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Ayesha Kiran

Overview of thesis

My PhD research projects broad aim is to trace sources of organic matter and nutrients using multiple isotopic tracers.  It is part of a multi-disciplinary team studying the highly valued Vasse Wonnerup Wetland System (VWWS) near Busselton,WA.  This project is part of a collaboration between ECU, Murdoch University, Southern Cross University, Department of Water (DoW) and the South West Catchments Council (SWCC).

The VWWS suffers from eutrophication due to the high loads of organic matter and nutrients from the heavily farmed catchment and expanding urban centre of Busselton.  Consequently,the system experiences toxic algal blooms, low dissolved oxygen and mass fish kills.  Therefore, gaining an understanding of the whole system is pertinent to reducing these impacts.Therefore, my project will focus on identifying the sources of organic matter and nutrients to the VWWS so that these sources can be specifically managed.

Project link: Identifying nutrient and organic matter sources in an impacted coastal wetland system

Qualifications

  • Masters Marine Science and Management, Southern Cross University, NSW (2012-2013)
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours in Environmental Geoscience, Edinburgh University, Scotland (2007-2010)

Research

Research Interests

  • Estuarine Biogeochemistry
  • Anthropogenic influences on the coastal environment
  • Coastal and marine management

Past Research employment history

  • 2010-2014: Research Assistant, Centre for Marine Ecosystem Research

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Ayesha Kiran
PhD Student
Centre of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
School of Science
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