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Martin Thoms

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8074-0476

Accepting PhD/HDR Students

PhD/HDR projects

The following research projects have PhD openings:<br/>- The effects of landuse, climate and river mangement on the hydrological character of headwater catchments. In partnership with the Murray Darling Basin Authority. <br/>- Enhancing the resilience of floodplain vegetation. In partnership with CSIRO.<br/>- The response of floodplain vegetation to environmental watering. In partnership with CSIRO.<br/>- Ecosystem services of riverine landscapes. In partnership with NSW Farmers and Namoi Water.

1987 …2025

Research activity per year

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Biographical Details

Martin Thoms is a Professor of Physical Geography. He is an interdisciplinary river scientist that applies cutting edge research and thinking to further our understanding of rivers as social-ecological systems, and how this can advance solve the challenges global riverine landscapes currently face. He has an active postgraduate program, with a proven track record of students completing and publishing their work. His post graduate students form an excellent network of research alumni who work in government departments, consulting agencies and universities. He currently serves on the editorial board of four international journals, is a visiting scientist at several international research institutes and serves on the board of two international committees focused on river ecosystems. Professor Thoms also teaches into the undergraduate environmental program.

Education/Academic qualification

Earth Sciences, Masters, Sedimentation in the New River Estuary, Southland, NZ, University of Canterbury

Award Date: 30 Apr 1982

Earth Sciences, Doctorate, Sedimentation in Gravel Bed Rivers, Loughborough University

External positions

Research Fellow, Illinois River Biological Research Station, Univeristy of Illinois

2021 → …

Research Fellow, USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center

2018 → …

Visiting Research Scientist, USEPA

2017 → …

Approved to Supervise

  • Approved PhD/HDR supervisor

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  2. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  3. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  4. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  5. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  6. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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  • Environmental Research and Analysis Panel - Standing Offer Panel Arrangement

    Thoms, M. (UNE Lead Investigator), Marshall, G. (Co-Investigator), Parsons, M. (Co-Investigator), Reid, M. (Co-Investigator) & Southwell, M. (Co-Investigator)

    1/06/14 → 31/12/20

    Project: Grant

  • Palaeoecological assessment of high conservation refugia: Implications for climate change

    Chilcott, S. (Co-Investigator), Thoms, M. (Co-Investigator) & Reid, M. (Chief Investigator)

    1/01/12 → 31/12/12

    Project: Grant

  • High-resolution ITRAX XRF core scanning facility for global change research

    Mather, D. (Lead Investigator), Baker, P. (Chief Investigator), Bowman, D. (Chief Investigator), Chivas, A. (Chief Investigator), De Deckker, P. (Chief Investigator), Dodson, J. (Lead Investigator), Drysdale, R. (Chief Investigator), Fryirs, K. (Chief Investigator), Gagan, M. (Chief Investigator), Gasparon, M. (Chief Investigator), Gell, P. (Chief Investigator), Goodwin, I. (Chief Investigator), Haberle, S. (Chief Investigator), Hesse, P. (Chief Investigator), McGregor, H. (Chief Investigator), Mooney, S. (Chief Investigator), Pandolfi, J. (Chief Investigator), Penny, D. (Chief Investigator), Skilbeck, C. (Chief Investigator), Skrzypek, G. (Chief Investigator), Szabo, K. (Chief Investigator), Thoms, M. (UNE Lead Investigator), Tibby, J. (Chief Investigator), Warne, M. (Chief Investigator) & Woodhead, J. (Chief Investigator)

    1/01/10 → 31/12/10

    Project: Grant