Andrew Hammond

Andrew Hammond is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering (Geoscience) at the School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University. He holds degrees from the University of Tasmania, University of Canterbury/Lincoln College, and Massey University. His career spans roles as a government scientist, researcher, consultant, and educator across multiple institutions including Griffith University, QUT, and The University of Queensland. He leads geoscience research and previously managed CQUniversity's Mining & Geoscience programs.

Research interests include stratigraphy, quaternary paleoclimate, landscape evolution, and environmental geoscience. He has received awards such as the Vice Chancellors Scholarship and Central Queensland University Learning & Teaching Awards. Professional memberships include the Geological Society of Australia and Australasian Geoscience Learning & Teaching Network.

Publications span climate change impacts on ecosystems, paleobotanical studies, and geotechnical analysis. Teaching responsibilities include Earth Science, Economic Geology, and engineering project units. He supervises research candidates in geology, environmental engineering, and soil sciences.

• Education:
  • B.Sc (Hons) Geology, University of Tasmania
  • M.Appl.Sc. Geomorphology, University of Canterbury/Lincoln College
  • PhD Earth Science, Massey University
• Awards:
  • Vice Chancellors Scholarship, New Zealand
  • JK Syers Postgraduate Award
  • Helen Akers Postgraduate Award
  • CQUniversity Learning & Teaching Awards
• Grants/Labs: Active in geoscience research leadership, with focus on environmental and engineering applications.