Aaron Greenville

Dr. Aaron Greenville is a Senior Lecturer in Spatial Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney. He leads the Ecosystem Dynamics Lab and holds memberships in the Sydney Environment Institute, Sydney Institute of Agriculture, and the Charles Perkins Centre. His interdisciplinary work bridges ecology, environmental science, and technological innovation to address critical environmental challenges facing Australia and the global community.

Aaron's research program centers on three interconnected themes: ecosystem responses to climate change, species interactions (particularly competition and predation), and technology applications for ecological monitoring. His climate change research investigates non-linear species responses to environmental shifts with special attention to fire regime alterations. In species interaction studies, he examines how climate modifies competitive and predatory dynamics across spatial and temporal scales. His technology-focused work pioneers the use of open-source hardware (Raspberry Pi and Arduino platforms) to develop reproducible environmental monitoring systems.

Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on post-megafire ecosystem recovery, climate change impacts on biodiversity, and innovative technological approaches to ecological monitoring. His work increasingly integrates large-scale, interdisciplinary methodologies combining field observations with advanced statistical and computational techniques. There's a clear trajectory toward addressing the ecological consequences of Australia's 2019-2020 megafires and developing practical conservation solutions.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Threatened Species Recovery Hub Cat Team finalist in the 2020 Eureka Awards
• Australian Mammal Society President's Early Researcher Award (2019)
• Ecological Society of Australia Members' Service Prize (2018)
• Lyne Award from the Australian Mammal Society (2013)

As an academic advisor, Aaron has mentored numerous honors students on projects spanning wildlife monitoring technologies, fire ecology, and conservation applications. His teaching portfolio includes core ecology units (BIOL3007, BIOL3009), Environmental GIS (ENVX3001, which he coordinates), and specialized statistical workshops for ecological research. Major research funding includes ARC grants and partnerships with government agencies investigating biodiversity responses to environmental change.

The Ecosystem Dynamics Lab employs a holistic approach to ecosystem function, integrating vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant studies. The lab is recognized for developing open-source technological solutions for ecological monitoring, creating custom environmental sensors with reproducible workflows. Current projects include the ARC DARE Training Centre, DigiFarm (digitally enabled agricultural ecosystems), and research on pasture resilience to extreme drought events.