Person
Krockenberger, Andrew (1966 - 2025)
- Born
- 1966
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Died
- 25 March 2025
Cairns, Queensland, Australia - Occupation
- Ecologist and Zoologist
Summary
Andrew Krockenberger was a zoologist and ecologist whose research focused on the physiology and ecology of vertebrates in a changing climate, especially in the wet tropics. In particular he looked at the trade-offs of ecological strategies employed by various animals and adaptations to climate change. His main interest was koalas and other arboreal marsupials, but he also studied other animals including microhylid frogs. His work extended to Papua New Guinea, with significant research projects in which he engaged the collaboration of the local people. Krockenberger joined the James Cook University in 1997, becoming Professor of Zoology and, in 2022, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research. He had a pivotal role in shaping research strategy and infrastructure across the University. The Professor Andrew Krockenberger Legacy Fund has been established by the University to support research students undertaking ecological fieldwork.
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Chronology
- 1989
- Education - BSc (hons), University of Sydney
- 1993
- Education - PhD, University of Sydney
- 1997
- Career position - Lecturer, James Cook University of North Queensland
- 1998 - 2013
- Career position - Lecturer, James Cook University
- 2013 - 2022
- Career position - Professor of Zoology, James Cook University
- 2015 -
- Career position - Dean of Research, James Cook University
- 2022 - 2025
- Career position - Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, James Cook University
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Journal Articles
- Krockenberger, Peter and Krockenberger, Mark, 'Emeritus Professor Andrew Krockenberger 1966 - 2025', Australian zoologist, 44 (4) (2025), 829-30, https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2025.03. Details
Helen Cohn
Created: 8 September 2026