Curriculum Vitae for Tim Carruthers

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Tim JB Carruthers
Email: tcarruth@umces.edu

EDUCATION

BSc Hons, University of Western Australia, 1990
MSc, University of Western Australia, 1994
PhD, University of Western Australia, 1998

EMPLOYMENT

Chesapeake Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science 2003-

Mellon post-doctoral fellow, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute 2002

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – University of Queensland 2000-2001
Marine Botany Group – Assoc Prof Bill Dennison

Reef Naturalist, Ocean Spirit Cruises, Cairns, QLD Jul-Dec 1999

Dive Instructor, Seastar II, Cairns, QLD Feb-Jul 1999

Research Graduate Student, Waters and Rivers Commission 1994-1998
Perth, WA

Dr Malcolm Robb/Prof DI Walker/Prof Arthur McComb

Research Assistant, University of Western Australia 1991-1994
Prof DI Walker

Assistant Hydrologist, Argyle Diamond Mines Nov 1990-Apr 1991
Kununurra, WA

REFEREES

Dr Bill Dennison Vice President for Science Application
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
2020 Horn Point Rd: PO Box 775
Maryland 21613
USA
Ph: ++ 1 (410) 228 9250 ext 608
fax: ++ 1 (410) 228 3843
email: dennison@ca.umces.edu

Prof. Di Walker Botany Department
University of Western Australia
Nedlands, 6907
Western Australia
Australia
Ph: ++ 61 (8) 9380 2214
fax:++ 61 (8) 9380 1001
email: diwalker@cyllene.uwa.edu.au

Dr Michelle Waycott School of Tropical Biology
Research Fellow / Lecturer
James Cook University
Townsville, Qld. 4811
Australia
ph: ++ 61 (7) 4781 5246
fax: ++ 61 (7) 4779 6371
email: michelle.waycott@jcu.edu.au

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Proficient in Statistica, SAS, PATN, PRIMER
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Endnote, Illustrator
PADI Open Water SCUBA Instructor
AASU certified diver
Univ. of Qld Scientific diver
NITROX diver
Open Coxswains license (C013856)
Marine Radio Operators License (4401982)
Car, Motorcycle and Light Truck License
Current DAN O2 provider
Current 1st Aid

EVIDENCE OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY (2001-2002)

Conferences:
International Seagrass Biology Workshop V (Ensenada, Mexico)
- presented talk “Key limitations and stresses to seagrass assemblages”
- presented poster “Sewage and submarine vents: sources of nutrients to a Caribbean reef lagoon”
Australian Marine Sciences Assocociation (AMSA) 2001 (Townsville)
– presented talk “Mass decline of seagrass in Australia: a synthesis of processes”
Australian Coral Reef Society (ACRS) 2001 (Magnetic Island)
– presented poster “Diverse seagrass habitats of northeast Australia”
Population Genetics and Evolution of Seagrasses (PGS) 2001 (Ischia, Italy)
– presented talk “Life history strategies of marine angiosperms: links to genetic questions”
– presented talk “Mass decline of seagrass in Australia: a synthesis of processes”
International Seagrass Biology Workshop 4 (ISBW4) 2000 (Corsica, France)
– presented talk “Canopy complexity of Ruppia megacarpa: a response to turbidity and disturbance”

Workshops:
Chesapeake Research Council (CRC) ecosystem modeling workshop 2002 (Annapolis, MD, USA)
- engaged in discussions on open source modeling initiative
International seagrass-watch volunteers forum 2001 (Hervey Bay)
– presented talk “Processes of seagrass loss”, facilitated work groups
Turbid waters workshop (ACRS) 2001 (Magnetic Island)
– Organised and ran this four day field workshop on the challenges of studying turbid habitats
Sediments workshop 2001 (Heron Island)
– carried out field research into benthic micro-algal communities
Queensland seagrass workshop 2000 (Cairns)
– workshop with Department of Primary Industries and Great Barrier Marine Park Authority
- resulted in the publication Carruthers et al, in press
Undergraduate teaching:
PLNT 2803 (second year) “Plant Ecology Field Studies” three day field course
– organized, coordinated and conducted this course
PLNT 2801 (second year) “Plant Evolution and Diversity”
- presented 6 lectures, 3 practical classes and conducted field trips on micro and macroalgae
PLNT 3803 (third year) “Marine Plant Communities”
- gave 4 lectures in this course on benthic microalgae, macroalgae and seagrass
MARS 3001 (third year) “Coral Reef Ecology”
- gave two lectures in this course on micro and macroalgae
BIOL 1013 (first year) “Introduction to Biology”
– gave 4 (x2) lectures on photosynthesis, respiration, biogeography and climate
BIOL 3012 (third year) “Introduction to Research”
- supervised students in this one semester research project based course

Supervising:
Assisted in supervision of four PhD students from UQ , in the last six months of their dissertation
Supervised UK exchange student (1st class) for a 6 week field project on benthic microalgae in marinas.

Consultancy:
Maroochy/Mooloolah Loads and Impacts Study (MMLIS)– with co-contractors University of Sunshine Coast and WBM Oceanics, assessed ecosystem health of Maroochy and Mooloolah Rivers on the Sunshine Coast.
Cockburn Cement – was involved with the assessment of extractive shell sand dredging across Success and Parmelia Banks in Perth, WA
Western Port Bay– produced conceptual models of seagrass communities in Western Port Bay as part of assessing status and future directions for seagrass monitoring and rehabilitation
Port of Brisbane – with WBM Oceanics, wrote a successful application to map seagrass coverage and assess light climate during the expansion of the Port of Brisbane
Further Talks and Presentations:
Lecture on “Seagrass in Queensland: processes and issues” to overseas environmental management students from Japan
Presentation to stake holders on results of “Maroochy Mooloolah Loads and Impacts Study” assessment of ecosystem health
Seminar to Qld EPA on “Measurement of benthic microalgae, potential as a bioindicator”
Workshop/seminar on development and production of conceptual models.