Gerrut Norval

Gerrut Norval is a PartTime Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Flinders University, where he also serves as a Research Assistant in the Laboratory of Evolutionary Genetics and Sociality. His academic profile includes roles in both College of Science and Engineering and College of Medicine and Public Health.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Biology, 2022) - Flinders University
  • Master of Science (Nature Conservation, 2015) - University of South Africa
  • National Diploma (Nature Conservation, 2010) - University of South Africa
  • National Certificate (Nature Conservation, 2003) - Technikon Witwatersrand
  • National Certificate (Production Management, 1997) - Technikon Witwatersrand

His research integrates natural history studies and chance observations to investigate parasite-host ecology, with a focus on reptile ticks. This work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for environmental sustainability.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in tick phylogeny, mitochondrial genomics, and ectoparasite distribution, emphasizing molecular systematics and field ecology.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (International) - 2017

As a media expert in Conservation Ecology, Gerrut collaborates internationally and contributes to journals like Medical and Veterinary Entomology and Herpetological Review. He is based at Flinders University’s main campus in South Australia and available for contact at gerrut.norval@flinders.edu.au.