Alice Jones

Dr Alice Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Resilience Ecology at the University of Adelaide's School of Biological Sciences, within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. She leads the Future Coasts Lab, focusing on coastal ecosystems' role in mitigating climate change through blue carbon storage and restoration. Her research emphasizes seagrass restoration, marine aquaculture sustainability, and interdisciplinary collaboration with governments and NGOs.

Education: PhD from the National Oceanography Centre (UK), MSc in Aquatic Resource Management (King's College London), BSc Zoology (Manchester University).

Research interests include blue carbon ecosystems (mangroves, seagrasses, saltmarshes), climate change mitigation, and policy frameworks. Key projects include a federally-funded seagrass restoration initiative in South Australia and collaborations on climate-smart aquaculture.

Notable awards: 2020 Winnovation Award, 2021 South Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Award, and 2022-2024 Superstar of STEM. She is an Associate Editor for Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation.

Grants include a $2.1M Commonwealth grant for Gulf St Vincent seagrass restoration and a $1M project measuring blue carbon benefits. She has mentored Honours and PhD students in coastal ecology and collaborates internationally on policy and restoration.

Labs/Teams: Future Coasts Lab, part of interdisciplinary networks focused on coastal resilience and climate action.