Dr Manu Saunders
Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Biology - School of Environmental and Rural Science
Biography
Dr Saunders' research focuses on community ecology and ecosystem services. She is particularly interested in how insects create functional links between habitats and people, and how land use change and management influences biodiversity and ecosystem processes at local and landscape scales. Dr Saunders is also interested in the practice and effectiveness of science communication.
Qualifications
- 2014 Doctor of Philosophy (Ecology), Charles Sturt University.
- 2008 Bachelor of Environmental Science (Ecology) Hons, University of Queensland
- 2001 Bachelor of Arts (English, Communications), University of Queensland
Awards
Dean's Award for Early Career Research Excellence
Office of Environment & Heritage/Ecological Society of Australia Award for Outstanding Science Outreach
Teaching Areas
Ecology and Environmental Science
Unit Coordinator: ECOL203, ENSC222
Lecturer: ECOL100
Primary Research Area/s
Ecology; Entomology; Conservation; AgricultureResearch Interests
- Ecosystem services
- Insect ecology
- Community ecology
- Landscape ecology
- Science communication
Research Supervision Experience
Honours, Masters, PhD
External Profiles
Related Links
Ecology is not a dirty word - blog
Saunders Ecology Lab - check my lab website for current opportunities in my lab.