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Stephanie Duce is a Senior Lecturer in Spatial Science at James Cook University (JCU). She holds a PhD from The University of Sydney and has held roles including Teaching Associate at The University of Sydney, Spatial Analyst at GHD, and Research Assistant at JCU. Her research focuses on geospatial technologies applied to coral reef geomorphology and environmental processes.
Education:
- PhD, The University of Sydney (2016)
- Masters in Geospatial Technologies, Europe
- Bachelor’s degree, James Cook University
Research Interests: Coral reef evolution, spatial science applications, marine protected area planning, and hydrodynamic processes influencing reef dynamics. She combines fieldwork with advanced geospatial tools like LiDAR and remote sensing.
Key Achievements:
- James Cook University Early Career Rising Star Award (2018)
- Great Barrier Reef Science for Management Award (2014)
- Over 35 peer-reviewed publications on coral reefs, coastal policy, and marine ecology.
Teaching & Outreach: Focuses on authentic assessment and career-ready training. Served as Treasurer of the Australian Coral Reef Society (2018).
Projects: Leads initiatives like “Harnessing New Technologies to Map Coral Reefs” (2018), integrating drones and satellite data for conservation.


