About

Biography

As a Lecturer in Earth Sciences for the School of Science, Technology and Engineering, Peter contributes to the teaching effort of the University in the areas of Earth Sciences (Soils and Geology) and Statistics.

Peter's research areas include:

  • Physical, geochemical and biological soil processes
  • Landform evolution
  • Ecosystem recovery following mining operations
  • Community dynamics of nitrogen fixing soil bacteria
  • Palaeo-environmental reconstruction and Quaternary sediments of the Sunshine Coast

Teaching areas

  • Soil Science, Geology and Statistics


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Peter's research areas include Geology and soils, Ecosystem recovery following mining operations; community dynamics of nitrogen fixing soil bacteria; Palaeo-environmental reconstruction and Quaternary sediments of the Sunshine Coast.

Organisational Affiliations

Centre for Bioinnovation

Lecturer in Earth Sciences, School of Science, Technology and Engineering