Biography and expertise

Biography

Professor Amanda Reichelt-Brushett is a Professor in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at SCU with extensive experience in investigating human impacts on the environment.

Professor Reichelt-Brushett is a member of SCU's Research Clusters:

  • Reefs and Oceans
  • Catchments, Coasts and Communities
  • ZeroWaste

Her work contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals

Source: Scopus

Research

Amanda’s research focuses on understanding the sources, impacts, and management of environmental contaminants. Her work spans ecotoxicology, risk assessment, sediment and water quality, sustainable practices, and ecosystem restoration. She also explores land–sea interactions and catchment management. Amanda collaborates with Asia-Pacific communities to address local pollution issues and is actively involved in improving the health of the Richmond River through her leadership in the Richmond RiverKeeper organisation.

Community Engagement

Amanda has advised landholder groups in PNG on the impacts of deep-sea mine tailings disposal. Her recent research, in collaboration with the University of Pattimura, focuses on mercury pollution from small-scale gold mining in Indonesia.

Supervision

Amanda has supervised numerous PhD, Honours and Masters students, providing dedicated, high‑quality research training.

Teaching

Amanda has taught subjects including Chemistry, Ecology, Aquaculture, Pollution, Waste and Catchment Management, and Environmental Chemistry.

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Honours

Shortlisted Excellence in Community Engagement Awards: Academic Impact, and Leadership
Southern Cross University, 2011
Shortlisted Excellence in Community Engagement Awards for Leadership
Southern Cross University, 2013
Shortlisted Excellence in Community Engagement Awards for Community Impact
Southern Cross University, 2014
Blaise Pascal University Prize for Students
Blaise Pascal University, 2014

Organisational affiliations

Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University

Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University

Immediate Past President, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (United States, Pensacola) - SETAC

President Asia/Pacific, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (United States, Pensacola) - SETAC

Vice President, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (United States, Pensacola) - SETAC

Past affiliations

Professor, School of Environment, Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University

Education

University of New England, Northern Rivers
BAppSc
James Cook University
MSc
Southern Cross University
PhD
PhD
1994–1998, Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Cross University (Australia, Lismore) - SCU
MSc
1991–1993, Research, James Cook University (Australia, Townsville) - JCU
BASc
1988–1990, Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) , University of New England, Northern Rivers