Chad Beranek

Dr. Chad Beranek is an Honorary Lecturer at the School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle, with a dual role as a postdoctoral researcher. His career spans academia, government, and private consultancy, focusing on practical conservation solutions for fauna, particularly amphibians, while also working with plants and mammals.

• Key projects: Post-fire impacts on NSW amphibians, green and golden bell frog reintroduction ecology, drone-based koala population monitoring, urban glider habitat use, Cumberland Plain fauna surveys, and broad-headed snake monitoring.
• Research interests center on habitat restoration, population genetics, ecological monitoring protocols, and applying technology (drones, AI) to conservation challenges. He emphasizes climate change resilience and adaptive management.
• Teaching includes ecology, conservation biology, and wildlife management courses, with a focus on fieldwork and quantitative data analysis.
• Grants (2024–2026) total $587,407, including drone-based tools for southern greater glider conservation and koala density mapping in fire-prone areas.
• Collaborations span Australia and 45+ international institutions, with co-authors from Germany, the UK, the US, and South Africa.