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90 Sippy Downs Drive
Sippy Downs
Queensland 4556
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Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research
UniSC Sunshine Coast

Locked Bag 4
Maroochydore BC
Queensland 4558

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Our people

Core researchers
Members

UniSC

  • Adj Prof John Chapman - Pacific Islands developing fruit industries
  • Adj A/Prof Richard Markham - Sustainable natural resource management
  • Adj Research Fellow Mr Peter Walton - Knowledge information specialist - Pacific Agriculture Information System (PAIS)
  • Adj Research Fellow Dr Bree Wilson - Integrated pest management, biological control, plant pathology 
  • Prof John Herbohn - Reforestation for livelihood strategies of smallholders and communities in tropical countries
  • Adj Research Fellow Dr Pranesh Kishore - Development of high-quality pearl production (based in Fiji)
  • Adj Research Fellow Roselyn Kumar - Future of Pacific Islands region (climate change adaptation, culture, livelihood sustainability)
  • Adj Research Fellow Dr Monal Lal - Pearl oyster genetics (based in Fiji)
  • Adj Research Fellow Marita Manley - Pacific-focused agribusiness development (based in Fiji)
  • Dr Thane Militz - Sustainable development of the Papua New Guinea (PNG) marine aquarium trade
  • Adj A/ Prof Seeseei Molimau-Samasoni - Postharvest horticulture, agriculture and natural crops (based in Samoa)
  • Adj Research Fellow Dr Cathy Hair - Sea cucumbers, community-based farming methods and sustainable mariculture development (based in PNG and Australia)
  • Dr Tony Page - Agroforestry for livelihood benefits and environmental services
  • Adj A/Prof Soane Patolo - Rural development and engagement (based in Tonga)
  • Adj A/Prof Lex Thompson - Pacific agroforestry / botany
  • Dr Vikki Schaffer - Sustainable tourism
  • Adj Research Fellow Dr Samantha Nowland - Aquaculture, tropical rock oyster culture in remote communities
  • Adj Research Fellow Dr Cherise Addinsall - Agritourism and sustainable tourism policy, planning and management (based in Vanuatu)
  • Adj Research Fellow Ms Jessica Raneri - Nutrition research specialist 
  • Mr Pierick Martin - Climate change adaptation and coastal and marine environments

Non-UniSC

  • Dr Dana Craven - Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Dr Christine Jacobson - Agriculture extension and resilience
  • Dr Cooper Schouten - Beekeeping / honey bee and agricultural research  
  • Ms Salote Waqairatu - Aquaculture and agribusiness (based in Fiji)
  • Ms Patricia Bibi - Pacific focused agritourism and Indigenous women empowerment (based in Fiji)
  • Max Wingfield - Fisheries biology and sustainable aquaculture industries
  • Dr Sophie Gordon - Tropical aquaculture; pearl oyster culture and production
  • Dr Permal Deo - Nutrition and food science

Student

Thesis title

Bridget Horsey

Exploring food literacy to support preparation and consumption of local, traditional foods in Pacific Island communities

Karis Ramsay

Gender influences on food choice in small island developing states

Loredana Lancini

Environmental crises and local traditions: contemporary and ancient perspectives (based in France)

John Grogan

Migration with Dignity: Kiribati Climate change/justice Exodus

Melanie Harris

Opportunities for Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) to Climate Change on Tropical Islands: An example from the Palau Islands, Northwest Pacific Ocean

Louisa-Anne Buwalda

Women’s experiences of natural disaster: Ni-Vanuatu women’s voices on their issues and solutions.

Jalasayi Atkinson-Nolte

Cultural components of attitudes towards environmental risk

William Johnston

The economics of pearl farming in the Western Pacific: developmental pathways and impediments in Fiji and Tonga

Nittya Simard

The role of shell handicraft livelihoods for coastal communities in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea

Kelly Brown

Regional sea cucumber genetics (based in Fiji)

Shalendra Prasad

Production and Postharvest Handling of Pineapples in Fiji (based in Fiji)

Amalya Harding

Post pandemic opportunities for enhanced food and nutrition security in the tropical Pacific

Zoe Bridge

Climate-Aggravated Barriers to the Recognition of World-Class Tangible Heritage in the Pacific Islands

Courtney Anderson

Understanding university-led international research collaborations and the partnership journey 

Monica Smith

Development of an agenda/framework to support and sustain healthier school food environments in the Pacific Islands

Eliza Kitchener

Investigating maternal folate intake, availability, and the impacts of deficiency in Vanuatu
  • Dr Inez Mahony - Centre Manager
  • Dr Linda Wess - Program Coordinator PASS-CR Program 
  • Gail Wilkins - Pacific Capacity Building Project Officer PASS-CR Program 
  • Brittany McGarry - Communications Officer
  • Tara Johnstone - Horticulture
  • Dawn Southgate - Tropical Aquaculture ACIAR Project Support
  • Monica Smith - Engagement Coordinator
  • Melanie Harris - Engagement Coordinator
  • Moana Krause - President, UniSC Pasifika Association