Saskia Gerhardy

Saskia Gerhardy

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Biological Sciences

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology


Saskia Gerhardy is a PhD candidate at the University of Adelaide. Her current research focuses on determining the distribution, status, and ecology of an endangered population of Plains-wanderers (Pedionomus torquatus) in the South Australian semi-arid rangeland. She is supervised by Drs Graeme Finlayson, Steven Delean, and Liberty Olds.

Saskia Gerhardy is a PhD candidate with the School of Biological Sciences researching Plains-wanderers in the South Australian semi-arid rangeland. Her research covers the classification of vegetation communities used by Plains-wanderers, analysing the genetic diversity of the species, and determining the long-range movements through spatial analyses and GPS technologies.

  • Committee Memberships

    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2023 - ongoing Member Plains-wanderer research subcommittee NA Australia
  • Industry Partnerships

    Date Engagement Type Partner Name
    2024 - ongoing Collaboration Museums Victoria
    2022 - ongoing Collaboration Bush Heritage Australia

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