Current activities

Dr Monk is a research fellow working with Neville Barrett on the development of outer shelf reef monitoring approaches and biodiversity inventory for the AMP Network as part of the Hub's Biophysical, economic and social assessments theme.

Background

Dr Monk is a quantitative spatial ecologist. Prior to joining IMAS he worked in the private (environmental consultancies) and university sectors. Here he applied his skills in GIS, quantitative statistics, species distribution modelling, habitat mapping and biodiversity monitoring to a range of applied aquatic and terrestrial conservation projects with direct policy implications at local, state and federal government levels. 

For specific details on previous projects please visit my personal website.

Academic qualifications

• 2008-2011: Doctor of Philosophy (Conferred 29th March 2012). Deakin University, Warrnambool. Thesis title: Understanding fish-habitat associations using video observations and sonar imaging
• 2005-2006: Bachelor of Environmental Science (First class Honours in habitat mapping). Deakin University, Warrnambool. Thesis title: A starting point: mapping of the subtidal zones of the Merri Marine Sanctuary using an integrated community-based monitoring and GIS  approach.
• 2002-2004: Bachelor of Environmental Science (Marine and Freshwater Science). Deakin University, Warrnambool

Membership of key national committees

Member of the National AUV and BRUV user groups.