Owen Nevin

Professor Owen Nevin is a wildlife ecologist and conservation biologist currently serving as the Associate Vice-Chancellor for the Gladstone Region at CQUniversity Australia. His career spans multiple institutions, including the University of Cumbria and Utah State University, with expertise in behavioral ecology of large carnivores and invasive species.

• Education: BSc (Hons) in Biology and Ecology from the University of East Anglia, PhD in Wildlife Ecology from Utah State University.
• Research: Focuses on bear conservation, ecotourism impacts, invasive species (grey squirrels, wombats), and environmental science applications.
• Awards: Nuffield Foundation Newly Appointed Lecturer Award, Stokes-Leopold Memorial Scholar, multiple finalist honors for research and community contributions.
• Publications: 15 most recent works cover bear behavior, conservation policy, invasive species modeling, and citizen science applications.

His professional roles include leadership in graduate research, campus administration, and advisory positions on environmental committees. He has supervised research in ecology, environmental science, and wildlife management.