Damien NZABANITA

Dr. Damien NZABANITA is a Research Fellow in the School of Science at RMIT University, based in Bundoora West, Australia. His research focuses on environmental toxicology, ecotoxicology, and wildlife health, with a particular emphasis on understanding pollutant impacts on aquatic and avian species. He employs advanced techniques such as metabolomics and biomarker analysis to assess toxicity exposure in ecosystems.

His work explores heavy metal exposure in birds (e.g., Pacific black ducks, black swans), lead contamination in avian predators, and pollutant bioaccumulation in marine organisms like mussels and amphipods. He also investigates the application of technologies like portable XRF for environmental monitoring.

Recent publications highlight trends in pollutant effects on wildlife and ecosystems, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining chemistry, biology, and ecology. While no awards are listed, his research contributes significantly to environmental conservation and policy through contamination assessment.

He supervises projects on developing novel toxicity tests and biomarkers for environmental pollutants. His work is affiliated with RMIT’s environmental research initiatives and collaborations with institutions in Australia and internationally.