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Kerrie Tomkins serves as Associate Professor and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) at Macquarie University Academy, Macquarie University. Her academic leadership spans educational strategy and research innovation within the university's governance structure.
Her research expertise centers on Earth and Planetary Sciences with specialized focus on hillslope geomorphology, catastrophic event analysis, and vegetation dynamics in Holocene environments. Key methodologies include advanced remote sensing applications for fire severity assessment, invasive species monitoring, and streamflow analysis across Australian ecosystems.
Publication trends reveal sustained contributions in
- Remote sensing technology integration (Sentinel, MODIS, Landsat)
- Environmental disaster response systems
- Biodiversity conservation frameworks
- Educational pedagogy research
Her scientific recognition includes:
- BHERT Award for Outstanding Collaboration (2017)
- Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2017)
- Macquarie University Research Excellence Commendation (2017)
- Departmental Learning and Teaching Award (2017)
As Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education), she leads institutional teaching strategy while maintaining active research supervision. Current projects focus on skills mastery integration in curricula and biodiversity monitoring through spectral libraries. Her collaborative network spans Australian environmental science institutions with significant cross-disciplinary partnerships.
