Dr Jacqueline Nguyen
Research Associate
College of Science and Engineering
I am an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow at Flinders University and a Scientific Officer in Ornithology at the Australian Museum. My research interests include the systematics, morphology, and evolution of fossil and modern birds, with a particular focus on Australian songbirds. I am interested in using a combination of fossils, morphology, and DNA to gain a better understanding of the evolutionary history of birds, both living and extinct. Alongside research, I enjoy engaging with diverse audiences to raise the profile of Australian birds. I divide my time between Flinders and the Australian Museum.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Biological Sciences), UNSW Sydney
- Bachelor of Science (Honours Class 1), UNSW Sydney
Recent awards and grants:
- Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DE200101222), Australian Research Council (2020)
- Theo Murphy Initiative Fund, Australian Academy of Science and The Royal Society (2019)
- Australian Museum Foundation (2019)
- Betty Mayne Scientific Research Fund for Earth Sciences, Linnean Society of New South Wales (2018)
- Chadwick Biodiversity Fellowship, Australian Museum (2015)
- Australian Bird Study Association Fund for Avian Research (2015)
Current research students:
- Jacob Blokland (PhD student). The evolutionary affinities of Oligocene-Miocene rail-like birds (Aves, Ralloidea) of Australasia. Co-supervision with Assoc Prof Trevor Worthy and Prof Mike Lee.
- Tim Niederer (PhD student). Systematics and evolution of Australian flamingos and relatives. Co-supervision with Prof Vera Weisbecker and Prof Gavin Prideaux.
- Karl Lenser (PhD student). Palaeoecology of the Quaternary fossil avifaunas of Naracoorte Caves, South Australia, and Wellington Caves, New South Wales. Co-supervision with Assoc Prof Trevor Worthy and Dr Diana Fusco.
- Honours student (commencing 2026). Comparative phylogenomics of cockatoos (Cacatuidae). External (University of Sydney); co-supervision with Prof Simon Ho and Dr Matthew Lott.
- Honorary Research Associate, South Australian Museum (2022–present)
Australian Museum contact details:
Terrestrial Vertebrates, Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia
jacqueline.nguyen@australian.museum | AM Profile
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South Australia 5042
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