Stephen Reynolds

Stephen Reynolds is a Lecturer in STEM subjects at Charles Darwin University (CDU), affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Technology. He holds a PhD in Zoology (2011) focusing on amphibian hydric relations in monsoonal Australia. His research expertise spans ecological physiology of amphibians, conservation biology, and tropical ecosystems in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Key interests include burrowing amphibians, ornithology, decapod crustaceans, and climbing plants.

Notable research projects include the 2022 study on Shading Properties of Native Trees (Principal Investigator). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life on land and climate action. Recent publications address wildlife conservation in the Amazon Basin, turtle dietary adaptations, and community-based conservation in Timor-Leste.

Publications span amphibian monitoring methodologies, fire regime impacts, and avian habitat associations. His research integrates field studies with community engagement to address biodiversity conservation challenges in tropical regions.