Calum Cunningham

Dr. Calum Cunningham is a Research Fellow in Physical Pyrogeography at the University of Tasmania's School of Natural Sciences. His work focuses on climate change impacts on fire regimes, invasive species management, and wildlife ecology. He holds a PhD from the University of Tasmania (2020) and a Fulbright Fellowship (2021-2022) for research on wolf ecology in Washington state. Cunningham collaborates globally with scientists and land managers to translate research into practical conservation strategies.

Education:

• PhD in Biological Sciences, University of Tasmania (2015-2020)
• Bachelor of Science (Hons I) & Natural Resources, University of Adelaide (2010-2013)

Research Interests: Climate-fire interactions, pyrogeography, invasive species control, and the ecological consequences of apex predator declines. His work integrates field research, remote sensing, and statistical modeling to address real-world challenges like wildfire management and biodiversity loss.

Grants & Awards:

• Fulbright Fellowship (2021-2022)
• Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment Grant ($18,750; 2016-2021)

Supervision: Currently mentoring doctoral students on bushfire risk management and fallow deer impacts in Tasmania. His advisory work bridges academic research and applied conservation.

Media & Engagement: Regular contributor to media discussions on wildfire risks and climate change. His research has been featured in over 260 news outlets and policy sources.