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Biographical Details
Dr. Zenon Czenze joined the University of New England as a lecturer in Zoology after many years of chasing bats around the world.
His research group focuses on behavioural/physiological ecology of mammals and birds, and how aspects of a species' natural history and ecology (i.e., roost preferences, drinking behaviour, and diet) influence thermoregulation. Specifically, he is interested whole-organism thermal physiology and the energy budgets of bats, birds, gliders, and other small terrestrial marsupials.
His research is divided in to three main themes:
- Impacts of heatwaves/climate change (Hot Bats)
- Natural insect pest control (Bats and Wine)
- Artificial habitat creation (Happy Hollows)
Teaching
ZOOL203 Vertebrate Zoology - Evolution and Diversity (Unit Coordinator)
ZOOL327 Ecological and Comparative Physiology (Unit Coordinator)
ZOOL310 Bat Blitz (Unit Coordinator)EM353/553 Conservation Biology (Lecturer)
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, The University of Auckland
Masters, University of Winnipeg
Honours
Research Interests
- Physiological Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Thermal Biology
- Climate Change
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):
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SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Food restricted southern blossom bats (Syconycteris australis) reduce energy use and body temperature
McGavin, S. L., Czenze, Z. J., Körtner, G., Wacker, C. B. & Geiser, F., 31 Jul 2025, In: Journal of Thermal Biology. 131, p. 1-11 104168.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
How to keep your cool: heat tolerance and thermoregulatory strategies of a cold adapted insectivorous bat
de Mel, W., Baniya, S. & Czenze, Z., 2025, In: Oecologia. 207.0, 8, p. 1-11Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Seasonal Thermoregulation of Brush-Tailed Mulgaras (Dasycercus blythi)
Campbell, M., Körtner, G., Paltridge, R., Geiser, F. & Czenze, Z., 31 May 2025, In: Austral Ecology. 50, 5, p. 1-6Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Using physiology to unravel the implications of heatwaves for big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus)
de Mel, R. K., Baloun, D. E., Freeman, M. T., Probert, A. F., Cangemi, T. B., Watters, T. K., Lausen, C. L., Kearney, M. R., Brigham, R. M. & Czenze, Z. J., 16 Oct 2025, In: The Journal of Experimental Biology. 228, 20Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Bat thermoregulation in the heat: seasonal variation in evaporative cooling capacities in four species of European bats
Czenze, Z. J., Noakes, M. J. & Wojciechowski, M. S., 31 Jul 2024, In: Journal of Thermal Biology. 123, p. 1-8 103911.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus)
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Determining the Economic Value of Insect Control by Bats
Czenze, Z. (UNE Lead Investigator)
1/03/23 → 1/03/24
Project: Grant