Ben Barth

Dr. Ben Barth is a Research Fellow in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Queensland's School of the Environment. His work focuses on koala conservation in disturbed landscapes.

Education:

• PhD, University of Queensland (2012)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Queensland
• Bachelor of Science, University of Queensland

His research examines koala behavioral adaptations to urbanization, disease epidemiology, and habitat fragmentation. Technological innovations include low-power GPS tracking systems for monitoring marsupial movement patterns in agricultural and urban environments.

Publications demonstrate applied approaches to conservation challenges, particularly in Queensland ecosystems affected by human development.