Michelle Harvey

Professor Michelle Harvey is an academic at Deakin University's Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment, with a focus on blowfly biology and its applications in forensic, medical, and veterinary contexts. She serves as Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning, and is affiliated with the Centre for Sustainable Bio-Products.

• PhD, University of Western Australia
• Master of Forensic Science, University of Western Australia
• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Deakin University
• Bachelor of Arts (Chinese), University of Queensland
• Bachelor of Science (Entomology), University of Queensland
• Bachelor of Science in Zoology, University of Western Australia

Her research priorities include:

• Blowfly biology and behavior
• Maggot/microbe interactions
• Forensic entomology
• Medical and veterinary entomology
• Flystrike management
• Wound therapy applications

Recent publications focus on decomposition dynamics in aquatic environments, forensic DNA transfer, and entomological contributions to postmortem interval estimation. Key articles examine biomass loss as PMI indicators, DNA quality degradation from insect activity, and maggot/microbe interactions in forensic contexts.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2013 Winston Churchill Fellow
• 2005 Western Australia Woman of the Year (Science)
• 2003-2004 Sir Keith Murdoch Fellow
• 2002 Young Australian of the Year Finalist
• 2001-2002 Rotary Ambassadorial Fellow

As supervisor, she has guided:

• Dr Bianca Szkuta (2017)
• Dr Natalie Gasz (2020)
• Dr Sarah Bray (2024)
• Current PhD candidates including Michaela Storen and Madison Bone