Dr Justine Shaw

Justine is a conservation scientist working on the ecology and management of Antarctic and island ecosystems. Her research focuses on the interface of policy, governance, and ecosystem science. Her research aims to inform and improve environmental protection and conservation decision-making for species. Dr Shaw examines the distribution of species and ecosystems in the landscape, the interactions of native and invasive species and how we can best prioritise management actions to ensure their ongoing conservation. One of her aims is to mentor and foster opportunities for a new generation of conservation scientists. 

Dr Shaw completed her PhD in 2005 at the University of Tasmania. She then worked in government agencies on threatened species management. She was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, followed by several years at the ARC Centre for Excellence for Environmental Decisions at University of Queensland. She is currently a Senior Research Fellow in Antarctic and island conservation science at Queensland University of Technology.