My research focuses on applying Earth observation satellites and unoccupied aerial vehicles for environmental and agricultural studies. I lead the Remote Sensing and Earth Observation research group. In this lab, we use LiDAR, SAR (synthetic aperture radar), optical remote sensing technologies, and AI for invasive plant detection and mapping, groundwater-dependent vegetation monitoring, habitat monitoring, vegetation clearing and fragmentation, and monitoring GHG emissions
Charles Darwin University postgraduate student Hadi Ur Rahman Mohammed is exploring how artificial intelligence, specifically natural language processing (NLP), can enhance legal decision-making and streamline legal processes. In turn, this can help to make legal processes cheaper and more accessible for everyone.
Dr Kaline de Mello is a postdoctoral researcher at Charles Darwin University (CDU), affiliated with the Research Institute for the
Environment and Livelihoods (RIEL). Kaline currently supervises PhD and master's students working on wetland monitoring and management, and welcomes expressions of interest from those interested in applied, interdisciplinary research on freshwater ecosystems, land use change, and conservation
A/Prof Gabrielle McCallum is the Head of Discipline in the School of Nursing at Charles Darwin University. Gabrielle's research addresses important clinical gaps for children and adolescents at-risk of poor lung health in Australia, Timor-Leste and the Asia-Pacific region and informs direct prevention strategies, future interventions, and improved management pathways.
As a speech pathologist and lecturer at Charles Darwin University, my research primarily focuses on fluency disorders, particularly stuttering, and its measurement, assessment, and treatment across diverse populations. With over 15 years of clinical and academic experience, I have contributed significantly to the field through innovative methodologies, such as developing outcome measures like the Satisfaction with Communication in Everyday Speaking Situations (SCESS) scale and validating tools like the Stuttering Severity Instrument (SSI-4) for Persian-speaking individuals
Dr Chrystie Watson is a Lecturer in Sustainability Leadership and Management. Dr Watson has extensive experience in high level
management, board and entrepreneurial activities. Chrystie leads research on the philosophical foundations of leadership in complex social-ecological systems, including contemporary Stoic leadership and ethics and First Nations leadership philosophies; collaborating nationally and internationally to publish on these topics.
Studying a childcare qualification at CDU TAFE involves acquiring practical skills, theoretical knowledge and effective time management through competency-based assessments, including case studies and workplace documentation. Students can choose between a Certificate III, which provides the essential skills needed for Early Childhood work, and a Diploma that prepares them for leadership roles by demanding deeper knowledge and critical thinking.
Maiti Nepal, an organisation founded in 1993 by Ms. Anuradha Koirala, represents a meaningful alliance in the fight against human trafficking. For over 30 years, Maiti Nepal has dedicated itself to rescuing and rehabilitating survivors while advocating for the rights of women and children across Nepal. What began as a small shelter has since evolved into a comprehensive support network, offering education, vocational training, and economic empowerment to help survivors rebuild their lives and achieve lasting independence.
The intent of this document is to define areas on University premises that are strictly smoke-free in compliance with government legislation. It is also to inform all members of the University community about how to access the wellness programs and support mechanisms that are in place and are designed to encourage people to improve their health by ceasing to smoke.
This document aims to provide information to organisational units about the relocation entitlements which are available to appointees, prior to their commencement at the University, outline the entitlements available to eligible appointees who are required to relocate in order to commence employment at the University and explain the conditions and requirements for eligible staff members to receive and retain relocation entitlements.