Joan Gibbs

Joan Gibbs is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of South Australia, specifically within UniSA STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and the School of Natural and Built Environments. Her research spans multiple ecological domains with a focus on Australian environments.

Dr. Gibbs' research interests encompass a wide range of ecological topics including:

• Biodiversity conservation in urban and natural settings
• Fire ecology and its impacts on ecosystems
• Invertebrate ecology and behavior
• Plant science and seed germination
• Water Sensitive Urban Design and sustainable development
• Invasive species management

Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to ecological science over the past decade and a half, with recent work focusing on fire ecology, reptile responses to prescribed burning, and plant biodiversity in conservation parks. Her research often takes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating field ecology with practical conservation management.

• Active researcher with publications from 2011 through 2025
• Collaborates across multiple research centers including SCARCE Research Centre
• Focus on Australian ecosystems with practical conservation applications

As a Research Degree Supervisor, Dr. Gibbs mentors students in ecological research. Her work has been supported by various grants including the Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment and the University Research Grant from the Australian Wildlife Society.

Dr. Gibbs is affiliated with the SCARCE Research Centre at the University of South Australia, which focuses on sustainability and conservation research. Her collaborative work extends across multiple institutions and research centers within the university.