Gavan McGrath

Gavan McGrath is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA), School of Agriculture and Environment, with a research focus on hydrology and eco-hydrological systems. He also holds an external position as Research Scientist at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia.

Education

• PhD in Hydrology/Soil Physics, University of Western Australia (Award Date: 1 Jul 2007)
• Bachelor (Honours) in Environmental Engineering, University of Western Australia (Award Date: 31 Dec 1998)

Research Interests

• Hydrological Processes
• Eco-hydrology
• Geomorphology
• Pesticide/Nutrient Transport
• Climate Change Impact on Water Systems
• Self-Organizing Environmental Systems

Recent Research Trends

His recent work focuses on salinity dynamics in shallow lakes, non-perennial river systems, salt marsh flooding under climate change, and geophysical indicators of forest drought vulnerability. Key themes include climate drying effects, land-use interactions, and stochastic hydrological modeling.

Grants and Collaborations

• Biogeomorphology of Pilbara Rivers (Rio Tinto, 2016-2020)
• Herbicide Impact on Soil Processes (GRDC, 2014-2018)
• Critical Zone Concept Workshop (UWA, 2014)
• Ecosystem Change Management (ARC, 2014-2016)

Network and Expertise

His fingerprint includes expertise in salinity, climate change, preferential flow, and stochastic processes, with collaborations across Australia and global research networks.