Dr. Andrew Bentley

Biography

Andrew is currently based in our Cleveland office with over 15 years of industry and academic experience across a range of disciplines. He has a thorough understanding of the biogeography, ecology, and management of freshwater ecosystems.

Andrew's expertise lies in the design and implementation of research on aquatic environments, specifically the ecological assessment, connectivity, and biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems. Andrew utilises his knowledge of the aquatic environment, and government policies and standards to provide expert advice in a prompt and succinct manner.

He has extensive field experience throughout Australia using a range of sampling techniques with a wide range of laboratory skills (including DNA barcoding), a strong set of information technology and analytical skills, and prolific knowledge in the analysis of ecological data using univariate and multivariate approaches.

Andrew is highly skilled in the collection and identification of aquatic biota and assessment of aquatic and riparian health pre- and post- rehabilitation. He has communicated the results of his work in peer-reviewed journals, technical reports for the Queensland Government and the Australian Rivers Institute and international and Australian conference presentations.

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