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Australian zeolite for ammonia control in aquarium fish tanks

Aquaculture

Honours project: Study the effects of 'in water and 'in feed' application of zeolite powder for the control of ammonia in aquarium fish display tanks.

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Exploring the interactions between Salmonella and Campylobacter species

Campylobacter - CDC [Public domain]

Honours project: Characterise both intra- and intercellular interactions between Salmonella and Campylobacter.

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Ecosystem impact on fish extending their ranges to higher latitudes along the east coast of Australia

Coral reef fish

Honours project: Learn about how coral reef fishes are extending their ranges to higher latitudes along the east coast of Australia and what the consequences are for temperate fishes and ecosystems.

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Oyster reef restoration to boost reproduction & survival

Image - Scientists dive deep to save sinking oyster population

Honours project: Dive into a marine ecology project about the restoration of oyster reefs.

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Using metal-organic frameworks to understand catalysis

Chris Sumby Catalysis Figure

Honours project: Insights into industrial catalysis and x-ray crystallography in metal-organic frameworks.

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Morphological evolution & adaptation of Australia’s rabbits

Rabbit evolution

Honours project: Investigate the morphological evolution and adaptation of Australia’s rabbits.

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Evolution and systematics of arthropods

Dolichogenidea xenomorph wasp

Honours project: Conduct research into the life forms which are responsible for key ecological processes, but also cause major problems as pests and vectors of disease to plants and other animals.

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How ocean warming & acidification (or nuclear winter) changes wildlife

Ocean warming and impact on changes wildlife

Honours project: How does ocean warming and acidification affect wildlife?

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Stomatal protection mechanisms in Casuarinaceae

Honours project: Investigate how this iconic family manage to evolve to the point where it is one of the last trees standing in arid Australia.

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Metal-organic Frameworks as Chemical Reaction Flasks

Chris Sumby Synthesis Figure

Honours project:

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