Jack Rojahn
PhD Student
Born and raised in Canberra, Jack completed a Bachelor of Psychology and an Honours in Applied Science at the University of Canberra.
Jack is now completing his PhD at the University of Canberra under the supervision of Professor Dianne Gleeson and Dr Elise Furlan. His PhD research focusses on demonstrating and discussing the utility of eDNA based approaches to detect and monitor urban biodiversity. This research has led to on-going management of native and invasive species and broader collaboration on a range of urban biodiversity projects.
Jack’s role in the EcoDNA team combines both fieldwork and laboratory components. He has been involved in implementation of single-species and metabarcoding surveys for a range of projects such as the National Carp Control Plan, biodiversity surveys across Northern Australia, and assay and workflow development for numerous native and invasive species. Jack also provides advice on the implementation of eDNA surveys to a range of end users and stakeholders.
Aside from his current study, Jack has also worked for the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, and has a keen interest in music, exercise, and chess.
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We are a multidisciplinary team providing DNA-based solutions, training and products to support the uptake of eDNA in biosecurity and biodiversity applications.
EcoDNA acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where we are situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.
Email: ecoDNA@canberra.edu.au
Address: Building 7, Level D, University of Canberra, Bruce ACT 2617 Australia
Accreditation number: 21138
Accredited site number: 25428