Professor Gillanders is globally recognised for her ground-breaking applied marine environmental research that is critically relevant to management of commercial fisheries and protection of coastal environments.

She has passionately pursued multidisciplinary applied research over 25 years that has provided significant policy advice on management and conservation issues in marine/land environments, as well as developed research strategies and policies for government, resource management boards and non-government organisations.

She is an academic champion who stimulates, promotes and leads national and international networks and societies, and her commitment to STEM education and mentoring young scientists will all add substantial value to ATSE.