Nigel's research investigates the responses of insects (native and introduced pests and natural enemies) to environmental extremes and rapid climatic changes. Nigel is currently a member of the ARC College of Experts Editor of Austral Ecology, Subject Editor Per J (Zoology), and President of the Entomological Society of NSW, and 2020 Fulbright Senior Scholar.

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Chair professor, Southern Cross University
  • 2019–2022
    Professor, University of New England
  • 2022–2022
    Associate dean, University of New England

Education

  • 2006 
    University of New England, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
  • 2005 
    Macquarie University, PhD
  • 1997 
    University of Wollongong, BSc(Hons-1)/BA

Professional Memberships

  • Ecological Society of Australia
  • Australian Entomological Society
  • Royal Entomological Society
  • Entomological Society of America
  • British Ecological Society
  • Ecological Society of Australia
  • Entomological Societ of NSW
  • Entomolgical Society of Queensland

Research Areas

  • Ecology (0602)
  • Animal Physiological Ecology (060806)
  • Invertebrate Biology (060808)

Honours

2020 Fulbright Senior Scholar; Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society

Contact Nigel for

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  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision