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Christopher Johnson is a Professor of Wildlife Conservation at the School of Natural Sciences, Biological Sciences, University of Tasmania. With over 230 scientific papers and a book, his work focuses on biodiversity conservation, extinction biology, ecosystem dynamics, and management of threatened/invasive species. He has held visiting positions at the University of Cambridge and Australian National University.
Education:
- PhD in Ecology from University of New England (1986)
- B. Natural Resources (2.1 Class Honours) from University of New England (1980)
Research Interests: His research spans four major themes: (1) causes of extinction in prehistory and recent past, (2) ecosystem effects of top predators and herbivores, (3) Australia’s environmental history, and (4) managing threatened and invasive species. He has contributed to understanding megafaunal extinctions and rewilding strategies.
Recent Publications: His articles analyze livestock guardian dogs’ efficacy, rewilding with emus, and Tasmanian devil population impacts on scavenging dynamics. Themes include conservation strategies, non-lethal predator management, and ecological consequences of species loss.
Awards:
- Eureka Prize for Environmental Research
- Australian Ecology Research Award
Grants: Recipient of Australian Research Council (ARC) funding for guardian dog research and an ARC Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship.
