As a global change biologist, he brings critical analytical techniques to the study of applied ecology, wildlife conservation, and biosecurity risk management; areas characterised by complexity and uncertainty. Phill is a leading global change and invasive species biologist. He has published extensively (>300 papers ) on the conservation, transport and trade in animal species. Phill leads a research intensive laboratory at the University of Adelaide, and is Head of the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. He has taught extensively in ecological research and research methods, and from 2016-2021 he was the coordinator for the University of Adelaide’s Bachelor of Science Advanced program. Phill has been awarded a large number of competitive international research project and training grants (>AU$10M). He is an experienced scientific communicator and regularly engages with stakeholders, media, and scientific forums.