Suzanne Mary Prober (born in Hobart on 31 July 1964[1]) is an Australian botanist and ecologist.[2]
Suzanne Mary Prober | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 July 1964 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Australia National University, PhD in Vegetation Ecology |
| Occupation(s) | Botanist, ecologist |
She received her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honors) from the University of Sydney in 1985[3] and a PhD in Vegetation Ecology from the Australian National University in 1990.[4]
She is a principal research scientist with CSIRO Land and Water in Perth, Western Australia.[5] Understanding, controlling and restoring the natural diversity, ecosystem function and resilience of plant groups are Prober's main research interests. She focuses on temperate eucalypt woodlands and remnant vegetation in versatile landscapes. Prober currently leads the Great Western Ecosystems Research Network, and is Facility Director of TERN (Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network) OzFlux. OzFlux is responsible for maintaining datastreams that measure the exchange of energy, carbon and water between the atmosphere and important Australian ecosystems.[5]
The standard author abbreviation Prober is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[6]
Research interests
Prober's research focuses on:[5]
- Adaptation of natural ecosystems to climate change[7][8]
- Ecosystem function and management[9]
- Fire ecology[10]
- Aboriginal ecological knowledge
- Conservation and biodiversity
- Plant-soil interactions; mycorrhizae
- Invasive species ecology
- Temperate eucalypt woodlands
Publications
Prober's research has resulted in over 100 publications since 2009 which can be found in the semi-complete list at http://people.csiro.au/P/S/Suzanne-Prober/PublicationsHistory.aspx.