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Dr Richard Harris is a Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS), within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, with a focus on invasive species ecology. His research emphasizes human-induced ecological impacts, including habitat fragmentation, mining effects, invasive species, and restoration ecology. Dr. Harris teaches multiple units, including Terrestrial Ecology, Habitat and Landform Mapping, and contributes to environmental research projects. His work bridges applied ecological research with land management practices, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and management-focused reports.
Education:
- Ph.D. Zoology, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Research Interests: Human disturbance impacts on ecosystems (e.g., mining, invasive species, fire), restoration ecology, and biodiversity conservation. His work often involves field-based studies and collaboration with land managers.
Teaching: Coordinates Environmental Unit Major programs and teaches topics like Global Environmental Challenges, Sustainable Development, and Environmental Research Projects. Highlights include student-led ecological fieldwork and lab activities.
Grants & Awards: None explicitly listed in provided text.
Supervision: Actively supervises honours students in applied ecology research.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects with organizations like Landcare Research (NZ) and Curtin’s restoration ecology groups.
