Dr Annabeth Kemp

Senior Lecturer, Science

Email: annabeth.kemp@nd.edu.au
Phone: 08 9433 0263

  • Biography

    Annabeth was educated at Curtin University of Technology where she completed a Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Biology with particular focus on zoology and aquatic science. Her PhD in freshwater ecology investigated the ecology, toxicology and morphology of cyanobacterial blooms in Perth urban wetlands. During her time at Curtin University she taught in the areas of cells, plant and animal biology and was a research assistant for the Wetland Research Group and International Diatom Herbarium.

    As a trained phytoplankton taxonomist, Annabeth has worked for the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation as an Environmental Officer and regularly consults with the Phytoplankton Ecology Unit. Annabeth is an active undergraduate lecturer in the School specialising in introductory biology, animal diversity, aquatic science and undergraduate research. Her research interests in are the first-year experience, work integrated learning and the student experience in capstone courses. Joining Notre Dame in 2005, Annabeth has worked in leadership roles as an Associate Dean (2011-2013) and Science Program Coordinator (2011  - 2015). Annabeth Kemp currently coordinates the Biology and Human Biology majors in the School of Arts and Sciences in Fremantle.

  • Teaching Areas

    • SCIE1150 Introduction to Biological Sciences
    • BIOL2100 Animal Diversity
    • BIOL3250 Aquatic Science
    • SCIE1001 Fundamentals of Science Research and Communication
    • SCIE3350 Directed Science Research

  • Research Expertise and Supervision

    • Freshwater Ecology
    • Phytoplankton Taxonomy
    • Teaching and Learning in Science
    • Writing for Science

  • Journal Articles and Proceedings

    • Abdo, L., Kemp, A., Coupland, G., & Griffin, S. (2019). Biodiversity offsets can be a valuable tool in achieving sustainable development: Developing a holistic model for biodiversity offsets that incorporates environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable development. Journal of Sustainable Development, 12 (5).
    • Abdo, L., Griffin, S. & Kemp, A. (2019). Apples for oranges: Disparities in offset legislation and policy among jurisdictions and its implications for environmental protection and sustainable development in Australia. Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, 8 (1), 172-200
    • Kemp, A., & John, J. (2006). Microcystins associated with Microcystis dominated blooms in the Southwest wetlands, Western Australia. Environmental Toxicology, 21(2), 125 -130.
    • John, J. and Kemp, A. (2006) Cyanobacterial blooms in the wetlands of the Perth region - taxonomy and distribution: an. overview. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia, 89: 51-56.
    • Pennacchio, M., Kemp, A.S., Taylor, R.P., Wickens, K. M. and Kienow, L. (2004) Interesting biological activities compounds from plants traditionally used by native Australians. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 96: 597  - 601.