributing to metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic…

Ken Rodgers trained as a pharmacist in the United Kingdom and had ten years experience in the pharmaceutical industry before embarking on an academic research career. After completing his Ph.D.…

Jerran Santos is a Postdoctoral Fellow and group leader of the Advanced Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Group at the University of Technology Sydney and holds a Honorary Professorship at the…

I am a cellular immunologist specialising in infectious diseases. I trained at the University of Melbourne, before post-doctoral studies at Colorado State University, USA and the Centenary Institute…

Professor Simpson has a BSc (Hons) and a PhD (Veterinary Science) from the University of Sydney. Professor Simpson joined the staff at UTS in 1994 and since 2002 has held the position of Professor of…

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I coordinate the Professional Experience in Biomedical Science Program, in the School of Life Sciences UTS. This subject allows students to gain real world experience in public and private pathology…

Dr Torpy graduated with a PhD in 2000, and has held an academic position at UTS since this time. Fraser’s expertise extends across many fields, including air quality, horticultural biotechnology,…

Stella Valenzuela is a cell and molecular biologist and is currently the Director of the IDEAL Hub, an ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub. Stella undertook her PhD studies  at the Centre for…

After completing a Biomedical Science degree here at UTS, I undertook a PhD in free radical biology with Professor Nicholas Hunt in the Department of Pathology, University of Sydney. Towards the end…

I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Seafood Safety: Marine Algal Biotoxins team at the UTS School of Life Sciences. My research interest lies in the evolution, ecology, and systematics of…

Jonathan is a wildlife ecologist with interests in conservation biology, wildlife management, animal behaviour, and physiological and behavioural ecology. His current research focuses on identifying…

Chris Zaslawski is currently the Team leader for the Chinese Medicine team, a teaching and research unit in the University of Technology, Sydney (Australia). He has been practising acupuncture and…