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    Dr Lizzy Lowe

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Dr Lizzy Lowe

Dr Lizzy Lowe has over 10 years’ experience as an entomologist and knowledge broker. Her work uses social and ecological methods to develop strategies to improve the monitoring and management of biodiversity in cities. Her current research investigates the impact of urban greening practices on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Lizzy works to develop evidence-based strategies for governments and communities to evaluate the impact of their efforts, and improve public engagement in urban biodiversity conservation initiatives.

Dr Lowe undertook her honours at UWA before moving to The University of Sydney to undertake her PhD on the topic of spiders and their responses to urbanisation. She has worked as a researcher at The University of Hamburg, The University of Auckland and Macquarie University, and led the Extension and Communications team at Cesar Australia.

Research Areas and Interests

  • Urban Ecology
  • Entomology
  • Biodiversity monitoring and evaluation
  • Green Infrastructure
  • Socio-ecological monitoring
  • Evaluation of biodiversity management practice

Professional Memberships

  • 2022 - present: Invertebrates Australia (Program Lead)
  • 2024 - present: Ecological Society of Australia, Policy working group (member)
  • 2025 – Australasian Green Infrastructure Network, Management committee (Member)
  • 2025: The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (Member)
  • 2024: present – Society of Conservation Biology (member)

Awards and Recognition

National and International Awards

  • 2019German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Green talents award International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development
  • 2018  Science and Technology Australia, Superstars of STEM
  • 2017Falling walls International Science Forum, Australian finalist
  • 2015Ecological Society and Office of Environment and Heritage NSW, Prize for Outstanding Outreach
  • 2015Famelab International Science Communication Competition, Australian National Finalist

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