- McKenzie Research Fellow in Earth Sciences, The University of Melbourne
I am a paleomagnetist working in the fields of Geochronology, Quaternary climates, and Archaeological Sciences. I am currently a McKenzie Fellow in the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne. Prior to this I was a Research Fellow in Archaeomagnetism at La Trobe University and I hold a PhD in Oceanography from the University of Quebec (Canada).
I am interested in the behavior of the Earth magnetic field through time to develop paleomagnetic dating. My recent work focuses on the Southern Hemisphere and the Australasia region using a range of archives (marine and lake sediments, archaeological and historical artefacts, speleothems, and volcanic rocks). I am also passionate about promoting magnetism for paleoclimate and archaeology. I use the magnetic properties of geological archives and artefacts as a versatile tool for multi-disciplinary investigations of past climates, ancient technologies, site occupation, and sourcing.
Experience
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2018–presentMcKenzie Research Fellow in Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne
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2014–2017Research Fellow, La Trobe University
Education
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2014University of Quebec in Rimouski, Canada, PhD Oceanography
Grants and Contracts
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2021Indigenous Engineering: interpreting engineering foundations of Budj Bim ARC-SR200200227
- Role:
- co-CI
- Funding Source:
- Australian Research Council
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2020Australasia vantage point on the South Atlantic Magnetic Anomaly
- Role:
- Primary CI
- Funding Source:
- The University of Melbourne
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2018Ocean currents and continental aridity in northwest Australia
- Role:
- Primary CI
- Funding Source:
- The University of Melbourne
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2017How do the Southern Westerly Winds respond to rapid climate change? ARC-IN170100062
- Role:
- co-CI
- Funding Source:
- Australian Research Council
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- Location: Melbourne, Australia
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