John Woinarski

Professor John Woinarski is a part-time Research Professor in Terrestrial Ecology at the Research Institute for Environment and Livelihoods, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Technology at Charles Darwin University. He specializes in conservation biology, with a focus on threatened species, fauna, and ecological management in Australian savannas and islands. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 15).

Research Interests:
• Conservation of mammals, reptiles, and birds
• Biodiversity policy and management strategies
• Fire and predator ecology in tropical savannas

Scientific Awards:

• Eureka Prize for Biodiversity Research
• NT Chief Minister’s Research and Innovation Award
• Serventy Medal for Australian ornithology
• Society for Conservation Biology’s Distinguished Service Award

He has served on numerous government policy committees and contributed to 329 research outputs, including studies on feral cats, island biodiversity, and fire regimes. His projects emphasize threatened species recovery and cross-cultural conservation approaches.