Fiona Robinson

Fiona Robinson is a PhD student at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences school. Her research focuses on landscape dynamics of regenerating forests, particularly examining climate change impacts on carbon-farming projects in Australian Rangelands.

• Education: Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours from UNSW
• Affiliation: Evolution and Ecology Research Centre, Climate Change Research Centre, and collaboration with CSIRO and industry partner Climate Friendly
• Contact: f.robinson@unsw.edu.au

Her research involves using process-based models to simulate Mulga tree (Acacia aneura) growth under changing drought conditions, analyzing effects on stand structure, growth rates, and mortality. She returned to academia after four years in data management consulting, driven by her passion for ecological research and problem-solving in natural systems.