We are sustaining and building New Zealand’s high capability and strong international reputation in Antarctic research. Long-term programmes, coupled with dedicated funding to support innovation, capability and technology development, will allow new and creative means of collecting data.
The Antarctic Science Platform supports existing leaders, grows the next generation of Antarctic researchers and attracts new talent, to build our strong national capability in Antarctic research.
Key ways we are building capability include:
Early Career Researchers
Early career researchers (defined as within 8 years post PhD) involved in the Antarctic Science Platform in 2020 are:
Dr Mario Krapp
Dr Alexandra Gossart
Dr Alena Malyarenko
Dr Angela Domingues
Dr Bella Duncan
Dr Craig Stewart
Dr Dan Lowry
Dr Daniel Price
Dr Denise Fernandez
Dr Fabien Montiel
Dr Jonathan Tonkin
Dr Jono Conway
Dr Shaun Eaves
Dr Stefan Jendersie
Dr Erik Behrens
Dr Max Thomas
Post-Graduate Students
The following post-graduate students are undertaking either masters or PhD studies through the Antarctic Science Platform:
Natasha Gardiner
Olivia Truax
Matthew Tankersley
Francesca Baldacchino