Associate Professor
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Associate Professor
Marine Science and Aquaculture
Orcid identifier0000-0002-3141-8544
- Associate ProfessorMarine Science and Aquaculture
- University of Waikato, TAURANGA, New Zealand
TEACHING AND SUPERVISION INTERESTS
I regularly supervise postgraduate research students working in my areas of expertise at both Masters and PhD level. Applications and expressions of interest for Higher Research Degree projects are always welcome.
TEACHING & SUPERVISION
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COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
This paper provides the science behind aquaculture of these aquatic groups, their fundamental biology, critical life history strategies, and sustainable production. Current and new species targets to enhance our Blue Economy.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
This paper will provide a wider scope on the aquaculture industry beyond production biology. There is a specific focus on the concept of innovation and how this solution driven approach is being used to develop an efficient and sustainable industry. The course covers a range of topics using specialist guest lecturers to explore industry challenges, innovative solutions and to expose students to potential career opportunities across the broader industry.
COURSE TAUGHT
24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
This paper provides the science behind aquaculture of these aquatic groups, their fundamental biology, critical life history strategies, and sustainable production. Current and new species targets to enhance our Blue Economy.
COURSE TAUGHT
24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
This paper will provide a wider scope on the aquaculture industry beyond production biology. There is a specific focus on the concept of innovation and how this solution driven approach is being used to develop an efficient and sustainable industry. The course covers a range of topics using specialist guest lecturers to explore industry challenges, innovative solutions and to expose students to potential career opportunities across the broader industry.
COURSE TAUGHT
26 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024
This paper will introduce key taxa of invertebrates and algae used in aquaculture, focusing on the biology and physiology of their lifecycles, and common husbandry methods. Particular emphasis will be given to species of relevance to the NZ industry.
COURSE TAUGHT
27 Feb 2023 - 25 Jun 2023
This paper will introduce key taxa of invertebrates and algae used in aquaculture, focusing on the biology and physiology of their lifecycles, and common husbandry methods. Particular emphasis will be given to species of relevance to the NZ industry.
COURSE TAUGHT
27 Feb 2023 - 25 Jun 2023
This paper will provide a wider scope on the aquaculture industry beyond production biology. There is a specific focus on the concept of innovation and how this solution driven approach is being used to develop an efficient and sustainable industry. The course covers a range of topics using specialist guest lecturers to explore industry challenges, innovative solutions and to expose students to potential career opportunities across the broader industry.
COMPLETED DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
Indi Novak: Use of high-rate filamentous algal ponds for primary municipal wastewater treatment (SGR Supervisor)
1 Dec 2020 - 11 Mar 2025
University of Waikato
COMPLETED DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
Alisa MIHAILA: The biology of Asparagopsis armata for closed life-cycle cultivation in New Zealand. (SGR Chief Supervisor)
1 Dec 2020 - 22 Nov 2024
University of Waikato
COMPLETED DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
Holly Robertson: Brews and blooms: Development of a novel seaweed biostimulant supporting sustainable primary industry practices (SGR Supervisor)
1 Nov 2020 - 2 Apr 2025
University of Waikato
COMPLETED DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
Jacob Nepper-Davidsen: Developing sustainable seaweed aquaculture of the native kelp Ecklonia radiata in New Zealand (SGR Chief Supervisor)
1 Sep 2019 - 25 Jul 2023
University of Waikato
ONGOING DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
Finn Brown: Exploring Pathways For Aggregation And Efficient Export Of Phytoplankton (SGR Supervisor)
19 Jun 2026
University of Waikato
ONGOING DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
Ethan Jezek: Ulva Cultivation - sporulation induction, biobanking, and harnessing and optimizing the composition of algal polysaccharides (SGR Chief Supervisor)
1 May 2026
University of Waikato
ONGOING DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
Ashton Budd: Cultivation Methods and Biomass Composition of the Novel New Zealand Aquaculture Targets Lessonia variegata and Lessonia septentrionalis (SGR Chief Supervisor)
1 May 2023
University of Waikato