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Personal profile
Research interests
I use field studies, environmental DNA sampling, laboratory experiments, and statistical modelling to study the impacts of environmental change on species distributions at broad spatial scales. Most of my work focuses on Australian amphibians and reptiles, although I occasionally study fish, insects, and mammals. I am particularly interested in understanding impacts of environmental change on distributions of threatened and invasive species.
I have made significant academic contributions under this broad theme, but also work with industry, NGOs, and governments to translate my academic work into on-ground management.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Biology, PhD, University of Sydney
Award Date: 1 Oct 2012
Research area keywords
- Macroecology
- Environmental change
- Environmental DNA
Network
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Drivers of the live pet trade in Australian reptiles
Cassey, P., Tingley, R., Measey, J., Prowse, T. & Lockwood, J.
30/08/21 → 29/08/24
Project: Research
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Species Expert Assessment Plans (SEAPs) Project – Frog Group
Chapple, D., Melville, J., Tingley, R., Nimmo, D. G., Michael, D. R. & Haines, M.
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (Australia)
29/06/21 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Lizard and Snakes- Species Expert Assessment Plans (SEAPs) Project
Chapple, D., Tingley, R., Melville, J., Greenlees, M., Nimmo, D. G. & Michael, D. R.
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (Australia)
29/06/21 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Developing a cane toad surveillance program for Groote Eylandt using environmental DNA
Enviro DNA Pty Ltd (trading as EnviroDNA)
8/03/20 → 30/06/20
Project: Research
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Developing an eDNA framework for Stream Flow Management Plan monitoring
20/01/20 → 31/05/20
Project: Research
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A national-scale dataset for threats impacting Australia’s imperiled flora and fauna
Ward, M., Carwardine, J., Yong, C. J., Watson, J. E. M., Silcock, J., Taylor, G. S., Lintermans, M., Gillespie, G. R., Garnett, S. T., Woinarski, J., Tingley, R., Fensham, R. J., Hoskin, C. J., Hines, H. B., Roberts, J. D., Kennard, M. J., Harvey, M. S., Chapple, D. G. & Reside, A. E., 9 Sep 2021, In: Ecology and Evolution. 11, 17, p. 11749-11761 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A return-on-investment approach for prioritization of rigorous taxonomic research needed to inform responses to the biodiversity crisis
Melville, J., Chapple, D. G., Scott Keogh, J., Sumner, J., Amey, A., Bowles, P., Brennan, I. G., Couper, P., Donnellan, S. C., Doughty, P., Edwards, D. L., Ellis, R. J., Esquerré, D., Fenker, J., Gardner, M. G., Georges, A., Haines, M. L., Hoskin, C. J., Hutchinson, M., Moritz, C. & 10 others, , 1 Jun 2021, In: PLoS Biology. 19, 6, 14 p., 3001210.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Conservation status of the world's skinks (Scincidae): Taxonomic and geographic patterns in extinction risk
Chapple, D. G., Roll, U., Böhm, M., Aguilar, R., Amey, A. P., Austin, C. C., Baling, M., Barley, A. J., Bates, M. F., Bauer, A. M., Blackburn, D. G., Bowles, P., Brown, R. M., Chandramouli, S. R., Chirio, L., Cogger, H., Colli, G. R., Conradie, W., Couper, P. J., Cowan, M. A. & 77 others, , May 2021, In: Biological Conservation. 257, 12 p., 109101.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Context is Key: Social Environment Mediates the Impacts of a Psychoactive Pollutant on Shoaling Behavior in Fish
Mason, R. T., Martin, J. M., Tan, H., Brand, J. A., Bertram, M. G., Tingley, R., Todd-Weckmann, A. & Wong, B. B. M., 20 Sep 2021, In: Environmental Science & Technology. 55, 19, p. 13024–13032 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Reptiles on the brink: Identifying the Australian terrestrial snake and lizard species most at risk of extinction
Geyle, H. M., Tingley, R., Amey, A. P., Cogger, H., Couper, P. J., Cowan, M., Craig, M. D., Doughty, P., Driscoll, D. A., Ellis, R., Emergy, J-P., Fenner, A., Gardner, M. G., Garnett, S. T., Gillespie, G. R., Greenlees, M. J., Hoskin, C. J., Keogh, J. S., Lloyd, R., Melville, J. & 9 others, , 2021, In: Pacific Conservation Biology. 27, 1, p. 3-12 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access14 Citations (Scopus)
Press / Media
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eDNA sampling: Assessing the state of species in bushfire-affected areas
3/08/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Monash researcher awarded $255,000 to assess impacts of bushfire on biodiversity
24/07/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview