Dr Adam Toomes
Position | Postdoc Research Fellow (A) |
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Org Unit | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology |
adam.toomes@adelaide.edu.au | |
Telephone | 831 33042 |
Mobile | 0 0449455899 |
Location |
Floor/Room
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Benham
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North Terrace
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Biography/ Background
My postdoctoral research focuses on the trade of exotic pets and the resulting conservation threats to Australian endemic reptiles. The international wildlife trade is incredibly complex and spans a wide diversity of traded taxa, use-types, political jurisdictions and both physical and online marketplaces. To better understand trade dynamics and better predict emergent conservation and biosecurity threats, I utilise a range of analytical techniques and data sources to quantify poorly-regulated trade.
I enjoy a generalist and collaborative approach to research, with research experience that spans vertebrate field trapping techniques, a suite of statistical analyses, data mining and basic natural language processing. I have co-supervised four Honours across a variety of research topics in environmental science and criminology.
I was previously the President of the Biology Society of South Australia (2019-2021), a local non-profit organisation that assists its members to gain practical experience in field biology, and hone their natural history knowledge. Currently I am an active part of the conservation academic community in Adelaide.
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Community Engagement
I have been a core committee member of the Biology Society of South Australia since 2019 and have greatly enjoyed being part of such a creative and welcoming community. It is encouraging to watch the BSSA thrive and provide up-and-coming environmentalists with the opportunity to engage with nature and hone their science communication skills.
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Entry last updated: Friday, 18 Aug 2023
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