Susan Cheyne

Dr. Susan Cheyne is a Senior Lecturer in Biological Anthropology and Primate Conservation at Oxford Brookes University's School of Law and Social Sciences. She co-directs the Borneo Nature Foundation International and BRINCC (Borneo River Initiative for Nature Conservation and Communities), leading long-term research on gibbon behavior, ecology, and conservation in Indonesian Borneo. Her work extends to felid biodiversity studies, peat-swamp forest recovery, and captive primate management.

Research Interests: Dr. Cheyne's expertise spans primate socio-ecology, conservation policy, and community-based initiatives. She investigates gibbon vocalizations for conservation applications, tropical peatland restoration post-fire, and strategies to mitigate infrastructure impacts on primates. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to biodiversity protection in Southeast Asia.

Publications: Recent articles focus on conservation efficacy, including field station investments, primate roadkill mitigation, and combating illegal wildlife trade. Trends highlight applied conservation science, community engagement, and innovative monitoring techniques like arboreal camera trapping across threatened ecosystems.

Professional Engagement: She supervises MSc, MRes, and PhD candidates and serves as Vice Chair of the IUCN Section on Small Apes. Dr. Cheyne designs workshops for early-career conservationists and contributes to IUCN Specialist Groups for primates and felids.