DrAaron Greenville

Aaron's research is organised around three themes:

1. Ecosystem responses to climate change: Climate change is the greatest global issue facing our civilization and the environment on which we depend. In addition, climate change is one of the key ecological challenges facing Australia at present. His research aims to address the broad question of how the non-linear responses of species to climate and biotic interactions can be better understood and incorporated into improved analyses of ecosystems and species of distribution. Within this theme he also tackles the question of how altered fire regimes impact on biodiversity, a key challenge facing Australia and now also being recognised globally.

2. Species interactions (competition and predation): Interactions among species are crucial for ecosystem functioning and for maintaining biological diversity. Aaron's research theme aims to uncover the direct and indirect roles of competitive and predatory interactions between species. He is particularly interested in understanding how these interactions are modified by climate over space and time.

3. Technology for ecology and environmental sciences: Advances in technology, such as drones, remote camera traps and more recently open-source hardware and software have revolutionised data collection for cryptic species and surveys in remote locations. Aaron has started a research theme investigating how scientists can use open-source hardware (Raspberry Pi and Arduino platforms) within their research programs, such as by building remote environmental sensor loggers. This theme uses the latest innovations in technology from computer science, engineering and electronics to build custom devices with a reproducible workflow.

Aaron's research aligns with the Faculty of Science Research Strengths - Understanding Life on Earth, Understanding Our Planet, Healthy Animals, Biodiversity Conservation, Healthy Ecosystems, Data and Decisions.