Amanda Reichelt-Brushett is a Professor in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Southern Cross University, Australia. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science in coastal management from the University of New England, a Master of Science in marine chemistry from James Cook University, and a PhD in marine ecotoxicology from Southern Cross University. She teaches a range of subject areas including environmental chemistry, ecology, marine pollution, aquaculture management, waste management and is an multidisciplinary researcher bringing science to communities. Her research has a strong focus on tropical marine environments and current and future risks to the health of deep sea ecosystems. Her collaborations have resulted in numerous scientific journals articles, presentations at national and international conferences, and co-authorship of several book chapters. Her research is dedicated to improving the health of our oceans and can be represented within several subthemes:ecotoxicology, bioindicators, and holistic risk assessment approaches,sediment and water quality assessment and management, catchment management, sustainable land practices and habitat rehabilitation, and restoration.Amanda is an active member of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry and was most recently President of the Asia-Pacific Geographic Unit (2020-2022).
